Getting Here

Getting to Mount Washington Alpine Resort could not be easier with a choice of international gateways to Vancouver Island. One on the island it is only a short scenic drive away on paved highways regardless of whether you arrived by air, sea or train.

By Air
The Comox Valley Aiport (YQQ) is a full service airport accommodating passenger jets. Comox Airport offers regular scheduled direct daily flights from Calgary International Aiprort, Edmonton International Airport and Vancouver International Airport serviced by WestJet, Central Mountain Air (Air Canada affiliate) and Pacific Coastal. The airport is located within an easy 30 minute scenic drive of the mountain.

Campbell River Airport (YBL) offers regular daily scheduled flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) as well as seasonal flights from Seattle by Kenmore Air and is only 45 minutes from the mountain.

By Ferry
Independent travellers or coach parties arriving by car from mainland BC can travel with BC Ferries, taking either the Tsawwassen to Duke Point if travelling from the Airport or South Vancouver, or the Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay route if travelling from the North Vancouver area taking the Trans Canada Route 1.

If visiting Mount Washington from the USA the COHO Ferry from Port Angeles to Victoria is a popular scenic ferry route and the 3.5 hour drive from Victoria to Mount Washington will give you an insight into life on Vancouver Island.

By Car
Car Rentals can be aranged and picked up at both aiports making this an easy and quick gateway to the mountain and all that the North Central Island region has to offer.

Mount Washington Alpine Resort is easily accessible by car on a paved all season road. This well maintained paved two lane highway (Strathcona Parkway) is accessed from the Mount Washington/Dove Creek junction on Highway 19 and takes visitors all the way up to the resort day parking facilities and the various allocated overnight parking lots for guests staying in the village. Located 25km west of the Comox Valley, 50km south of Campbell River and 100km North of Nanaimo Mount Washington is a popular choice for day visitors and local residents. For first time visitors to Vancouver Island, travelling by car could not be easier - regardless of where your starting point is head for Highway 19 (known locally as the Inland Island Highway) and travel north if you are starting your journey from Victoria, Departure Bay or Duke Point. Travel south if you are starting your journey from Campbell River Airport or a location further North. If you have time on your hands take the scenic "Oceanside Route" and following the 19a (the old Island highway) signs until you see the signs for Mount Washington.

By Bus
There is a daily bus service through Island Coachlines that connects all parts of Vancouver Island with the mainland. For schedules call: 250 334 2475. Once on the Island Smith Transportation Ltd and Wilson Transport offer daily bus services to the mountain during the winter ski season.