Tourism Mount Washington

10/03/2026

10/03/2026

Hike out. Stargaze from the deck. Wake up and do it all again.

Slopeside accommodation at Mount Washington is the ultimate base camp for fall adventures on Vancouver Island. No commute. No traffic. Just step outside and your Saturday begins.

From cozy studio condos to full family chalets, there is something for every group in the Alpine Village.

October weekends are filling up -- book now.

mtwashingtonaccommodation.com
conagetaways.com
mountwashington.ca/stay/slopeside

Photo: Cristian Oriak

09/25/2026

Alpine lake day on Vancouver Island.

Lake Helen Mackenzie in Strathcona Provincial Park is one of the most peaceful spots accessible from Mount Washington -- a pristine alpine lake surrounded by peaks, reached on a moderate trail from the Paradise Meadows trailhead.

Still swimmable in late September. Golden alpine light in the meadows. Quiet trails.

8.5km return | Moderate | 2.5 to 3.5 hours
Trailhead: Raven Lodge parking, Mount Washington

Stay slopeside on the mountain and this trail is right at your door.

Photo: Hilary Roth, Rosanna Marsh

09/25/2026

The most beautiful walk on Vancouver Island gets even better in September.

The Paradise Meadows Loop winds through stunning subalpine meadows in Strathcona Provincial Park -- right from the Mount Washington trailhead. Golden grasses, mountain views, and an accessible boardwalk that makes this trail perfect for every age and ability.

4.2km | Easy | ~1.5 hours | All ages including accessible boardwalk section

Stay slopeside at Mount Washington and the trail starts right at your door.

Link: discovermountwashington.ca/outdoor-guide
Photo: Cristian Oriak

09/16/2026

Exciting news for regional aviation in British Columbia. Today, Harbour Air and Pacific Coastal Airlines (PCA), two homegrown airlines, announced that they have entered into an agreement under which Harbour Air will acquire PCA and form a new regional airline group, keeping both airlines under Canadian ownership.
 
This group will combine Harbour Air’s seaplane network and PCA’s complementary wheeled flight network to unlock more destinations for its guests with service to 25 communities, expanding valuable air service across British Columbia.  

The transaction is subject to regulatory approval. In the interim, Harbour Air and Pacific Coastal Airlines will continue to operate as two separate and independent airlines.
 
Link in bio to read the full announcement and hear directly from Bert van der Stege (CEO, Harbour Air) and Quentin Smith (President, PCA).

09/16/2026

We’ve heard your concerns. Everyone deserves the same opportunity to secure a day-use pass, no matter how fast you are with a computer. That is why we are so pleased to be launching an updated day-use pass reservation system to strengthen security and improve distribution of the passes, ensuring everyone has a transparent and consistent process for accessing some of B.C.’s most popular parks.

Starting September 22, people will need to create a verified account before booking a day-use pass. This updated system helps ensure passes are reserved by real people and distributed more fairly during periods of high demand. Accounts also make it easier for people to view, manage, and cancel their reservations.

People are encouraged to create their BC Parks account using their BC Services Card account for streamlined access to a variety of B.C. government services. Alternatively, people can create a BC Parks account using their email and password.

Find out more about the updated system at https://bit.ly/3T9fpTb.

09/14/2026

My perfect Mount Washington weekend includes _______.

Fill in the blank in the comments -- we want to hear your ideal trip! Hiking? Biking? Zip lining? A chalet with a view and absolutely nothing to do?

Drop your answer below!

📸 Photo: Cristian Oriak

09/11/2026

Vancouver Island's best beach secret is one hour from Mount Washington!

Miracle Beach Provincial Park. Sandy shores, warm late-summer swimming, and stunning views of the BC mainland mountains across the Strait of Georgia.

Pair it with a Mount Washington mountain stay and you have got the ultimate Vancouver Island weekend, mountain in the morning, beach in the afternoon.

Link: bcparks.ca/miracle-beach-park

📸 Photo: BCParks, Iain Robert

09/09/2026

September at Mount Washington is full operations every weekend! Bike Park, ZipTours, Scenic Chair Rides, hiking, food and drinks on the mountain.

And the chalets are filling up fast.

From cozy condos for couples to full family chalets slopeside -- your base camp for the best September weekends on Vancouver Island is right here.

🔗 Browse and book:

mtwashingtonaccommodation.com
conagetaways.com
discovermountwashington.ca/accommodations

📸 Photo: CristianOriak MountWashington