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Manning Park's summit reaches 1,789 metres, dropping 432 vertical metres to a base at 1,357 metres across 34 runs spread over roughly 57 hectares within E.C. Manning Provincial Park, British Columbia. Terrain splits 40 per cent intermediate, 30 per cent each for advanced and beginner, and no dedicated expert terrain, with average annual snowfall of roughly 8.2 metres. The resort carries Indy Pass affiliation. Three lifts, including one quad chair, serve the mountain alongside one surface lift and one t-bar.
Manning Park holds a genuinely distinctive place among British Columbia ski areas as one of three provincial government-developed resorts opened in the early 1960s under Premier W.A.C. Bennett, alongside Cypress Bowl and Mount Seymour. Its considerable affordability and family-friendly, uncrowded terrain have built Manning Park's reputation as a genuine value destination within a two-hour drive of Vancouver.
E.C. Manning Provincial Park was established in 1941 through the work of Chief Forester E.C. Manning and Minister of Lands Arthur Wellesley Gray. The completion of the Hope-Princeton Highway in 1949 made the park accessible by motor vehicle for the first time, and the original lodge, a single building known as Pinewoods, gave way to chalets built in 1950 and standard cottages added through the 1960s.
The provincial government put its three ski areas, including Manning Park's Gibson Pass ski area, up for sale by 1986. Kevin Demers acquired Manning Park Resort in April 2013, with the resort's operating permit covering all commercial buildings, the ski hill, nordic trails and equipment. Adult daily tickets run from 35 Canadian dollars on weekdays to 45 on weekends.
Total Runs
34
Total Area
141 ac
57.1 ha
Manning Park runs three lifts: one quad chair, one t-bar and one surface lift, serving 34 runs across roughly 57 hectares within E.C. Manning Provincial Park. This modest network reflects the resort's origins as one of three provincial government-developed ski areas opened in the early 1960s.
The lift infrastructure has remained comparatively compact since those origins, with the quad chair providing the resort's primary lift-served access across its beginner-and-intermediate-weighted terrain.
The t-bar and surface lift serve the mountain's gentler learning areas, supporting Manning Park's reputation as a genuinely approachable, family-oriented ski area within the provincial park.
Since Kevin Demers acquired the resort in April 2013, continued investment has supported this three-lift network according to the operator's own priorities within the provincial park framework. Specific recent individual lift replacement projects are not confirmed in available resort information. Manning Park's compact lift network remains well suited to its identity as an affordable, family-friendly provincial park resort.
Total Lifts
3
Lift Types
3
The 2025-26 season at Manning Park ran from 13 December 2025 to 5 April 2026, a roughly sixteen-week season supported by average annual snowfall of around 8.2 metres. Season dates can shift depending on early and late-season weather within the provincial park.
Midwinter, from December through February, typically brings the most consistent conditions to Manning Park's beginner-and-intermediate-weighted terrain. As an Indy Pass resort, Manning Park draws considerable value-focused visitation, with free lift access for children aged six and under adding to its family appeal.
Manning Park's considerable affordability continues to draw budget-conscious families and day visitors from the Lower Mainland throughout the season. School holiday periods bring substantial family visitation given the resort's approachable terrain and pricing structure.
Specific event programming beyond standard operations is not confirmed in available resort information. Since Kevin Demers' 2013 acquisition, Manning Park has continued building on more than six decades of history since the provincial government first developed the ski area in the early 1960s. The resort's affordability and provincial park setting remain central to its enduring family appeal.
Current Season
2025 - 2026
Opening Day
12/13/2025
Closing Day
4/5/2026
Days Open
114
Manning Park sits within E.C. Manning Provincial Park, British Columbia, with a base elevation of 1,357 metres and a summit at 1,789 metres across a 432-metre vertical drop over roughly 57 hectares. This setting places the resort within a large provincial park roughly two hours from Vancouver.
The resort's own lodge and cottages, developed from the original Pinewoods building through the 1950s and 1960s, provide accommodation directly within the park, with no separate town nearby.
Highway 3, the Hope-Princeton Highway, provides direct access to the resort, a route completed in 1949 that first made the park accessible by vehicle. Winter driving conditions on this mountain highway can include snow and ice, and travellers should carry appropriate equipment.
Vancouver International Airport, roughly a two-and-a-half-hour drive away, is the primary gateway for visitors flying into the region, with Manning Park's considerable distance from the airport balanced by its status as a genuinely affordable day-trip and weekend option from the Lower Mainland.
