ski resort in British Columbia, Canada
Mount Washington is an alpine resort near Courtenay in Central Vancouver Island, with skiing (downhill and cross country), snowboarding, and tubing in the winter and a number of hiking and mountain biking trails in the summer.
The largest commercial ski area on Vancouver Island. Skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snow tubing, snow shoeing, sledding. Summer attractions such as mountain bike riding and hiking.
The facility is about 3 hours by car north of Victoria and 40 minutes by car south of Campbell River.
From downtown Courtenay, take Cliffe Ave north to 1st St. and then turn right on 1st St. Take the next left onto Condensory Rd (Anderton Ave). Follow Condensory Rd to Piercy Rd. Turn left onto Piercy Rd and follow this to Hwy #19. Turn right onto Hwy #19. Turn left at the lights (Exit #130) and follow Strathcona Parkway up the mountain for 18 km. It is at the end of Strathcona Parkway).
During ski season, following bus service is available:
(December to April, depending on the snow)
Mount Washington receives 11 metres of annual snowfall. The resort is acknowledged as the home of Canada's deepest pile.
In summer, the mountain and surrounding resort community are a major destination for hikers and summer alpine enthusiasts.
Accommodation prices (Apr 2018) per night, plus 12% tax: