activities

Skiing and Snowboarding

Open on weekends and select Mondays only, the untouched snowfall accumulates all week long leaving the slopes steeped in Vancouver Island’s best powder. Mount Cain’s lifts include: two T-bars and one beginner’s handle tow, giving access to 21 runs and 457 metres of vertical drop.

Snowshoeing

If you can walk, you can snowshoe! Snowshoe around Mount Cain’s meadows or explore the beauty of the forests. Don’t have your own snowshoes? No worries, you can rent them at the ski shop. Please note snowshoeing at Mount Cain is in non-patrolled wilderness areas and is done at your own risk, self rescue may be necessary.

Backcountry Skiing

The backcountry outside of the Mount Cain ski area offers a multitude of bowls and gladed areas from which to choose. Snow and avalanche conditions may vary, please check the Avalanche Canada website to understand current condditions. Avalanche gear and a knowledge of how to use this equipment are a must so that everyone can enjoy the powder and great turns. Please note that anyone skiing outside of the ski area’s boundaries does so at their own risk and self-rescue may be necessary. The backcountry areas surrounding Mt Cain are NOT patrolled.

Summer Hiking & Camping

Once the winter snow recedes and spring opens up the alpine meadows, Mount Cain’s high alpine meadows, forests and lakes are excellent for hiking and wildlife viewing. Schoen Lake Provincial Park has lakeside hiking trails as well as a rough alpine route that leads to Mount Schoen’s wildflower meadows. Woss Lake, Lake Klaklakama and Anutz Lake all offer great campgrounds and ample wildlife viewing opportunities.