Summer at Mount Washington - scenic chairlift rides, hiking and family activities

Mount Washington's mile-high destination is just as much fun in summer as winter - for the whole family! Hike pristine trails, try disc golf or bungee trampoline with the whole family, explore the trails of 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. Our central location makes a great summer family destination with close access to a wide range of Vancouver Island adventures.

After a full day of adventures, tuck yourself in to well-appointed accommodations on Mount Washington where you can watch the sun set over the surrounding peaks. Mount Washington packages are available for individual bookings or groups.

Mount Washington’s summer activities include:

Scenic Chairlift Rides	stunning vistas of Strathcona Park, Comox Valley, Georgia Strait
Hiking	trails on the mountain, in Paradise Meadows and in Strathcona Park - more info>>>
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

On top of the everyday summer fun, Mount Washington Alpine Resort also features a number of can't-miss events that are sure to keep your calendar full. A few of these are:

• Tapped Beer.Food.Music Festival - featuring a variety of brews to sample, a beer seminar, live entertainment and a pig roast
• Inukshuk Building Contest
• Alpine Wine & Food Festival - featuring local chefs, local produce and wines & ciders in both a sampling evening and a wine-pairing dinner the next night
• Harvest Festival - end of summer celebration

Click here for more details on these and other events at Mount Washington.

Explore all that the Comox Valley and surrounding area has to offer, including sea and river kayaking, white water rafting, whale watching, wildlife tours, caving, surfing and diving.

Dip your toes or your whole body in our wide array of popular swimming and beachcombing spots, including Stotan Falls and Nymph Falls on the Puntledge River, Comox Lake, Saratoga Beach, Goose Spit, Miracle Beach, Trent River and Tribune Bay on beautiful Hornby Island or Rebecca Spit on Quadra Island.

With the lakes of Strathcona Park and the ocean so close by, boaters, kayakers, and canoeists are spoiled for choice.If you would 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, Bear and Wildlife 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