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Food, shops and fun
Village life at SilverStar
A colourful, walkable village on the slopes: where to eat, what to do and how to get around.
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The heart of SilverStar is a small, walkable village of brightly painted, Victorian-style buildings set right on the slopes at about 1,609 metres. In winter you can ski to lunch, skate on the pond after the lifts close and stroll back to your door. Here’s what’s in it.
Eat and drink
SilverStar’s restaurants range from grab-and-go breakfasts to sit-down dinners. The resort runs several of its own venues, and independent owners run the rest.
Resort-run spots
- The Red Antler: Canadian food and the mountain’s biggest selection of beer on tap.
- The Den: an alpine brasserie on the slopes.
- Paradise Camp: a cozy mid-mountain stop for breakfast and lunch, and the destination for snowcat dinner tours.
- Town Hall: quick breakfast before first chair.
- Tube Town Café & Bar: hot drinks and snacks between tubing runs.
Independent favourites
- Bugaboos Bakery Café: the village’s award-winning bakery.
- Long John’s Pub: a long-time local favourite for lunch or dinner.
- The Bulldog Grand Cafe: inspired by Amsterdam’s brown bars.
- Black Pine: upscale but casual alpine dining.
- Pizza Gratta: sourdough pizza by the slice.
- Francuccino’s Gelato and Frank’s Fries: gelato, ice cream, fries and hot dogs.
List from SilverStar Mountain Resort’s dining page, October 2026. Hours vary by season.
Groceries and supplies
The Lord Aberdeen Market is a full grocery and liquor store in the village, with produce, meat and fish, local baked goods and plenty of Okanagan wine. Bigger shops are in Vernon, about 20 minutes down the hill.
Things to do in the village
- Skating on Brewer’s Pond, a 2.5-acre natural rink right in the village.
- Tube Town: multiple tubing lanes, plus a mini snowmobile track for kids.
- Night skiing under the lights until 8:30 p.m.; check the resort’s schedule for nights.
- Elevate Spa for a slower afternoon, and a fitness centre.
- The Bear Byway scavenger hunt: a family walk with bear sculptures and signs about bear life.
- Gnome Roam in summer: hunt for hidden SilverStar gnomes.
- Silver Star Mountain Museum displays in Chilcoot Lodge, Pinnacles Suites and the Vance Creek Hotel, plus the old fire lookout at the top of the gondola in summer.
Many of these are bundled into the resort’s My1Pass, which unlocks seven winter activities: alpine skiing, cross-country, snowshoeing, fat biking, skating, tubing and night skiing.
Getting around
The village is compact and easy on foot. A free in-resort shuttle connects the village with the surrounding neighbourhoods, and most accommodation is ski-in, ski-out.
Village photo walk
Photos and art: Sean Phillips. Tap any photo to see it large and swipe through.
Quick answers
Is there a grocery store at SilverStar?
Yes. The Lord Aberdeen Market in the village is a full-service grocery and liquor store with fresh produce, meat and fish, local baked goods and a large selection of local wine and beer. Check its hours before you go, since they change with the season.
Where can you skate at SilverStar?
On Brewer’s Pond, a 2.5-acre natural rink in the village. Skating is one of the activities included with the resort’s My1Pass.
Is there a shuttle around the village?
Yes. A free in-resort shuttle connects the village with the surrounding neighbourhoods, and the resort notes most accommodation is ski-in, ski-out.
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