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 Strathcona, its neighbouring provincial park. Mount Washington also offers guided snowshoeing tours.
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 - and growing- part of the festivities. In fact, the mountain 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: shoe through the alpine meadows, then reward yourself with a three-course fondue dinner. Those adventurers seeking winter challenges can also test their mettle ski touring and snow camping on the mountain. Mount Washington is located on Vancouver Island, a 20-minute drive west of Courtenay and Comox, as well as just over an hour's drive north of Nanaimo.
Attributes
- Trails: 20 km/12.4mi trails, partially located in Strathcona Provincial Park
- Average annual snowfall: 9m/30ft
- Operating season: early December to mid April
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