Mount Washington Alpine Resort

The Resort opens twice a year, boasting a deep array of activities for all ages, interests and abilities.

Summer (June to September): Experience the best of summer on Vancouver Island at Mount Washington Alpine Resort. Located in the Comox Valley, it’s the perfect escape from the typical coastal climate. The resort offers an array of summer activities: over 81km of lift-accessed trails in the Bike Park, the thrilling Eagle’s Flight Zipline Tour, and abundant hiking trails showcasing breathtaking vistas. It’s more than just a getaway; it’s a playground for every adventurer.

Winter (December to early April): With a summit elevation reaching a mile above the nearby Pacific Ocean, 1,700 acres of ski terrain with 1,657 feet of vertical rise, and a historical snowfall average of approximately 11 metres (457 inches) of snow each year, one of the highest averages of any ski area in North America.

With 5 chairlifts and a dedicated beginner learning carpet zone, Easy Acres, MWAR’s terrain offers adventure for all ability levels as well as many lessons and programs for skill progression. Get amongst solo snowy laps of varied terrain on-piste, or a good ol’ boot pack into the powder-filled back bowls with your best pals. The Outback terrain via Boomerang Chairlift offers an incredible snowpack and an out-and-back experience unlike any other.

While the alpine skiing is notably more famous, the Nordic Centre at Raven Lodge facilities are equally impressive with its own base lodge offering over 55 kilometres of cross-country skiing, along with snowshoeing and fat biking trails, half of which are in the adjacent Strathcona Park, BC’s oldest Provincial Park.