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Check in with our weekly updates to get important info for getting to, staying at and skiing Mount Cain!

Ringing in the New Year, Cain-Style!

Wrapping up an amazing holiday break at Mount Cain! Big thanks to our volunteers, staff, and everyone who travelled from near and far to ring in the new year with us. Our holiday season kicked off with our opening day on December 28th and we were skiing through until...

Land Acknowledgement

Mount Cain is located in the territory of the ‘Namgis First Nation. The mountainous area near the Davie River, or Dzudzux‘an, is known as Papikalan in Kwak’wala, meaning place of marmots.

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Special Events

There’s always something to do at Mount Cain! Check out our Events page to learn about our annual competitions, festivals and more!

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The mountain is calling and you must come…

Feb 3, 2022 | Weekly Updates

...to Backcountry Fest at Mount Cain. We will kick off the festival with outdoor movies on the evening of Friday, February 11th, followed by a full day of activities on Saturday, February 12th. If you are interested in exploring the backcountry, come and learn the...

And The Winner Is…

Jan 27, 2022 | Uncategorized, Weekly Updates

Photo by Lisa Ewasko Cain Cup returned in all its glory last weekend after covid kicked it off the course in 2021. The sun was shining, the turns were fast, and the smiles were wide. Over 40 skiers participated, with the top 10 men and 10 women skiing off for the cup....

Just Breathe

Jan 20, 2022 | Weekly Updates

I know. It’s raining. Take a moment...breathe...this too shall pass. By Saturday, it will be spring skiing at Cain - a perfect day for the Cain Cup. So don’t sit around the house feeling sorry for yourself, come to Cain for some fun in the sun. You can register for...

mount cain sponsors

Mount Cain could not run without the financial support it receives from several businesses that support us during the ski season and beyond. Many thanks to the following companies and organizations.

FRIENDS OF mount cain

Mount Cain relies on the generosity of companies, agencies, and individuals who donate time, materials, and equipment crucial to making our little mountain a big success. Thank you!

Abernathy Contracting - Black Cat Repairs - Home Structural Inc. Karsten Construction – Lemare – Ministry of Forests – North Island Rockpro – PBX Engineering – Scott and Scott Architecture – Strategic Wildfire – Strathcona Electrical – Tex Electric – Welder Engineering – Western Forest Products

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