Skiing in Vancouver

Vancouver has some of the best skiing in Canada to choose from.  With 3 local mountains and Whistler only a short drive away visitors will be able to find exactly what they are looking for

Vancouver’s three ski mountains – Cypress, Grouse and Seymour – are visible from the city’s downtown core, and all are well under an hour’s drive away.

All three local mountains offer ski rentals and lessons for all ages and abilities.

Snowboarding in Vancouver

Vancouver is one of the world’s few major cities that doubles as a true winter sport mecca.

Cypress Mountain is the bigger of the 3 ski hills one can visit from Vancouver within an hour's transport from the city. With more than 50 runs, 243ha/600ac, an epic terrain park and an in-ground half-pipe, it’s no surprise that Cypress Mountain is a favourite snowboarding destination for locals and visitors alike.

All three local mountains offer snowboard rentals and lessons for all ages and abilities.

Snowshoeing in Vancouver

During the winter months, Vancouver's surrounding mountains receive several meters of snow resulting in great trails for snowshoeing

Cypress Mountain offers pristine trails, and Grouse Mountain and Mount Seymour have developed snowshoeing parks.

There are a few good programs that allow beginners to catch the hang of this winter activity and space for those who just want a clear trail and open snow. Clinics and workshops are offered on Grouse Mountain and are a gentle yet fun way to introduce kids to the outdoors.

All three resorts are a short drive from Vancouver and have snowshoe rentals available.
 

Cross-Country Skiing in Vancouver

Just 35 minutes from downtown Vancouver, Cypress Mountain is one of the most popular cross-country ski areas in Canada, and has space for thousands of cross-country skiers in a day.

There are 19km of trails groomed and track-set for skating and classic skiing; 7.5km are lit for night skiing. The trails are set amid snow-covered lakes and forest,.

An excellent cross-country ski school is located at the mountain.

Snow Tube Park

The Vancouver, Coast & Mountains region is slider heaven!

Feel the wind in your face as you cruise down exhilarating tubing hills.  Tube Parks offers great fun for the young and the young at heart. There's no skill or equipment required - just a sense of adventure and a desire for excitement.

Mountain Seymour has a separate snow-tube park. Besides the thrill of sliding down the hill in one of their specially designed tubes, tube-riders can enjoy the ride back up by their custom rope tow. Night tubing is available at weekends.

If you've never experienced snow or just can't get enough, our Cypress Mountain Tubing Park is for you. Feel the thrill of sliding down chutes in a snow tube and let our tube tow do all the work getting you back up the slope.

For those who are too small for the fun of  Cypress Tube Park, they also offer a small sliding area. Bring your own sled with you. Designed for children from 3-5 yrs old. The gentle sloping run is 25 metres long with a 4 metre elevation, small enough for your little ones to walk up and slide down on their own.

Ice Skating in Vancouver

There are hundreds of ice rinks throughout the city, some of which offer year-round skating. A complete range of skating programs, special seasonal events and rental opportunities are available at affordable rates.

All rinks have rental booths where you can rent helmets and skates.  And if you’re not completely comfortable skating on your own, you can take a walker that helps you glide better

Grouse Mountain's offers a 8,000 square foot skating pond. Perfect for a romantic evening for two or a fun-filled day with the kids.

Vancouver Trolley Tours

Join our Hop-On, Hop-Off Sightseeing tour as your first stop to discover the city of Vancouver.

Hop-On our San Francisco style replica Trolleys and let our team of friendly professional drivers deliver a live informative commentary linking you to Vancouver’s major attractions, world-famous Stanley Park, Granville Island, museums, shopping areas, restaurants and more...

For another view of the city Hop-Off the Trolley and use the FREE Granville Island Ferries coupon. A World of Fun awaits you! Thank you for choosing The Vancouver Trolley Company, Vancouver’s finest Hop-On, Hop-Off sightseeing tour.

Sleigh Rides in Vancouver

Winter comes alive on an enchanting sleigh ride through Grouse Mountain's snowy paradise. Take friends and family on a memorable journey around the mountaintop through snow-covered forests. This is what memories are made of.

Catch the sleigh ride just in behind Santa's Workshop throughout the winter season. Sleigh Rides are complimentary with your Grouse Mountain Admission, Membership, Winter Pass or Lift Ticket.

Afterwards, savour a mug of hot chocolate from one of our coffee shops or warm up by the cozy fireplace in the Peak Chalet.
 

Snowmobiling in Vancouver

Snowmobiling near Vancouver is possible in Whistler, which is just a short drive from the city. Head further afield, and the South Chilcotin Mountains are a haven for sledders looking for wide open spaces. In both of these snowmobiling locations, there are an abundance of groomed trail systems that lead riders into vast expanses of virgin powder snow.

Ice Hockey in Vancouver

Hockey is Canada's national game and its greatest contribution to world sport. A major winter preoccupation of Canada's male youth for almost 100 years, ice hockey is now played seriously by men and women.

Witness Canada’s most popular sport live at GM place or the Pacific Coliseum. Canucks and the Giants hockey games take place from October to May