Tourism Mount Washington

09/02/2026

Good news for every mountain biker on Vancouver Island!

The Mount Washington Bike Park is open EVERY WEEKEND through September -- trails for all levels, food and drinks on the mountain, and slopeside accommodation so you never have to rush home.

Season passholders! The ZipTour Eagles Flight and Hawk Flight Half Tour are also 2-for-1 all season. Do not miss it.

Link: MountWashington.ca

Video: Mount Washington Alpine Resort

08/28/2026

Say hello to one of our favourite mountain residents. 👀🦫

Vancouver Island marmots call Mount Washington home, and this year saw a record number of pups born in the wild. The mountain is thriving!

Keep your eyes open on the trails and you just might spot one. Have you ever seen a marmot up here? Share your photos below!

Learn more at marmots.org

📸 Photo: TourismMountwashington

08/27/2026

There's only one place to be this Full Moon!

The Sturgeon Full Moon is rising over Mount Washington on August 28 and we're opening the Eagle Chairlift into the evening so you can watch it happen from the top of the mountain.

Here's the plan:
🍺 5:00 PM — Complimentary cider samples on the patio from Raven's Moon Craft Cider & Blue Moon Farm
🎟️ 6:30 PM — Ticket pick-up and wristbands at the main lodge
🚡 7:00 PM — Chairlift ride to the top
🌕 Just after 8:00 PM — Moonrise from the alpine

Lantern-lit pathways, cool mountain air, and one of the most spectacular views on Vancouver Island — all under the glow of the full moon.

Tickets: Adult $20 | Youth/Child/Senior $15

Grab yours online before it sells out:
mountwashington.ca/event/sturgeon-full-moon-at-the-mountain/

Photo: Mount Washington Alpine Resort

08/26/2026

One of BC's most spectacular wilderness parks is right next door to Mount Washington.

Strathcona Provincial Park offers some of the most breathtaking alpine hiking on Vancouver Island — ancient forests, glacier-fed lakes, and mountain meadows that feel like another world.

Stay on the mountain and explore the park all weekend. The best base camp you'll find.

🔗 Plan your trip → discovermountwashington.ca/outdoor-guide

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08/24/2026

Book your own getaway! Mount Washington has an incredible range of slope side accommodation waiting just for you.

From cozy chalets to full Alpine Village units, there's something for every group size and budget. Wake up on the mountain, step outside, and your adventure starts immediately.

C**a Vacation Getaways, Vancouver Island Mountain Center, and dozens of private chalets and lodge suites all right here.

Browse accommodation → discovermountwashington.ca/accommodations

Photo: Cristian Oriak Rodriguez Mount Washington Alpine Resort C**a Vacation Getaways

08/22/2026

Mountain biking in the morning. Kayaking in the afternoon. That's a Vancouver Island weekend.

Creek2Coast Paddle sports offers kayaking and paddle board adventures on the waters of Vancouver Island, the perfect complement to a Mount Washington mountain stay.

Explore two completely different worlds in one unforgettable trip. Stay on the mountain. Paddle the coast!

c2cpaddlesports.com
discovermountwashington.ca

📸 Photo: Creek2Coast Paddle sports

08/20/2026

Discover the waters and culture of Vancouver Island with Aboriginal Journeys Wildlife & Adventure Tours.

Combine a Mount Washington mountain stay with a cultural marine experience out of Campbell River! Whale watching, wildlife encounters, and a deep connection to the history of this extraordinary coastline.

experience everything the region has to offer in one incredible trip.

aboriginaljourneys.com
discovermountwashington.ca

Photo: Aboriginal Journeys

08/19/2026

08/17/2026

No fixed route. No crowded itinerary. Just one of the most spectacular coastal regions in the world!

Island Life Expeditions' Wild Coast Explorer charter is a full-day adventure through Desolation Sound and the Discovery Islands

Experience wildlife viewing, kayaking, secluded coves, fresh picnic lunch, and beachside catch-and-cook. Every trip is unique

This experience is part of the Mount Washington Summer Base Camp Contest

Book now! Adventure awaits

https://islandlifeexpeditions.com/

08/16/2026

Imagine seeing Mount Washington from the air. 🚁🏔️

That's exactly what 49 North Helicopters offers — 20-minute scenic helicopter tours departing from Campbell River, soaring above the mountain and surrounding wilderness!

This was a prize in the Mount Washington Summer Base Camp Contest — and it's also something you can book yourself for an unforgettable Vancouver Island experience.

49northhelicopters.com

📸 Photo: 49 North Helicopters