Mount Washington Alpine Resort: stats, snow report and where to stay
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Vancouver Island’s main ski resort, with ocean views, heavy coastal snow and a large Nordic centre. Reached by BC Ferries or a flight to Comox.
- Families
- Beginners
- Nordic
- Skiable area1,700 acres688 ha
- Runs81
- Vertical507 m1,663 ft
- Lifts10
- Avg snowfall900 cmabout 354 in
- Cost level$$Mid-range
Highlights
- Views over the Strait of Georgia to the mainland Coast Mountains
- 30% beginner terrain — one of BC’s best learning mountains
- Large Nordic and snowshoe trail network
- Ski-in, ski-out condos at the alpine village
Getting there
Nearest airport: Comox (YQQ) · about 40 min. Base: Courtenay / Comox Valley.
BC mountain highways require winter tires or chains from October 1 to April 30 on most routes. Check DriveBC for road conditions before you leave.
Where to stay
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