North Vancouver Skiing (Downhill)
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While many BC visitors enjoy making a pilgrimage to Whistler to experience Olympic-class skiing, Vancouver 's North Shore provides options galore less than half an hour from downtown Vancouver. Between November and April, carve fresh powder and have fun with the whole family at Cypress Mountain , Grouse Mountain , and Mount Seymour. All mountains offer equipment rentals and lessons. Cypress Mountain Cypress Mountain was chosen as an official 2010 Olympic venue, hosting snowboarding and free style skiing. For Alpine skiing buffs, this big, terrain-rich area has more than 50 downhill runs with six chairlifts, including the high-speed Lions Express quad chair, which reaches the summit in four minutes. Cross-Country, Snowshoeing & Tubing Extensive cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails, a snow-tubing park, and the recently opened, 4,460 sq m/48,000 sq ft Cypress Creek Day Lodge are among the other amenities. Quaff an ale or lager at the Crazy Raven Bar and Grill after a long day of skiing. Access Cypress Mountain via Exit 8 off Highway 1 in West Vancouver . Cypress Coach Lines offers ticketed shuttle bus service to the mountain from multiple Vancouver locations. Grouse Mountain Grouse Mountain . The 1,250m/4,100ft peak features a vertical drop of 384/1,260ft with 26 downhill runs to choose from (13 open for night skiing). It also has two terrain parks for freestyle skiers and snowboarders. Other signature experiences include the Skyride aerial tram that whisks visitors to the summit every 15 minutes, outdoor ice skating, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, ziplining, helijet tours, fine dining and casual restaurants, and the Endangered Wildlife Refuge with grizzly bears and wolves.
Olympic Activities at Grouse Mountain Grouse Mountain announced plans to stay open 24/7 and serve as the home of NBC's The Today Show during the 2010 Winter Olympics. It's the closest skiing mountain to downtown and can be accessed via a 15-minute drive, or public transit: take the SeaBus to North Vancouver 's Lonsdale Quay and board bus #236. Mount Seymour Terrain & Tubing Parks The Northlands Terrain Park and the Young Guns Terrain Park offer exciting jump and jib features for skiers and riders of varying levels, while the Enquist Snow Tube Park is popular with kids. Tobogganing and snowshoeing are other options. Mount Seymour gets an annual average snowfall of 1,000cm/32.8ft, the most on Vancouver's North Shore. Reach Mount Seymour via the Trans-Canada Highway and the Mount Seymour Parkway.
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Cypress Mountain - Official Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard Venue for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Cypress is only 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver & is proud to continue to provide our skiers, riders & sliders with the most vertical drop, most terrain, most lifts & best snow conditions on the highest skiing & riding peak of Vancouver's Legendary North Shore Mountains. With the best Winter Skiing & Riding in Vancouver, Canada's most popular Cross Country Skiing Area, a huge Snowtubing Park & our unique Snowshoeing Tours, Cypress truly offers something for everyone.
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Just 15 minutes from downtown, Grouse Mountain's Super Skyride whisks you to the best in local skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing & ice skating. In summer, enjoy a mountaintop of hiking trails, a grizzly bear habitat, live shows & three restaurants. Grouse Mountain's restaurants showcase some of the best of British Columbia. Situated 3,700 feet above the city of Vancouver, venues range from fine dining at The Observatory to après in Altitudes Bistro to outdoor BBQs at Rusty Rail patio.
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Mt Seymour is your gateway to winter recreation. Experience our winter wonderland! Spend a day or a season skiing, snowboarding, hiking a pristine trail on snowshoes, sliding in our tubing & toboggan park or simply relaxing in the bar & restaurant. New to Mt Seymour this season is the Earl Pletsch Meeting Room which can cater to corporate & social functions. Combine a business meeting with an afternoon of winter alpine activities. Mt Seymour's 3 terrain parks are among the best in the industry & cater to beginners to professionals. Come & experience a true Canadian winter alpine experience.
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Cypress offers towering North Shore Mountains which form a backdrop to the bustling city of Vancouver. Outdoor recreationists can enjoy hiking & sightseeing, photography, wilderness camping, mountain biking (in limited areas), skiing & other snow-related activities.
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