Discover & Explore

Explore the natural beauty of Mount Washington, and the Comox Valley, on Vancouver Island year round. Make the most of your stay by skiing, hiking scenic mountain trails, biking, exploring local towns, visiting waterfalls, beaches and lakes. Whatever time of year you visit, there’s plenty to see and do with our curated list of local favourites.


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Things To Do During Your Stay

  • Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding Mount Washington, BC

    Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding

    Carve through Vancouver Island’s deepest powder at Mount Washington. With 60+ alpine runs across 1,700 acres, enjoy downhill, alpine skiing, snowboarding and night skiing for every level.

  • Tubing

    Tubing

    Fun for all ages the Tube Park offers groomed runs and a ride up the hill via a covered surface lift.

  • Nordic Skiing & Snowshoeing

    Nordic Skiing & Snowshoeing

    Nordic ski or snowshoe through 22 km of groomed trails, with stunning views of Strathcona’s old-growth forests and trail options for all skill levels.

  • Fat Biking

    Fat Biking

    Fat bike through 15 km of groomed Nordic trails, that wind through scenic old-growth forests and unbeatable mountain views.

  • Hiking Trails

    Hiking Trails

    Hike Mount Washington’s self-guided alpine trails for scenic views across Strathcona Park, the surrounding mountains, and the Salish Sea.

  • Ziplining

    Ziplining

    Zipline through the alpine landscape, 275 ft above the forest canopy on a bucket-list adventure. Choose a guided 2.3 km ZipTour or the shorter half-tour option.

  • Mountain Biking

    Mt. Washington Bike Park

    Ride Vancouver Island’s only lift-accessed bike park, with trails for every level, from hand-built technical routes to machine-built flow tracks, plus dirt jumps, boxes, gaps, berms, and wall rides.

  • Scenic Chairlift Rides

    Scenic Chairlift Rides

    Take the Eagle Express for stunning panoramic views of the Salish Sea, Strathcona Provincial Park, neighbouring ranges, wildflowers, native trees, and local wildlife.

  • Disc Golf

    Disc Golf

    Play lift-accessed frisbee golf on two alpine courses. The beginner-friendly 9-hole Lodge Green or the advanced 11-hole Black Diamond across steep, rocky mountain terrain.

Things To Do Nearby

  • Strathcona Provincial Park

    Strathcona Provincial Park

    Explore Strathcona Provincial Park, Vancouver Island’s oldest provincial park, with alpine lakes, waterfalls, old-growth forests, and rugged mountain scenery. Popular destinations include Paradise Meadows, Battleship Lake, Lake Helen MacKenzie, and Della Falls.

  • Nymph Falls Nature Park

    Nymph Falls Nature Park

    Visit Nymph Falls Nature Park in the Comox Valley, where the Puntledge River flows over multi-step cascading falls into crystal clear pools. Located minutes from Courtenay, the park offers forest trails and accessible river viewpoints.

  • Seal Bay Nature Park

    Seal Bay Nature Park

    Seal Bay offers some of Vancouver Island’s most scenic walks, with over 40 km of non-motorized trails through coastal forest and wetlands. Explore ravines, visit the beach and watch for harbour seals along the shore.

  • Goose Spit, Vanouver Island

    Beaches, Lakes & Rivers

    From mountain lakes and rivers to sandy ocean beaches, the Comox Valley offers plenty of places to swim, paddle and unwind. Explore Comox Lake, the Puntledge River, Saratoga Beach, Goose Spit, and Comox Harbour.

  • Cumberland

    Cumberland

    Explore Cumberland, a lively town about 25 minutes from Mount Washington. Known for cafés, shops, restaurants, and the Cumberland Brewing Co. It’s also home to more than 200 km of world-class singletrack lift-accessed mountain bike trails.

  • Courtenay

    Courtenay

    Courtenay is a 30 minute drive, and has some of our favorite restaurants, cafés and shops. Enjoy a bite at Locals or Gladstone Brewing. Or visit the Kingfisher Pacific Resort & Spa for upscale oceanfront dining.

  • Comox Marina, Vancouver Island

    Comox

    Comox, is a beautiful coastal town, about 40 minutes away, known for its waterfront views and harbour. With charming shops, galleries, and access to nearby beaches and trails. For a local stop, visit Land & Sea Brewing Company for craft beer and a relaxed welcoming atmosphere.

  • Campbell River, Vancouver Island

    Campbell River

    Campbell River offers beautiful oceanfront walks, with views across Discovery Passage and the Coastal Mountains. Browse Fisherman’s Wharf and Discovery Pier, watch for marine life, and stop at nearby shops and restaurants. Approximately 45 minutes away.

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