
81 hectares, 40 runs in North Vancouver. Family-run since 1984, affordable, provincial park setting.
Mt Seymour's summit reaches 1,265 metres, dropping 330 vertical metres to a base at 935 metres across 40 runs spread over roughly 81 hectares in North Vancouver, British Columbia. Terrain splits 40 per cent each for beginner and intermediate, and 20 per cent advanced, with no dedicated expert terrain, and average annual snowfall of roughly 9.6 metres. Five lifts, including two quad chairs and one double chair, serve the mountain alongside one surface lift and one t-bar.
Mt Seymour holds a genuinely distinctive place among Vancouver-area resorts as a family-run operation within a provincial park, offering considerable city views from a mountain that was virtually unknown to Vancouver residents before the late 1920s. Its approachable, beginner-and-intermediate-focused terrain has built Seymour's reputation as one of Metro Vancouver's more affordable local mountains.
The mountain was named for Frederick Seymour, second governor of the Colony of British Columbia, though the first documented climb was made in 1908 by a party from the BC Mountaineering Club. Swedish immigrant Harald Enqvist built a lodge with a ski rental operation in 1938, three years after the area was designated a provincial park in 1936.
The Government of British Columbia extended the access road and purchased the ski area in 1949, issuing Enqvist the first Park Use Permit before later concessionaires took over lift and cafeteria operations. Bill Bennett's Social Credit government privatised the resort's operation in 1984, and the Wood family has run Mt Seymour ever since, paying rent for use of the provincial park land. Adult daily tickets run from 65 to 79 Canadian dollars.
Mt Seymour is a compact North Vancouver ski area covering about 81 hectares, with 40 runs falling 330 metres from a 1,265-metre summit. The grading is easy to read: 40% beginner, 40% intermediate and 20% advanced, with no expert-rated terrain. That makes it a forgiving mountain for first turns and for skiers building confidence before heading to bigger ranges. Two quad chairs, a double chair, a surface lift and a t-bar keep things moving, and coastal storms add around 9.6 metres of snow across a season, which helps the upper runs hold cover.
The Mystery Peak and Brockton quad chairs open the upper mountain, where groomed cruisers sit alongside tighter, steeper pitches through the trees. Advanced skiers will find short, sharp lines to lap, though there are no long sustained steeps or alpine bowls. A terrain park and night skiing add variety on weeknights, and the short drive from the city makes Seymour a practical choice for after-work sessions. It suits families, learners, progressing intermediates and riders chasing mileage close to Vancouver rather than a big vertical day.
The 2025-26 season at Mt Seymour ran from 12 December 2025 to 5 April 2026, a roughly sixteen-week season supported by average annual snowfall of around 9.6 metres. Season dates can shift depending on early and late-season weather on the North Shore mountains.
Midwinter, from December through February, typically brings the most consistent conditions to Seymour's beginner-and-intermediate-weighted terrain. As a family-run resort within a provincial park, Seymour draws considerable local visitation from across Metro Vancouver, particularly families and beginner skiers.
Seymour's status as one of the most affordable ski hills in Metro Vancouver continues to draw budget-conscious local visitors throughout the season. School holiday periods bring substantial family visitation given the resort's approachable terrain and pricing.
Specific event programming beyond standard operations is not confirmed in available resort information. Since the Wood family took over operations in 1984 following provincial privatisation, Seymour has continued building on nearly nine decades of history since Harald Enqvist's 1938 lodge and ski rental. The resort's family ownership and affordability remain central to its enduring local appeal.
Mt Seymour sits within Mount Seymour Provincial Park in North Vancouver, British Columbia, with a base elevation of 935 metres and a summit at 1,265 metres across a 330-metre vertical drop over roughly 81 hectares. This setting places Seymour within Metro Vancouver, among the closest ski areas to the city.
North Vancouver and the broader Metro Vancouver region offer extensive lodging, dining and services within a short drive of the resort, given Seymour's position within the city's North Shore mountains.
Mount Seymour Parkway provides direct access to the resort from North Vancouver. Winter driving conditions on this route can include snow and ice at higher elevations, and chains or appropriate tyres are often required during storms.
Vancouver International Airport, roughly a one-hour drive away, is the primary gateway for visitors flying into the region, with Seymour's considerable proximity to Vancouver making it a genuinely convenient option for local families and budget-focused skiers.
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Mt Seymour's 2026 - 2027 season typically runs from December 19 through April 11. That window is roughly 113 calendar days, though daily operations depend on snow cover, weather, and lift maintenance.
Resorts in British Columbia, Canada often announce firm dates closer to winter; check the live snow report before you travel if you are planning around opening weekend or spring closure.
Mt Seymour lists about 200 acres skiable of marked terrain spread across 40 named runs (81 hectares alongside 200 acres skiable). That footprint is what most riders experience on a lift-served day. Side-country or hike-to terrain may sit outside these published numbers.
Use the trail map to see how the mountain is laid out and where the longest fall-line runs connect back to base.
Trail grading at Mt Seymour breaks down roughly as 40% beginner, 40% intermediate, 20% advanced. With a strong beginner share, Mt Seymour suits families and first-time visitors who want forgiving warm-up terrain before exploring further upslope.
Percentages describe the resort's published piste mix, not vertical metres. A mountain with modest "expert" stats can still feel demanding if the steep terrain is long or exposed. Read the trail map alongside these numbers when planning your route.
Mt Seymour operates 5 lifts across 4 lift types. The fleet includes 2 quad chairs, 1 double chair, 1 t-bar, and 1 surface lift.
Lift mix affects how quickly you can lap your favourite zones. Gondolas and trams move big crowds to mid-mountain, while shorter chairs and surface lifts often serve learning areas or local pods. Check the live snow report on ski days for real-time open/closed status.
Base elevation at Mt Seymour is about 935 m (3,068 ft), with the summit around 1,265 m (4,150 ft), giving roughly 330 m (1,083 ft) of vertical from base to top.
Higher start heights usually mean colder, drier snow holding longer into spring, but also thinner air and faster weather changes. Pack layers if you are riding from village level to summit lifts in one day.
Mt Seymour averages about 963 cm (379 inches) of natural snowfall per season. That is a long-term climate figure. Any single winter can run well above or below it depending on storm track and temperature.
For trip planning, pair this baseline with the live snow report and webcams: fresh cycles show up in overnight totals and summit cameras long before season averages tell you much about today's surface.
Published single-day adult pricing on SnowStash currently spans CA$45 to CA$79, depending on date band and whether you are buying peak or regular windows. Multi-day products (multi-day passes) usually lower the per-day cost if you are staying several days. Tickets can be bought online through the resort's official checkout (linked from our lift tickets page) or at on-mountain ticket windows, subject to availability.
Buying ahead of peak holidays and weekends generally saves money and guarantees access on sold-out days. Before you commit, scan the snow report and webcams so you are paying for conditions that match your expectations.
SnowStash pulls together 3 live mountain webcams, a downloadable piste map, and the daily snow report for Mt Seymour so you can plan from home. Webcams refresh on a short interval and are the fastest way to judge visibility, wind exposure, and whether storm snow is still falling.
The snow report adds structured totals, base depth where available, and lift/trail status when the resort publishes it. Use both together: cameras show what it looks like right now, and the report summarises numbers your group can compare day to day.
Yes. The downloadable PDF/image map is better for offline planning, marking meeting points, and understanding the full mountain layout at a glance.
Both versions are on the trail map page for Mt Seymour. If you are navigating with kids or meeting friends across separate lifts, screenshot or print the static map and keep the live map open on your phone for operational updates.
Mt Seymour sits in British Columbia, Canada. That regional context matters for travel planning: airport transfers, snow tyres, and typical storm patterns all follow geography as much as resort marketing.
Browse nearby accommodation from the resort page if you are comparing village-base vs valley-base stays; where you sleep changes your first lift of the day more than most trail stats do.