Vancouver Skiing (Downhill)
Downhill Skiing at Cypress Mountain, Insight Photography photo
Home to the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games , Vancouver is one of the world’s few major cities that doubles as a true winter sport mecca. Vancouver’s three ski mountains — Cypress , Grouse and Seymour — are visible from the city’s downtown core, and all are well under an hour’s drive away. arts , entertainment , and dining scenes, and it’s easy to see why Vancouver is renowned as a great ski city.
Cypress Mountain is a favourite with locals and visitors alike. Cypress is the largest of Vancouver’s local ski hills, and the only one that will serve as an official venue for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games .
Grouse Mountain — a must-do for any visitor — and from there explore more than two dozen runs, half of which are lit for night skiing. Off the slopes, enjoy dinner with a view at a mountaintop restaurant or go for a skate on Grouse’s outdoor ice rink.
Mount Seymour ’s varied terrain features great views of Vancouver and surrounding peaks. With three terrain parks and nearly 40 runs, Seymour is a great destination for a day or evening of skiing.
Transportation to Vancouver's Local Ski Hills Cypress, Grouse and Seymour are less than an hour by car from downtown Vancouver.Ski Rentals and Other Winter Activities All three local mountains offer ski rentals and lessons for all ages and abilities. snowboarding and snowshoeing opportunities. For cross-country skiers, Cypress’s vast trail network is sure to please.
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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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