In the winter of 2009/2010 the world came to the Comox Valley… Hundreds of world class athletes converged on the slopes of Mount Washington Resort in the lead up to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games to take advantage of the excellent terrain and facilities. Some of the teams who used the mountain as their pre-games [...]
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Adventures on Vancouver Island
Located just off Canada’s southern west coast, Vancouver Island is a unique destination full of adventure. At its southern tip, the Island is home to British Columbia’s provincial capital, Victoria. A city that often feels more British than Canadian, Victoria is famous for its bountiful gardens, funky boutique shops, lively pubs and old world charm. [...]
Ski an Island in the Pacific!
Ski (or Snowboard) an Island in the Pacific! It’s hard to believe that a mountain resort on Vancouver Island receives more snow than any other place in Canada. Don’t think palm trees! Think huge stands of douglas fir and yellow cedar and bury them under metres of fluffy white stuff every winter. Mount Washington Alpine [...]
