Mount Washington
Alpine Resort
Mount Washington ski resort is the premier ski resort found on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. The resort has really started to shine through in recent years as people begin to hunt out unique experiences rather than the cookie cutter experience the mega resorts all offer.
Offering up 648 Hectares of rideable terrain this large ski resort literally has something for every kind of rider. 10 lifts span out in all directions all over the resort to get riders spread out over the 82 runs available which range from entry level to expert double black diamonds.
In true Canadian style there are plenty of ski in ski out accommodation options found all throughout the village ranging from shared rooms in lodges all the way up to private chalets. For those looking to stay off the mountain the town of Courtenay can be found 30 minutes down the road where you get an ocean side village with all the amenities any traveller will need.
Mount Washington Web Cam & Live Snow Cams
Stay up to date with the snow conditions from every corner of Mount Washington ski resort. We have collected all the best views from the Mount Washington web cam so you can see what the conditions are like from all around the resort.
If you want to check out the snow depth from the latest storm, see if the sun is going to be shining or check out the weather before your next visit - check out the Mount Washington web cam below.
Mount Washington Lift System
Mount Washington has 10 lifts which cover the ski resort and get all kind of riders spread out to where they need to go. Below the village is the beginner zone with multiple carpets and a range of T-Bars to help new riders and children get confident on the snow.
The Hawk Express and Whiskey Jack chairlift are the next step up for riders as these lifts take riders well up into the resort and have an excellent range of green runs which make their way back to the base.
Intermediate and advanced riders will jump onto the Eagle Express and Sunrise chair to find the best blue and black runs. Expert riders will find their way over to the Boomerang chair to spend their day doing laps of the Outback region.
Mount Washington Resort Stats
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Mount Washington Snow
Mount Washington gets hammered every season with around 10m of incredible British Columbia powder snow. Being easterly facing on Vancouver Island means that when the storms roll in off the pacific, they start dumping in the Outback bowl before filling in the rest of the resort.
The incredible mountain ops team do a fantastic job of spreading the fresh snow all over the resort and normally at the end of the season in April they still have a base well over 2m.
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 Mount Washington
Some might say that Mount Washington is off the beaten track because it’s on Vancouver Island. Whilst this makes it not as accessible as the likes of Whistler or Banff Sunshine it still should be a resort you make the effort to visit.
Getting to Mount Washington is as simple as 1, 2, ski!
By Car | Good winter tires required
Mt. Washington Alpine Resort is located 30 mins north of the Comox Valley on beautiful Vancouver Island. We are easily accessible via Highway 1 and through the Comox International Airport.
Traveling by air
Air Service from Vancouver: The Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) and Campbell River Airport (YBL) on Vancouver Island are the closest airports to Mount Washington. (approx. A 40-minute drive from either airport).
International and Domestic connections can be made through the Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) via Air Canada or WestJet. Regional carriers departing from YVR’s South Terminal offer service to Comox, via Pacific Coastal Airlines, or Campbell River via Central Mountain Air and Pacific Coastal.
WestJet offers a direct flight from Calgary(YYC) and Edmonton(YEG) airports to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ).
Harbour Air offers floatplane service from Vancouver to Comox harbour during the summer.
Mount Washington Snow News
The 23/24 winter season was the polar opposite to the 22/23 season in by way of the fact that there was far less snowfall across the whole country. We take a look at which resorts in United States saw the largest snowfall during the 23/24 winter season. All the total snowfall reports have been taken directly from the ski resort websites as of the 25th of April 2024.