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    British Columbia, Canada

    Mt Seymour

    81 hectares, 40 runs in North Vancouver. Family-run since 1984, affordable, provincial park setting.

    Season 2025 - 2026
    Opens
    12 Dec 2025
    Closes
    5 Apr 2026
    Days open
    114
    Annual snow
    10m
    The Overview
    MF
    Michael Fulton
    Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.

    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.

    330m
    Vertical
    40
    Runs
    200 acres
    Skiable
    10m
    Annual snow
    The Terrain

    40 runs across 200 acres skiable

    Mt Seymour spreads 40 runs across 200 acres skiable of terrain. It leans beginner at 40%, with 16 beginner runs to find your feet and 8 advanced or expert runs when you want to push.

    Terrain split
    40
    runs
    40 runs across 4 grades
    Beginner16 runs · 40%
    Intermediate16 runs · 40%
    Advanced8 runs · 20%
    Expert0 runs · 0%
    Time it right

    When to visit Mt Seymour

    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.

    Season 2025 - 2026
    12 Dec 2025
    Opens
    5 Apr 2026
    Closes
    114
    Days open
    10 m
    Annual snow
    Getting there

    Getting to Mt Seymour, and where to stay

    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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    26 Aug 2026

    Mt Seymour Snow Report

    Snow Report
    Updated 6 Sept 2026
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    12 Dec 2025 - 5 Apr 2026

    Hour by Hour

    Next 40 hours· Updated Sep 6, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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    7-Day Outlook

    1,265 mUpdated Sep 6, 2026 at 6:32 PMOpen-Meteo

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    Foggy
    Temp10° / 7°°C
    Snow0.0cm(15%)
    Wind15 km/h S

    Live snow from the resort feed; forecast from Open-Meteo, via Supabase.

    Understanding the Mt Seymour snow report

    See what's happening on the mountain at Mt Seymour right now — snowfall, snow depth, and weather data to help you plan your day in British Columbia.

    Snow measurements

    Snow depth at Mt Seymour is tracked at both the base and summit, since the two elevations often see different totals — roughly a 330m difference here. We report fresh snowfall over the last 24 hours and 7 days alongside the running season total, in both metric and imperial units.

    Weather conditions

    Current weather conditions affect snow quality. Cold temperatures with low wind typically preserve snow quality, while warm temperatures or rain can impact conditions negatively — something worth watching closely at Mt Seymour's 935m base elevation, where temperatures run milder than the summit.

    Data sources

    Snowfall and depth figures for Mt Seymour come from official mountain sources; weather and outlook data comes from independent forecasting services. The mountain is served by 5 lifts, including 2 quad chairlifts.

    When to check

    The biggest swings usually happen right after a storm. Check Mt Seymour's report in the morning for the freshest numbers, and again in the afternoon as conditions evolve.