Cypress Mountain
Cypress Mountain is the largest of the three resorts found situated above Canada’s third largest city Vancouver. Cypress Mountain played host to a number of events and is an Official Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard Venue for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
This resort is small in Canadian terms when compared to other British Columbia resorts but is large enough to keep locals of Vancouver satisfied with greatly groomed runs spread-out over two mountains. What sets Cypress mountain apart is the night riding options, both sides of the resort are light up from sunset until 9pm to cater to Vancouver locals who have worked all day and want to ride in the evening.
Being a ski resort 20 minutes from the centre of Vancouver there is no need to offer overnight accommodation as all the amenities of any traveller can be found in the central business district or suburbs of Vancouver.
Cypress Mountain Web Cam
Stay up to date with the snow conditions from every corner of Cypress Mountain ski resort. We have collected all the best views from the Cypress Mountain web cam so you can see what the conditions are like from all around the resort. Check out which side of the mountain resort is offering the best riding and if the striking views of Vancouver will be available.
Cypress Mountain ski resort opens at 9am each day and closes between 9pm and 10pm depending on conditions. If you want to check the new snowfall from the latest winter storm before heading up to the ski resort, check out the Cypress Mountain web cam below.
Cypress Mountain Web Cam: Eagle Chair Summit
Located at the summit of Black Mountain this Cypress Mountain web cam looks back over the rest of the resort and takes in views of Mount Strachan and the surrounding mountains and bays.
Elevation: 1,200m (3,904ft)
Cypress Mountain Lift System
Cypress Mountain lift system got a refresh in the lead up to the 2010 Winter Olympics to ensure they offered two high speed quads. The Eagle Express takes riders to the top of Black mountain where they can meander down wide green groomers, access the terrain parks or head to the left and access a number of advanced black and gladed options under the Raven Ridge quad.
The Lion Express takes riders straight up Mt Strachan where beginners can head to the right and make their way to the longest green run at Collins. Advanced riders can either head to the Sky Chair to reach the summit or make their way to one of the many black runs found directly under the Lions Express.
Midway and Easy Rider cover the beginner area at Cypress mountain offering great beginner and progression options for newbies and families.
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Cypress Mountain Snow
Cypress Mountain gets over 10m (32ft) of fresh snowfall each season and the mountain grooming team know exactly what do with it. Being located directly on the harbour and low elevation means the fresh snow is thicker and stickier than the BC resorts found on the powder highway, however, remember this is a local city ski resort.
Powder days can be found at Cypress Mountain a number of times throughout the season and we know that everyone will be calling in sick for those days and getting up to the chairlift at 9am.
Seasons
OPENING AND CLOSING DATES -
The official opening and closing dates for , BC for current and past seasons. These dates are subject to change at Ski Resort discretion based on weather and snowfall. Estimated dates are based on historical averages or advice from the resort and retrieved from the resort website.| Season | Opening | Closing |
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*Closed early due to COVID-19
Where is Cypress Mountain
Cypress Mountain resort can be found just 20 minutes up a windy mountain road behind North Vancouver and offers sweeping views over the harbour and the whole city below. All visitors to the resort need to drive or take transport up each day as this resort does not offer overnight accommodation. Those looking to fly into the region should look to fly into Vancouver International airport where they can take a shuttle or train to downtown Vancouver and beyond to their accommodation.
By Car
From Downtown Vancouver take the Lions Gate Bridge and follow the signs to Highway One (via Taylor Way). Continue west, take Exit #8 onto Cypress Bowl Rd. Follow this 3 lane, paved highway for 13 km (8 miles) for Cross Country, SnowShoeing and Snowtubing or 15 km (9.3 miles) for Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding.
By Public Transit
Take Skytrain or Bus to Waterfront Station, connecting via Seabus to the private Cypress Mountain Express Bus at Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver.
Winter Tyres
From Oct 1 to Apr 30 Winter tyres are required when travelling on Cypress Bowl Rd.
View more information about Provincial Government Winter Tyre Requirements
Cypress Mountain Snow News
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