Mount Washington Alpine Resort

One of the most well-known ski areas in the area is the Mount Washington Alpine Resort, which is located on the eastern border of Strathcona Provincial Park on Vancouver Island. And the reason is clear: The resort features 1,657 feet of vertical drop and 81 alpine runs. It, along with an average yearly snowfall of 38 feet, makes for a powder hound's nirvana. Recent visitors who came during ski season described the resort as a "jewel," saying that it is modest yet well-kept and welcoming to families.

If you happen to miss ski season, the Mount Washington Alpine Resort is a year-round resort where you can still enjoy the numerous gondola rides, hiking and bike trails, and other amenities. The Resort is home to a growing group of Team Canada and Winter Olympic athletes, making it anything but ordinary. Disc golf, miniature golf, boardwalk chess and checkers, shopping, restaurants, a new 2.3-kilometer ZipTour, lift-accessed mountain biking, a quad bungee trampoline, scenic chairlift excursions, and more are all available during the summer.

Depending on the weather, the ski season often lasts from November to March. Adult daily lift tickets cost CA$95 (about $74) and are good from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Summer chairlift rides cost CA$21 (about $16) per person. The resort is located near Courtenay, British Columbia, roughly 150 miles northwest of the Inner Harbour.

Address: 1 Strathcona Crt, Campbell River BC V9H1W3

Phone: +1 250-338-1386

Opening hours: unknown

Rating: 4.0/5.0, 251 Tripadvisor reviews

Website: https://www.mountwashington.ca/