The snowy season in Vancouver is what dreams are made: the perfect sprinkling of white snowy powder throughout the cozy neighborhoods and the city’s perfect proximity to surrounding mountains full of winter wonderland bliss. Vancouver area is renowned for its skiing, snowboarding, and other fun snow-related activities – we’ve rounded up the top destination for your perfect winter.
I. Tubing and Sledding
1. Grouse Mountain Sliding Zone
Zoom to warp speed on the two speedy sliding zones located at the glorious Grouse Mountain, it’s fun for the whole family. Here, you can access them by sled, which you can rent for 5 dollars each. This slide zone usually opens in December but is dependent on mountain conditions.
Phone: 604-980-9311
Address: 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, BC
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2. Tobogganing at Mt. Seymour
Tobogganing is a really fun way to enjoy the snowy conditions, a nostalgic activity of up and down the hills at fun speeds. At Mt. Seymour, it is open to all ages.
Cost: $10 to $15
Phone: 604-986-2261
Address: 1700 Mt Seymour Road, North Vancouver, BC
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3. Snow tubing at Mount Seymour
For those who only want to zoom down the hill and not have to work for it by climbing back up, Snow tubing is an excellent option. You get towed up in the comfort of your tube then have a total thrill ride as you zoom down the hill!
Cost: $33
Phone: 604-986-2261
Address: 1700 Mt Seymour Road, North Vancouver, BC
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4. Whistler Olympic Park Tobogganing
This is the perfect destination to enjoy with your family as you embark on the chariot of your choice – saucer, carpets or toboggan and race down the hills!
Cost: Access to the toboggan hill is FREE with a season pass or with a cross-country ski or snowshoe day ticket
Phone: 604-964-0059
Address: 5 Callaghan Valley Rd, Whistler
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5. Bubly Tube Park
For an exhilarating trip down the hill, Bubly is a great option, with 7 tube lanes, which gain in speed as you go along, with one dedicated to the youngsters. Bubly is housed in Base 2 Zone of Blackcomb Mountain!
Cost: $19 to $43
Phone: 604-967-8950
Address: Base 2 Zone of Blackcomb Mountain
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6. Queen Elizabeth Park, Vancouver
As it’s one of the highest points in Vancouver, it’s a sweet spot for some sledding or tobogganing. It is free and in the cove of the pretty trees of Queen Elizabeth. Head there when there is enough snow, it is located on 33rd Avenue and Cambie street!
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7. Burnaby Mountain Park
With its higher elevation, Burnaby Mountain Park is a really fun option in metro Vancouver. It also offers great views of the city! This option is completely free and a good option for the whole family. It is located in North Burnaby on Centennial Way.
Phone: 604-294-7450
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II. Skiing & Snowboarding
1. Cypress Mountain
With over 50 runs, Cypress Mountain is a mere 30 minutes from Downtown Vancouver. You can enjoy exciting terrain of varying levels and elevations and of course, outstanding and memorable views. The mountain offers lessons so you can practice on the mountain.
Cost: $8 to $113
Phone: 604-926-5612
Address: 6000 Cypress Bowl Road, West Vancouver
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2. Grouse Mountain
Just 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver is glorious Grouse Mountain, where you can experience true panoramic views and exciting outdoor adventures. Nicknamed the Peak of Vancouver, Grouse offers over 30 runs and offers both day and night skiing. It is suitable for snow bunnies of all levels, too.
Cost: $39 to $84
Phone: 604-980-9311
Address: 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver
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3. Mount Seymour
A relaxed and family-owned local mountain offers a welcoming and laid-back atmosphere a mere 30 minutes from downtown and 40 fun runs.
Cost: $8 to $89
Phone: 604-986-2261
Address: 1700 Mt Seymour Road, North Vancouver
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4. Whistler Blackcomb
Whistler is a world-renowned skiing destination with over 200 runs and over 8,000 acres of land! Whistler is just over an hour and a half drive from Vancouver but the drive is magnificent, with memorable views along the way.
Cost: $135 & up
Phone: 604-967-8950
Address: 4545 Blackcomb Way, Whistler
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5. Manning Park
Enjoy the fresh, crisp mountain air at Manning Park! This low-key destination is about 2.5 hours from Vancouver and is a well-known year-round destination. Manning Park offers over 30 runs for building amazing memories.
Cost: $19 & up
Phone: 604-668-5922
Address: 7500 HWY #3, Manning Park
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