Experience Winter and Summer on the Same Day in Vancouver

An aerial view of skiing at Grouse Mountain with the city in the background.

Skiing at Grouse Mountain. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Kindred & Scout.

With snow in the mountains and warmer temperatures at sea level, now is the perfect time to experience winter and summer on the same day in Vancouver. Here’s the perfect itinerary to make it happen.

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Experience Winter and Summer on the Same Day in Vancouver

How to Night Ski and Après in Vancouver

Night skiing at Grouse Mountain near Vancouver

Photo: Grouse Mountain

Watch the sunset from a mountain top, then swish downhill on lighted runs while the city lights twinkle beneath you – that’s night skiing in Vancouver. Here’s how to make it happen, plus where to après-ski.

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How to Night Ski and Après in Vancouver

One Amazing Winter Day in Vancouver

Downtown Vancouver with snow on the North Shore Mountains.

Downtown Vancouver with snow on North Shore mountains. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Clayton Perry

From beach walks to ski slopes with breaks for incredible food, sightseeing, and art, you can experience Vancouver’s nature, adventure, and culture all in one amazing winter day.

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One Amazing Winter Day in Vancouver

Where to Go Sledding and Snow-Tubing Near Vancouver in Winter 2023/24

Sledding at Grouse Mountain in Vancouver

Sledding at Grouse Mountain. Photo credit: Tourism Vancouver / Rishad Daroowala

While it rarely snows in the city, Vancouver’s mountains are a great place to go sledding. Here are our picks for the best places to go sledding, tobogganing, and snow-tubing near Vancouver in winter 2023/24.

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Where to Go Sledding and Snow-Tubing Near Vancouver in Winter 2023/24

Everything you Need to Know about Skiing Near Vancouver in Winter 2023/24

Skiers ride the chairlift at Grouse Mountain with the city in the background.

Chair lift on Grouse Mountain. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Kazutoshi Yoshimura

At this time of year, if it’s raining in the city, it’s snowing in the mountains. And that means ski season is just around the corner. Here’s everything you need to know about skiing at six resorts near Vancouver in winter 2023/24.

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Everything you Need to Know about Skiing Near Vancouver in Winter 2023/24

How to Go Mountain Biking Near Vancouver

A mountain biker hits a jump in the forest

Photo: Destination BC/Stirl and Rae Photo

In the 1980s and 90s, Vancouver mountain bikers pioneered gnarly and technical riding with tons of woodwork. These days you can ride classic jank or smooth flow in several different zones. Here’s everything you need to know about mountain biking near Vancouver.

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How to Go Mountain Biking Near Vancouver

6 Snowy Nighttime Adventures Around Vancouver

A group of people look at a lit up sculpture on the Grouse Mountain Light Walk

Grouse Mountain Light Walk. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Kindred & Scout

Sunset comes early in winter, but just because it’s dark doesn’t mean you can’t have an adventure. From skiing to snowshoeing and more, here are six snowy nighttime adventures around Vancouver.

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6 Snowy Nighttime Adventures Around Vancouver