Skiing & Snowboarding
Skiing (Canadian Tourism Commission photo)
While many BC visitors enjoy making a pilgrimage to Whistler to experience Olympic-class skiing and snowboarding, 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 skiing and snowboarding with the whole family at Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain, and Mount Seymour. All mountains offer equipment rentals and lessons.
Cypress Mountain
Cypress Mountain in West Vancouver was an official 2010 Olympic Winter Games venue and hosted snowboarding and freestyle skiing. For alpine skiing and snowboard 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.
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Extensive cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails, a snowtubing park, and the recently opened, 4,460sq m/48,000sq 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 on the slopes. 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
Skiing and snowboarding are just two of many highlights at Grouse Mountain. The 1,250m/4,100ft peak features a vertical drop of 384/1,260ft with 26 downhill runs to choose from (13 are 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, helicopter tours, fine dining and casual restaurants, and the Endangered Wildlife Refuge with grizzly bears and wolves. During the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, Grouse Mountain served as the home for NBC's Today Show.
Grouse is the closest skiing and snowboarding mountain to downtown Vancouver 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
Many North Vancouver residents have fond memories of learning to ski and snowboard at this affordable, family-friendly Mount Seymour, 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Choose from 20-plus downhill runs.
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/33ft, 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
West Vancouver, British Columbia
V7V 3N9
Websitehttp://www.cypressmountain.com
Toll-free
Phone604-419-7669
Cypress Mountain is 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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| 1100 cm |
53 |
 52% 35% 13% |
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6400 Nancy Greene Way
North Vancouver, British Columbia
V7R 4K9
Websitehttp://www.grousemountain.com
Toll-free
Phone604-980-9311
Just 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver, Grouse Mountain's Super Skyride whisks you to the best in local skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing & ice skating. With 26 runs - 14 open for night skiing - the latest in lift technology & the most extensive snowmaking system around, Grouse Mountain is Vancouver's favourite winter playground. Situated 1120 metres (3,700 feet) above the city of Vancouver, Grouse Mountain's restaurants showcase some of the best of BC from fine dining at The Observatory to après in Altitudes Bistro to outdoor BBQs at Rusty Rail patio.
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| 26 |
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1700 Mt Seymour Rd
North Vancouver, British Columbia
V7G 1L3
Websitehttp://www.mountseymour.com
Toll-free
Phone604-986-2261
Mt Seymour is your gateway to winter recreation and enjoys magnificent snow-capped mountains and breathtaking views of Vancouver and beyond. New for 2013 is our $5million, Doppelmayr, high speed quad chair, the Mystery Peak Express.
Spend a day or a season skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, snowtubing and tobogganing, or simply relaxing in the bar and restaurant. Mt Seymour's four terrain parks, voted 3rd best in Western Canada by SBC, cater to both beginners and professionals. The Enquist Lodge in the SnowPlay Park features a cozy café and unique group space. Come and experience a true Canadian winter alpine experience.
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Websitehttp://www.snowbus.com
Toll-free877-451-1777
Phone604-451-1130
SnowBus - The Easiest Way to Whistler. SnowBus has convenient bus pick-up & drop-off points in Metro Vancouver, Whistler Creekside & Whistler Village. With onboard host, contests, prizes, movies and nutritious snacks, the adventure begins before you arrive!
Didn't book ahead? We understand. If you didn't reserve your seat (recommended), we also accept walk-on passengers, subject to availability and a $5 surcharge.
Travel Tip: From Vancouver International Airport (YVR) you catch the SnowBus by taking the Canada Line rapid transit rail link from YVR to Bridgeport Station (7 mins) and meet our bus out front River-rock resort. Check schedules or inquire.
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