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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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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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Spring Break At Mount Cain

Mar 14, 2024 | Weekly Updates

March 13, 2024 Spring Break! There's bound to be some lovely days ahead. The clocks sprang forward, the sun is bright, and the snow has stuck around – phew! Cain will open for SPRING BREAK this coming weekend! T-bars start spinning on Saturday March 16th and...

Return to the land of Ice and Snow

Mar 7, 2024 | Events, News, Weekly Updates

March 6 2024 March came in like a lion and Cainers were ready to Roar! Vahalla, I am coming ah-ha ah! Last weekend’s spring startup was all fun and smiles. A huge shout out to the Cain staff and volunteers who leaped into action resetting the hill for what...

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Feb 28, 2024 | Weekly Updates

February 27 2024 There has been some snow fall. MCAPS is assessing the quality and quanity of the that snow daily. The decision to open the ski hill is made on Wednesday for the upcoming weekend. To ensure you are in the loop this week, please check the Mount Cain...

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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