Share the secret of this uniquely visual and colourful Victorian village. From the moment you and your family arrive, be it by plane or car, Silver Star strives to make your winter holiday both memorable and carefree. Choose from simple hotels or luxurious vacation homes with true ski-in ski-out access to more than 105 km (62 mi) of groomed and trackset trails.

The complete Nordic experience is now possible due to the renowned partnership with Sovereign Lake Nordic Club which offers a day lodge, the Black Prince Cabin and truly beautiful trails. Most notably, Silver Star boasts the longest Nordic season in North America, with annual snowfall of more than 700 cm (23 ft) of light, dry powder.

Silver Star is renowned worldwide to Nordic enthusiasts. The resort was recently rated '#1 Nordic destination' by the US National Ski Team. Silver Star is also proud to be the official North American training grounds for Norway and Finland's 2010 Olympic Nordic teams. Additionally, many more international World Cup and Olympic athletes choose to train here every year.

Combine that with average daily temperatures -5 C (23 F) and 45 perfectly groomed mountain trails and the result is a truly incredible Nordic experience. Whether you are new to the sport or an elite athlete, there is literally something for everyone.

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Whether you have never been on skis or want to fine tune your skills at any level, why not try our Nordic sessions? Sessions are in skating and classic with a full line of rental equipment available for both techniques. Our Nordic pros, trained by former Canadian Team member Glenn Bond, will be able to take you to the next level.

Nordic skiers must present a valid Nordic pass to use our trails. Day tickets can be purchased at the ticket office located in the village.

Nordic skiers are grinning from ear-to-ear with the signing of a historic agreement between Silver Star Mountain Resort and the Sovereign Lake Nordic Club. Both local and vacationing cross country skiers will now have the opportunity to access over 105 kilometers of some of North America's finest Nordic skiing.

Guests staying at Silver Star Mountain Resort will be able to ski right out the front door of their vacation home or hotel and access trails all the way around the mountain. This will include access to Sovereign's world class trail system, the rustic Black Prince warming cabin and extensive day lodge facility. Vernon locals and members of the Sovereign Lakes Nordic Club – the largest in the province, with over 1700 avid skiers - can purchase a ticket upgrade to access Silver Star trails, the Mountain View Cabin warming hut, and the Paradise Camp restaurant adjacent to its trails.

Glenn Bond, Nordic manager for Silver Star Mountain Resort, emphasizes the new spirit of cooperation that this agreement will usher in. "Silver Star and Sovereign Lakes complement each other in so many ways. Sovereign has tremendous resources for organizing large-scale events like last year's World Cup race, and Silver Star has the beds and services for destination skiers. Combined Silver Star and Sovereign Lakes can better attract both recreational and Olympic calibre athletes from all over the world." Just last week, Silver Star inked a deal with the Norwegian national Nordic team to serve as their training base in the years building up to the 2010 Olympics.

Guests staying at Silver Star Mountain Resort will be able to ski right out the front door of their vacation home or hotel and access trails all the way around the mountain.

Einar Field is a long-time member of Sovereign Lake Nordic Club and was a participant in the Task Force working on this agreement. He says, "the Nordic skiing world has been waiting for this, and the timing could not be better. Nature has given us exceptional possibilities for great cross country skiing in Silver Star Provincial Recreation Area. Together, we can offer both local and destination skiers an extraordinary experience. This agreement demonstrates that volunteer ski clubs and commercial interests can work together in a common effort to provide an exceptional Nordic skiing experience and service at affordable rates. By combining our resources we enrich our capability and capacity to host successful national and international events."