Summer at Mount Washington is as fun as winter, especially for families. Mount Washington’s self catering alpine accommodation and close location to a wide range of Vancouver Island adventures, makes it a great summer family destination. Families can discover mountain biking, disc golf and bungee trampoline at the resort, explore Strathcona Provincial Park, and have a home base to enjoy all the Comox Valley has to offer, including beautiful beaches, world class golf clubs and spas.

Accommodations on Mount Washington are perfect for family vacations. Lodging includes luxury condos with fireplaces, full kitchens, living rooms and balconies that give families lots of space and privacy, as well as a variety of traditional chalets and townhouses, for larger families or groups. Mount Washington packages are available for individual bookings or groups.

Mount Washington’s summer activities include:

• Chairlift Rides – stunning vistas of Strathcona Park, Comox Valley, Georgia Strait
• Hiking – trails on the mountain, in Paradise Meadows and in Strathcona Park
• Mountain Biking – trails, rentals, lessons, camps
• Mini Golf – 9 hole course at Eagle Links
• Disc Golf – find out what this hot new sport is all about
• Bungee Trampoline – bounce and flip with ease
• Guided Alpine Hikes - single and multi - day (advance booking required)
• Wildlife Viewing – Whiskey Jacks, Steller’s Jays, bears and, if you’re lucky, a glimpse of our own unique Vancouver Island marmots

Vancouver Island Adventures Nearby

The Comox Valley offers an adventure or activity to appeal to every family member’s taste, from whale and bear watching tours to kayaking, wakeboarding, sandcastle building to spelunking in karst caves.

Popular swimming and beachcombing spots nearby include Stotan Falls on the Puntledge River, Comox Lake, Saratoga Beach, Goose Spit, Miracle Beach, Nymph Falls, Trent River and Tribune Bay on beautiful Hornby Island or Rebecca Spit on Quadra Island.

Boaters, kayakers, and canoeists are spoiled for choice with the lakes of Strathcona Park and the ocean so close by. For those who like an adrenaline rush, try waterskiing, wakeboarding and kitesurfing. To complete your Vancouver Island adventure include a couple of days on the West Coast riding the waves.

Nearby Vancouver Island adventures include:

• Tours – by helicopter, boat, kayak, horseback
• Whale and Bear Watching
• Caving – at Horne Lake Caves
• Kayaking, Canoeing, Boating and White Water Rafting –rentals and lessons available in Comox and Courtenay
• Waterskiing, Diving, Surfing, Wakeboarding, Kitesurfing, Snorkeling
• Beachcombing, Swimming and Sandcastle building
• Explore a replica coal mine in the Cumberland Museum
• Petting farms at Filberg Park and Seaview Game Farm
• Skateboarding at Vancouver Island’s largest outdoor skateboard park (over 24,000 sq. ft) and an indoor skatepark in Courtenay.
• Area festivals include Filberg Festival, Vancouver Island Music Fest, Nautical Days, Canada Day Celebrations and KidsFest in early September
• Cultural Events and Tours
• Live Theatre and Music

Summer Mountain Washington Packages

Mount Washington packages for summer include:

Family Escape – 2 nights for $123 per person based on 4 people sharing, includes unlimited chairlift rides, disc golf, bungee trampoline, and mini golf, dinner and breakfast each morning.

Summit to Surf – 2 nights at Mount Washington plus 2 nights at Middle Beach Lodge in Tofino, includes breakfast each morning - $240 per person based on 4 people sharing.

Click here for more information on Mount Washington packages, including Mountain Bike and Festival packages.

Mount Washington Summer Festivals and Events 2011

Our BC summer activities include a Canada Day Family Picnic, our GutBuster Sprint to the Summit for mountain bikers, and a Food Festival.

• Canada Day Thrifty Foods Family Day – July 1st, 1:00pm to 4:00pm
• Hop Scotch Festival – July 8th, 6:00pm to 9:00pm
• The Big Day Up - TBA
• Wine and Food Gala – August 26th - 27th
• Gutbuster Sprint to the Summit – July 23rd, 9:00am

Click here to download Mount Washington's summer brochure for more information.