Mount Washington Alpine Resort Mount Washington Alpine Resort Mount Washington Alpine Resort
Ski-to-surf views and some of the deepest snow in the west define Vancouver Island’s Mount Washington Alpine Resort.
Tucked between the Pacific Ocean and the peaks of Strathcona Provincial Park, this resort wows with a staggering average of 11.5 m (38 ft) of snowfall each year.
The resort promises a family-oriented, easygoing island vibe, and the alpine village has ski-in/ski-out accommodation for more than 4,000 visitors. Mount Washington also features one of North America’s top-rated Nordic Centres with 55 km (30 mi) of machine-groomed cross-country trails and 25 km (16 mi) of snowshoeing trails that meander through peaceful, forested parkland.
Resort Details
Terrain 688ha/1,700ac
Elevation 1,588m/5,210ft
Annual Snowfall 1,158cm/456in
Vertical 505m/1,657ft
Lifts/Runs 10/95
Longest Run 1.9km/1.2mi
Nearest Airports
Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) Campbell River Airport (YBL)
Difficulty
Beginner
10% Intermediate 40%
Advanced 50%
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