Winter at Mount Washington Alpine Resort - home to Canada's deepest snowpack!

Make fresh tracks in the deepest natural snowpack (avg 11.5m/38ft) in Canada at Vancouver Island's premier winter destination, Mount Washington. Whether you're carving turns on the steeps or gliding through frosted glades, our unique island location offers spectacular ocean and mainland mountain views from Mount Washington's mile high summit. A day on Mount Washington could be the most memorable day of your life.


Mount Washington Alpine Resort offers a wide choice of winter activities including skiing, snowboarding, 2 terrain parks, cross-country, biathlon, night skiing, snow tubing, ski schools, children’s programs, day care facilities, a progressive snow school and instructor training programs. Skiers and snowboarders will enjoy over 81 alpine trails accessed by 9 lifts or carpets, while Nordic sport enthusiasts 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.

Mount Washington is 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 (we have over 4000 on-mountain beds!)  . . . 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.


The Mount Washington alpine terrain offers 1700 acres of amazing downhill terrain for skiers and snowboarders with ocean views:

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

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

Off mountain winter sport activities available include guided snow shoe hikes and ice climbing. Vancouver Island has some of the best cold water diving in the world and visibility is at its best during the winter months . . . and there are very few destinations in the world where you can dive and ski or ride on one trip let alone one day! If you are looking to carve the powder and ride the waves all on one trip, Mount Washington is the winter destination you are looking for . . . combine 3, 5 or 7 days skiing with a weekend or more surfing on Vancouver Islands rugged West Coast. You are guaranteed the perfect ride followed by a couple of days storm watching and relaxing in Tofino or exploring the island.