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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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Race to the Bottom

Jan 13, 2022 | Weekly Updates

Have you ever wanted to rise to the top by racing to the bottom? Well, your chance to do this is just around the corner. The annual Cain Cup will be held on January 22 to determine the fastest man and fastest woman on the mountain. The winners will be endowed with...

Behind the Scenes

Jan 6, 2022 | Weekly Updates

Last week I had my first shift as Director on Duty (DoD) for the 2021/22 season. I had just finished my evening check-in with Jamie at Turk’s Tavern and Sue at Staff Accommodations and was making my way back to my cabin when I noticed that John had returned from...

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough…

Dec 30, 2021 | Weekly Updates

... …to stop kids of all ages from enjoying the thrills of Cain. And with lots of snow and VERY cold temperatures, there are thrills to be found around every corner. We are open every day until January 3 and the road is in great shape, so dress warmly and join us 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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