Mount Washington is the ideal location for snowshoeing on Vancouver Island. The resort offers 20km/12mi of trails and unlimited backcountry, ranging from gentle slopes to alpine steeps, with some partially located in neighbouring Strathcona Provincial Park. Mount Washington also offers snowshoe rentals and guided snowshoeing tours.
Snowshoeing at Mount Washington Alpine Resort
As the largest snow-activity facility on Vancouver Island, Mount Washington Alpine Resort is a winter sports paradise. Snowshoeing is a large part of the mountain's activities. In fact, the Mount Washington maintains 20km/12mi of trails in serene, alpine meadows, much to the delight of snowshoeing aficionados.
For a memorable experience, try the evening Snowshoe Guided Tour and Fondue Dinner: snowshoe through the alpine meadows, then reward yourself with a three-course fondue dinner.
Some trails wind into the popular Paradise Meadows area of Strathcona Provincial Park. Those adventurers seeking winter challenges can also test their mettle ski touring and snow camping on the mountain and in the park.
Mount Washington is located on Vancouver Island, a 20-minute drive west of Courtenay and Comox, or just over an hour's drive north of Nanaimo.