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Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing
in British Columbia, Canada
Awesome
and spectacular in British Columbia! For a one-stop Web site for xc
ski destinations in British Columbia click www.BCNordic.com
For individual BC resorts see below.
Cypress Mountain
www.cypressmountain.com
contact@cypressmountain.com
Cypress Mountain is the destination for family winter fun-and only 30
minutes from downtown Vancouver. With over 19 km of groomed track-set
trails (including 7 km of night lit trails), and an extensive snowshoe
trail system, Cypress offers a fantastic Nordic winter experience for
all ages and abilities. Snowshoe tours range from a 2-hour trek through
sub-alpine meadows, to a 4-hour fondue feast hosted in historic Hollyburn
Lodge. XC and snowshoe equipment rentals are available onsite. Choose
from an assortment of learn-to-ski or snowshoe packages, lessons, camps,
and clinics.
Dakota
Ridge Winter Recreation Area - Sunshine Coast, www.scrd.ca
604-885-6801, 604-885-6802 (SNOW PHONE)
Dakota Ridge Winter Recreation Area is a gem located on BC's Sunshine Coast. The Ridge offers world-class cross country skiing and snowshoeing just a short 30 minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver. The Ridge's 13 km of track and skate set ski trails and 8 km of snowshoe trails wind through moss covered old growth forests and open areas in a beautiful sub alpine setting.
Unforgettable views of the Coast Mountains, Vancouver Island, and Georgia Straight capture the magic of the Sunshine Coast. With over 100 B&Bs and numerous resorts, hotels and motels, the Sunshine Coast has accommodations to suit all budgets and tastes. Check out Sunshine Coast Tourism - www.sunshinecoastcanada.com or www.bbsunshinecoast.com
Lost Lake Cross-Country Ski Trails
www.whistler.ca Snow Phone: 604-935-PLAY
(7529)
Just minutes from Whistler Village, the Lost Lake Cross Country Ski
Trails has 30 km of groomed track-set and snowshoe trails. The entire
trail system meanders through Lost Lake Park, the Chateau Whistler Golf
Course and Nicklaus North Golf Course in the valley. A log hut perched
on the shore of Lost Lake offers a cozy and warm shelter along the way.
Cross Country Connection is the main stop for trail tickets, maps, snacks,
lessons, and equipment rentals. Rest rooms and drinking stations are
at designated areas on the trail.
Mount Washington Alpine Resort
www.mountwashington.ca Toll
Free: 888-231-1499
Mount Washington Alpine Resort offers some of the best cross-country skiing in North America. With over 55 km (33 miles) of track-set xc ski trails ranging from beginner to expert level, you'll find more than enough terrain to choose from--not to mention stunning views from any vantage point! The resort also has a biathlon range and 20 km of snowshoe trails. Raven Lodge offers equipment rentals, food services, licensed restaurant, retail outlets, waxing room, sauna and showers, and much more.
Silver
Star Mountain Resort
www.skisilverstar.com Toll
Free: 800-663-4431
A Nordic winter wonderland with all kinds of activities awaits you at
Silver Star. Choose from simple hotels or luxurious vacation homes with
true ski-in ski-out access to more than 105 km (62 miles) of groomed
and track-set trails.
Silver Star boasts the longest Nordic season in North America, with
annual snowfall of more than 700 cm (23 ft) of light, dry Okanagan powder.
Combine that with average daily temperatures -5 C (23 F) and 45 perfectly
groomed mountain trails and the result is a truly incredible Nordic
experience. Whether you are new to the sport or an elite athlete, there
is something for everyone at Silver Star. For a full
page about Silver Star Mountain Resort click
here.
Shuswap Tourism - Larch Hills Cross-Country Ski Trails
www.shuswap.bc.ca Phone: 877-725-6667
Larch Hills Cross-Country Ski Trails
www.skilarchhills.ca
Discover the Shuswap region and experience winter fun in one of the
most beautiful regions in British Columbia. The Larch Hills Cross Country
Ski Trails, located approximately 20 km from Salmon Arm, BC, has a 125
km trail network, snowshoe trails, cozy chalet, and cabin. The venue
hosts the renowned Reino Keski-Salmi Loppet, a fun, family-friendly
event held each January.
Sun Peaks Resort
www.sunpeaksresort.com Toll
Free: 800-663-4431
With 28 km of track-set cross-country trails, snowshoe trails, and another 12 km of backcountry trails, Sun Peaks offers a Nordic experience suitable for all ages and abilities. The charming ski-through alpine village at the base of all three mountains gives visitors access to chairlifts, hotels, eateries, shopping, sports school, spas, and a variety of other après-ski activities.
Sun Peaks is a family-friendly resort and offers day care
services and a ski school for children 18 months in the village. Other
fun family events include First Trax Breakfast, Kids Casino Night, and
the Slope Side Movie Night.
Tourism
Rossland, www.tourismrossland.com
Toll-free: 1-888-725-0599 - Black Jack Cross-Country Ski Trails,
www.skiblackjack.ca
Rossland, BC is a true Nordic town located in the Monashee
Mountains at 3,400 feet elevation - Canada's second highest elevation
city.
Black Jack Cross-Country Ski Trails, located 3 km from downtown Rossland
and minutes from Red Mountain Resort is one of BC's premier Nordic skiing
venues. Black Jack boasts one of the longest ski seasons in North America
and has 30 km + of groomed track-set trails for classic and skate skiing,
plus 1 km night-lit trails. For a unique gastronomic experience out
on the trails, check out "Le Petit Fromage" - ski 2 km up
to a rustic cabin and enjoy a 3-course authentic French cheese fondue
dinner.
The mountainside community features a lively main street with heritage
boutique shops and restaurants and offers a complete range of accommodations
from hostels and camping to luxurious condos.
Tourism Smithers - Bulkley Valley Nordic Centre
www.tourismsmithers.com
Toll Free: 1-800-542-6673
Bulkley Valley Nordic Centre
www.bvnordic.ca
Situated in the picturesque Bulkley Valley of northwestern British Columbia, the area is renowned for excellent snow conditions, a lengthy ski season and plenty of winter recreational activities. The Bulkley Valley Nordic Centre, located 15 minutes from downtown Smithers (on the mid-slopes of Hudson Bay Mountain) offers exceptional xc skiing in pristine natural surroundings. You'll find a beautiful day lodge, waxing huts, biathlon range, and 45 km of groomed ski trails for classic and skate skiers.
Whistler Olympic Park
www.whistlerolympicpark.com
Toll Free: 1-877-764-2455 Tours Info: 604-964-2455. For a full page of info click Whistler Olympic Park.
Whistler Olympic Park is the site of the xc ski, biathlon, Nordic combined,
and ski jumping events for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic
Winter Games. The venue offers 50 km of expertly groomed world-class
competition and recreation ski trails, a state-of-the-art ski jumping
facility and the most modern biathlon range in North America.
Night-lit skiing trails, snowshoe trails and dog-friendly ski trails
are also available. The adjacent 42 km of xc ski trails at Callaghan
Country Wilderness Adventures bring the total available trails up to
more than 90 km, making Whistler Olympic Park and the Callaghan Valley
a truly world-class destination ski area. Whistler Olympic
Park photo by Steve Rogers.
Callaghan Country Wilderness Adventures
www.callaghancountry.com Toll Free: 877-938-0616
Located in the Southern Coast Mountain range of British Columbia, Callaghan Country Wilderness Adventures encompasses 8,600 acres of pristine wilderness, old growth forests, rugged peaks, stunning glaciers, and powder-filled meadows. The deluxe backcountry Callaghan Lodge offers comfortable accommodation, delicious meals, friendly hospitality, and a variety of outdoor activities, including cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding and backcountry skiing. There are 42 km of track-set trails available for both classic and skate skiing. No matter what your definition of winter fun, you will find it at Callaghan Lodge.