Mt. Washington Travel Guide
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Welcome to Mt. Washington, BC!
Mount Washington, Vancouver Island's only major alpine recreation area, is centrally located 100 km (62 mi) north of Nanaimo, 50 km (31 mi) south of Campbell River, and just 25 km (16 mi) west of Courtenay and Comox. A well-kept secret amongst Islanders, Mount Washington Alpine Resort receives, on average, 900 cm (354 in) of snowfall a year. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, the resort offers a snow tubing lift, a natural luge track, cross-country skiing and snowshoe trails, as well as rental equipment for all of these activities. During the summer months, the resort's chairlifts facilitate hiking and downhill mountain biking, and visitors can also try mini golf or a horseback riding excursion. The Mount Washington Village offers a variety of amenities, including a number of shops and services, as well as several eating establishments, some offering live entertainment. Other attractions in and around Mount Washington include Strathcona Provincial Park and the Comox Glacier.
Tourist Attractions
The Comox Air Force Museum displays the heritage of 19 Wing Comox and West Coast Canadian Military Aviation.
Tour Operators
Explore super natural wonders as you wander through caverns with ancient fossils and crystalline calcite formations.
Current & Upcoming Events [ View All ]
Looking for something to do in Mt. Washington, BC? Check out these current and upcoming events. If you know of an event that is not listed in the travel guide, please feel free to add an event listing (it's free).
- BC Shellfish Festival
Jun 15 to Jun 16 » Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park - Vancouver Island MusicFest
Jul 06 to Jul 08 » Courtenay - Filberg Festival
Aug 03 to Aug 06 » Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park - Comox Nautical Days
Aug 04 to Aug 06 » Comox, BC
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