Tourism Mount Washington

Winter at Mount Washington


Mount Washington is Vancouver Island's premier winter destination with a consistent record for the deepest natural snowpack in Canada (average snowpack 10.5m) and a unique island location that offers spectacular ocean and mainland mountain views from the mile high summit.

Skiers and snowboarders will enjoy over 81 alpine trails accessed by 9 lifts or carpets, while Nordic sport enthusiasts will have access to 55kms of scenic cross-country trails and a world class Nordic Centre that was home to international Olympic teams as they acclimatized and prepared for the 2010 Olympics.
Winter Activities
Winter Activities Include: Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding, Night Skiing and Snowboarding, Nordic Skiing, Snow Tubing and Snowshoeing.
Regardless of age, everyone can have fun on the mountain on our lift accessed and night-lit Snow Tube Park.
Mount Washington offers a natural choice for family, university, school or corporate groups, and independent travellers looking for the ultimate winter vacation in a safe, friendly environment. There is a wide choice of chalets, condos and suites in the village for rent throughout the year  . . . but we recommend you book early to avoid disappointment. Popular mid-week packages are also available through our on-line reservation system and managed rental pool. 
Alpine Facilities & Stats
The Mount Washington Alpine Terrain offers 1700 acres of amazing downhill terrain for skiers and snowboarders with ocean views, 2 great terrain parks, 9 lifts, night skiing and over 4,000 on mountain beds, a progressive snow school and instructor training program. 

Summit Elevation: 1588m (5215 feet)
Vertical Rise: 505m (1657 feet)
Alpine Trails: 81 runs (14% beginner, 35% intermediate, 36% advanced, 15% Expert)
Longest Run: 1.9 kms
Number Lifts/carpets: 9 - 2 high-speed chairlifts (1 six pack, and 1 quad), 2 fixed grip quads,
1 triple chair, 4 covered carpets.
Lift Capacity: 13,000 riders per hour
Day Lift Operations: 9am - 3:30pm, Daily
Night Skiing Operations: Thurs/Fri/Sat & Sun - 3:30pm - 10pm
Christmas + Easter/Spring Break: Open nightly
Terrain Parks: 2 Terrain parks 
Snow Tubing: Lift accessed and night lit
Dining Facilities: Fat Teddy’s Bar and Grill, Fresh, Alpine Café, Raven Lodge Café, Hungry Marmot Express, Hawk Dog Stand, BeaverTails, Maple Shack, Sushi-Mon
Shopping: Altitude Sport & Gift, General Store
Rentals & Lessons: Bradley Centre Rentals, Snow School, Mountain Kids
Accommodation: Alpine Village ski-in/ski-out accommodation for over 4,000 people


Nordic Facilities & Stats
Mount Washington Alpine Resort’s world-class Nordic Centre has 55 kilometres (33 miles) of trails, a biathlon centre, night-lit trails and a further 20 kilometres (12 miles) of gentle slopes and rolling hills for snowshoeing enthusiasts. 

Nordic Stats: World Class Nordic Centre
Nordic Trails: 50kms of Cross Country Trails, tracks set
Snowshoeing: 20kms of Snowshoeing Trails
Restaurant Facilities: Raven Lodge
Rentals & Lessons: Raven Lodge
Clubs: Strathcona Nordics
Nordic Night Skiing Thurs/Fri/Sat & Sunday + Holidays: 4pm - 8pm


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