The Vancouver Island Mountain Centre offers group accommodation, a public fitness centre and adventure programming at Mt. Washington, BC.
The Vancouver Island Mountain Centre opened its doors on a brilliantly sunny day on December 8th, 2011 up at Mount Washington, BC, Canada. Our Centre operates under the mandate to promote fitness for life principles; engage Vancouver Island athletes and emerging athletes in mountain sports, recreation, training and fitness; and to encourage public participation in mountain sports, personal fitness
and outdoor education. The creation of the Vancouver Island Mountain Centre (VIMC) offers new opportunities to enhance the lives of not only current and future athletes but also members of the surrounding community by providing access to a public fitness centre, meeting rooms and dorm style group accommodation all under one roof. A roof and building that also happens to be nestled at the doorstep of Paradise Meadows and Strathcona Provincial Park.
02/18/2021
There are still spots left in our Tuesday and Wednesday Youth PAWS programs in March. Register now or contact [email protected] for more information. Tuesday February 23 is the last day for registration!
We are having such a great time so far with the first session of our brand new Youth PAWS program that we have decided to open up more sessions starting in March!
Youth PAWS
Wednesdays: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Activities: Leadership and Team-building, Snow Safety, Snow Shelters, Navigation, Cross-Country Skiing
Youth PAWS 2
Tuesdays: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Activities: GPS Adventure, Intro to Ropes and Knots, Alpine Ecosystem Conservation, Trip Planning and Emergencies, Lashing Structures
Check out the Youth PAWS flyer form more information: http://www.vimountaincentre.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/VIMC-Youth-PAWS-Winter-2021.pdf
10/08/2020
Great opportunity for the right person ..
10/08/2020
The role of Operation Centre Manager requires an experienced entrepreneurial leader with a working understanding of the not-for-profit business and operation of a vibrant centre.
Reporting to the VIMSS Board “Operations Committee”; the full time Manager is responsible for all operational aspects of the Centre including – development and delivery of all programs; sales of space and booking the dorm rooms; caretaking, repair and maintenance of the building; hiring and training of all staff; financial results of the Centre; and working closely with the neighbouring Mount Washington Resort staff to optimize opportunities to generate revenues.
Other desirable attributes would be an understanding of fund raising and grant writing to help support the overall financial well-being of the VIMS Society.
Mount Washington is starting to announce protocols for the winter season!
Is it time to get ready for the snow to fly yet??? ❄️
Have you checked your inbox? If you’re subscribed for emails, a letter regarding expectations for our 2020/2021 winter season is waiting to be read. Opening Day is set for December 4th, and there is no avoiding the fact that navigating your way around the resort will be different this winter. A collective effort must be part of the foundation for success as we strive to balance the safety of our guests, employees and local community.
Continue reading more details on our website at mountwashington.ca/expectations where we will continue to share updates in the coming weeks ❄️
03/28/2020
Vancouver Island Mountain Sports Society response to COVID-19
We hope that you and your family are safe, in good health and not too negatively impacted by the circumstances around the COVID-19 responses. As with many local nonprofits, it’s certainly been a challenging time here at the Vancouver Island Mountain Sports Society, including the recent closure of our Mountain Centre. Spring sessions for school groups have been cancelled. At this time, we are continuing with our planning and preparation for summer and next winter are monitoring the situation daily.
We understand the financial pressures that families are facing, however we at this point can only reschedule your group and will revisit that decision when we are back open.
During this rapidly evolving situation, we remain committed to the health, safety, and well-being of our staff, volunteers, members, participants and families. This work includes continuous communication with local health authorities, monitoring of updates from provincial and national governments, coordination with our municipal partners across the region, discussions with our peers across the country, and conversations with our dedicated staff team.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any email questions, but as the centre is closed – responses will be delayed, thank you for understanding.
Please note due the current circumstances we are not answering phone inquiries at this time.
02/14/2020
Have you ever wondered?
The Vancouver Island Mountain Centre and Sports Society make Strathcona Park’s mountain terrain and experiences accessible to all. Have you ever parked at Mount Washington’s Raven Lodge and wondered about the impressive, yet solitary, building overlooking the parking lot? I used to imagine...
02/14/2020
Did you forget to book your mountain accommodation this year and feel you are missing out? You are totally in luck!
The Vancouver Island Mountain Centre is taking last minute bookings (which means you don’t need a group to book - you can just book a bed for yourself)✌️
$35/bed or $90/room
Feb 17,18,20,23,24,25 + 27 ❄️ 🎿 ⛷😎
02/06/2020
Check out some cool backcountry programs by one of our clients...
MB Guiding is an ACMG certified guide service located in Victoria, British Columbia. We specialize in small groups and big experiences!
01/22/2020
Another 20”! Mount Washington Alpine Resort
01/18/2020
Fun for families and kids at the Mountain Centre - an experience you won’t forget...
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The Vancouver Island Mountain Centre opened its doors on a brilliantly sunny day on December 8th, 2011 at Mount Washington, BC, Canada. Located in a beautiful alpine environment adjacent to Raven Lodge and nestled at the doorstep of Paradise Meadows trailhead and Strathcona Provincial Park.
The Vancouver Island Mountain Centre is a multi use group accommodation and recreational facility operated by the non-profit Vancouver Island Mountain Sports Society (VIMSS). As VIMSS continues to evolve, it has recognized that outdoor education and environmental awareness are areas that the Society can provide. With a multitude of programming options, the Mountain Center has become home to a wide variety of groups in every season.
For athletes of all levels, the Vancouver Island Mountain Centre is a central hub where they can meet, stay and access a modern gym. In addition, there are offices for coaches and staff, group accommodations and two meeting rooms to review training runs and host journalists during events.
The Mountain Centre also serves as a classroom for school and youth groups, providing a community venue in the alpine environment for many other types of groups. The Centre provides low cost access to the wilderness environment, reducing barriers for all segments of the community.
The Vancouver Island Mountain Sports Society (VIMSS) is a non profit charity made up of representatives from local alpine, nordic, biathlon, freestyle ski and snowboard clubs; the Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports; Mount Washington Alpine Resort, mountain biking community, Pacificsport Vancouver Island and members of the community.
One of the mandates is to provide yearly grants to athletes from Vancouver Island (and neighbouring Gulf Islands) who compete in mountain sports on Vancouver Island. These grants are meant to offset the costs associated with regional and national competitions and acquisition of suitable material and educational resources to augment their training. In this way, VIMSS seeks to nurture emerging athletes on the Island and help prepare them for elite national and international competition.
VIMSS has been funding emerging Vancouver Island athletes in mountain sports since 2004 with over $100,000 distributed to more than 150 athletes.
