Skiing
Cypress Mountain
Snow Report: 604-419-SNOW
Take the Trans-Canada (Highway 1) westbound towards Horseshoe Bay. Get off at Exit 8, and follow the 3 lane, paved mountain road with spectacular views of the city on your way to the Cypress Mountain parking lot. Whether it's during the day or at night, you can enjoy Cypress Mountain's alpine thrills. Divided between two mountains, 23 pistes provide a challenge during the day, while all of the major runs stay open under the lights until 11 p.m. Along with skiing and boarding, there is snowshoeing, Nordic skiing at one of the most popular cross country areas in Canada, tubing and tobogganing.
Grouse Mountain
Snow Report: 604-986-6262
Follow Hwy. I west into Vancouver, cross the Second Narrows Bridge, follow Hwy #1 to posted signs directing you to Grouse. Vancouver's winter wonderland, just 15 minutes from downtown. Drive up and catch the aerial Skyride to the 1110m summit for a panoramic view of land, sea and sparkling city lights. Night skiing, rentals/repairs, ski school, restaurants, gift shop, Theater in the Sky, horse-drawn sleigh rides, helicopter adventure tours, Terrain Park.
Hemlock Resorts
Snow Report: 800-665-7080
Head north on Hwy. #11 from Abbotsford to Mission, then east on Hwy #7, then north on Morris Valley Road (approx. 40 km to Hemlock). Cross country and downhill skiing, tobogganing. Ski lessons and equipment rentals, night skiing, wee care. Day lodge, cafeteria, bistro, fireplace lounge with superb view of mountains, overnight accommodations, ski shop, snowboard - half pipe, disabled skiers program.
Manning Park Resort
Snow Report: 1-800-330-3321
From Abbotsford, take Hwy 1 to Hope and turn right on Hwy 3 turn pike. Follow Hwy 3 and you will reach Manning Park Resort. Cross country and downhill skiing, tobogganing/tubing. Ski lessons and equipment rentals. Day lodge, cafeteria, restaurant, overnight accommodations, ski shop, snowboard park.
Mount Baker
Snow Report: 604-857-1515
From Abbotsford, head south on Hwy #11 to U.S. border, proceed through Sumas to 3-way stop, turn left, proceed to Mount Baker Highway. Excellent downhill and cross country skiing. Rentals, ski and snowboard lessons, kids program, day lodge, cafeteria, ski shop.
Mount Seymour
Snow Report: 604-718-7771
Take Hwy #1 west into Vancouver, cross the Second Narrows Bridge, take Deep Cove exit from Upper Levels Hwy, follow signs to park. Chains may be required at times of extreme snowfalls. Mount Seymour Provincial Park is located on the North Shore, 14.5 km from downtown Vancouver. With an elevation of 1,455 m, Mt. Seymour is for those who love skiing, and those learning to love skiing. Ski school, rentals, day lodge with cafeteria, snowboard and snowshoe adventures.
