There is a shuttle service to and from the airport, it is not a necessity to have a car up at Big White.
There are many restaurants and bars in The Village at Big White. The drive to Kelowna is around 45 minutes, where there are numerous locations for dining. There is also a small grocery/liquor store in the Village. For well priced groceries, there is a Kelowna grocery store that will delivery groceries, with a minimum purchase of $100.
The Mega Snow Coaster - snow tube ride, in Happy Valley. The skating Rink - in Happy Valley.
There is a ski-in/ski-out pathway located on the lower road that takes 2-3 minutes to get to the lifts, or you can walk to the lifts in about 5-10 minutes.