Mount Washington Alpine Resort

Vancouver Island’s big-snow mountain with ocean views.

Vancouver Island’s main ski resort, above the Comox Valley, with 1,700 acres, 82 runs and one of the deepest average snowfalls in North America at about 354 inches. Night skiing, a tube park and 55 km of nordic trails at Raven Lodge, on the edge of Strathcona Park, round it out. A relaxed island mountain for families and powder hunters.

The mountain

Vertical drop

1,657 ft

Summit

5,210 ft

Skiable terrain

1,700 acres

Trails

82

Lifts

10

Average snowfall

354″ a year

Terrain mix

• Beginner 30%
• Intermediate 40%
• Advanced 30%

What’s here besides skiing

• Night skiing
• Terrain park
• Snow tubing
• Snowshoeing
• Cross-country
• Fat biking
• Kids programs

Holidays and events

2026–27 dates where they’re posted. “Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• ChristmasDec 26, 2026–Jan 2, 2027

  Holiday tubing and night skiing

  The Tube Park opens daily between Christmas and New Year’s, and night skiing adds holiday evenings.

• Opening dayDec 11, 2026 (tentative)

  Opening Day

  Mount Washington’s tentative start to winter operations.

• FestivalMar 13–14, 2027

  Nordic Fest

  The fourth annual weekend at Raven Lodge, with cross-country clinics, guided snowshoe tours, local vendors, live music and marshmallows by the fire.

Where to stay

• ski-in/ski-outBear & Deer Lodges

  The resort’s own condo-style lodges at the base, with full kitchens, hot tubs and underground parking.

  SlopesideC$270 / night · 1-bedroom, 2+ nights, 2026-27 room-only rate; 2-bedroom from CA$352
• hotelCrown Isle Resort

  Villas on a golf course in Courtenay with jacuzzi suites and kitchens, and the Timber Room pub. Ski in the morning, golf in the afternoon.

  30 min drive
• hotelOld House Hotel & Spa

  All-suite hotel on the Courtenay River with a heated outdoor pool, hot tub and spa, a few blocks from downtown.

  30 min drive
• condoAlpine village chalets and condos

  Private ski-in/ski-out chalets and condos in the alpine village, booked through the resort’s rental partner.

  On mountain

Rates are typical winter lows before taxes and fees, and change constantly. Book on the property’s own site.

Things to do

• The Tube Park · Base area

  Snow tubing with a covered lift back to the top. Riders must be 42 in tall; smaller kids ride free with an adult.

• Raven Lodge Nordic Centre · 5 min drive

  55 km of groomed cross-country trails on the edge of Strathcona Provincial Park, with rentals and lessons in a timber-frame lodge.

• Snowshoe Fondue · Raven Lodge

  A guided evening snowshoe in Strathcona Park followed by a fondue dinner at Raven Lodge. CA$105.

• Fat biking · Raven Lodge

  Rent a fat bike at Raven Lodge and ride the snowy trails.

• Cumberland Brewing Co. · 35 min drive

  Small craft brewery in the old coal-mining village of Cumberland, an easy stop on the way down.

Après and nightlife

• Ted’s Bar & Grill

  The main pub, with Vancouver Island craft beer, famous fries and après on Saturdays and holidays from 3 to 5 pm.

• Buck’s Bar

  Upstairs in the Alpine Lodge, with craft beer on tap, sports on big screens and a pizza-and-a-pint deal.

These themes are our summary of recent skier reviews, not quotes.

Getting there

• Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) · about 40 min drive
• Victoria · about 3 hr
• Vancouver (with ferry) · about 4.5 hr

Directions in Google Maps