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

8 Things to Do at E.C. Manning Provincial Park in the Summer

Lightning Lakes in Manning Park

Lightning Lake in Manning Park. Photo: Taryn Eyton/HappiestOutdoors.ca

Located east of Vancouver in the Cascade Mountains, E.C. Manning Provincial Park makes a great summer day trip from the city. You can go for a hike, spot some wildlife, swim, enjoy incredible mountain views, and lots more.

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8 Things to Do at E.C. Manning Provincial Park in the Summer

Your Outdoors Bucket List for Winter 2022/23 in Vancouver

Sledding at Grouse Mountain in Vancouver

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

The first snows have hit the local mountains, which means winter is almost here. In Vancouver, that means lots of fun activities like skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, and more. Here is what you should add to your outdoors bucket list for winter 2022/23.

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Your Outdoors Bucket List for Winter 2022/23 in Vancouver

Everything You Need to Know About Skiing Near Vancouver in Winter 2022/23

Snowboarder at Whistler Blackcomb

Snowboarding at Whistler. Photo: Destination BC/@miraecampbell

The first flakes of snow have hit the mountains, which means ski season is around the corner! Here is everything you need to know about skiing at six ski resorts near Vancouver in winter 2022/23.

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Everything You Need to Know About Skiing Near Vancouver in Winter 2022/23

July 2022 Vancouver Area Hike of the Month: Lightning Lakes Loop

View from the Lightning Lakes day use area in Manning Park

View from the Lightning Lakes Day Use area in E.C. Manning Provincial Park. Photo: Taryn Eyton/HappiestOutdoors.ca

On a hot summer day, a hike with lots of shade and a lake to jump into is the best plan. Make a day trip out to E.C. Manning Provincial Park to hike the Lightning Lakes Loop Trail, finishing with a swim.

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July 2022 Vancouver Area Hike of the Month: Lightning Lakes Loop

Everything You Need to Know About Skiing Near Vancouver in Winter 2021/22

Skier at Cypress Mountain in Vancouver

Skiing at Cypress Mountain. Photo: Destination BC/Insight Photography

Ski season is almost here! Do you have questions about opening dates, masks, vaccines, and advance booking at ski resorts? Here’s everything you need to know about how to ski near Vancouver this winter.

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Everything You Need to Know About Skiing Near Vancouver in Winter 2021/22

6 Places to Ski Near Vancouver This Winter

The chairlift at Grouse Mountain in Vancouver

Chairlift on Grouse Mountain. Photo: Tourism Vancouver/Kazutoshi Yoshimura

Feel the swish of snow beneath your feet and the cold wind in your face: ski season is almost here! Due to COVID-19, the 2020/21 ski season will be a little different, but Vancouver’s local resorts are committed to safety and have put measures in place to ensure you can ski and ride this winter. Here’s everything you need to know about how to ski in Vancouver this winter at six local ski resorts. Continue reading:
6 Places to Ski Near Vancouver This Winter