📍West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Another season up here
Eagle Coaster, scenic lift rides, hiking, axe throwing and geocaching.
The North Shore Mountains rise directly from Vancouver harbour, creating one of the world's most dramatic urban-wilderness interfaces. Cypress, Grouse...
The North Shore Mountains rise directly from Vancouver harbour, creating one of the world's most dramatic urban-wilderness interfaces. Cypress, Grouse, and Seymour form a trio of ski areas within minutes of downtown Vancouver.
The 2010 Winter Olympics put Cypress on the global stage when it hosted freestyle skiing and snowboarding events. The Coast Mountains here receive enormous Pacific moisture, creating abundant but warm snow.
Cypress is a locals' mountain—Vancouver residents who can be on the slopes within an hour of leaving work. The vibe is casual and unpretentious.
Cypress is a day-trip mountain in West Vancouver, reached by the mountain access road from the city. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the regional air gateway. Allow time for city traffic as well as the uphill drive.
Choose accommodation around the rest of your Vancouver visit and plan the journey to the mountain separately. Use Cypress’s current access information for transport choices, road conditions and vehicle requirements.
January and February offer the most consistent conditions. Night skiing runs several evenings per week and is a signature Cypress experience.
The region offers much more than skiing. Here's what else to explore:
World-class city amenities within 30 minutes
Famous swaying bridge through old-growth forest
Extensive trail networks through the Coast Mountains
No lodging at the ski area—visitors stay in Vancouver or North Shore communities. This is a day-trip destination.
The base lodge has typical cafeteria fare. For anything more, eat in Vancouver—which has one of North America's best food scenes.
The mountain lodge offers basics. Real après happens in Vancouver—the craft beer scene is outstanding.
Real-time conditions for planning your Cypress Mountain trip
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Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for winter conditions.
Treat Cypress as a day trip from a booked Vancouver-area base. Choose a designated RV property or accommodation and plan the mountain journey separately.
Accommodation alternatives in this guide include Fairmont Pacific Rim and Loden Vancouver. See the lodging cards for room types and booking links.
Compare lodging options ↗Book a designated overnight place for your vehicle and dates. Day parking does not provide permission to camp.