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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.
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.
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
The Hills Health Ranch
www.skithehills.com Toll Free:
1-800-663-2233
Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at The Hills Snow Park is a family experience. As a leading Nordic resort ski destination, the Hills is home to 150 km of trails in British Columbia's beautiful Cariboo region. The terrain ranges from wide open spaces through gently rolling countryside to challenging hills and descents. Experience the best cross-country skiing during the day, and enjoy the soothing spa services during the evening. The Hills is an easy five hour drive from Vancouver, or book the scheduled snow coach leaving from Vancouver weekly. For a full page about Hills Health Ranch click here.
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.
Nipika
Mountain Resort
www.nipika.com Toll Free: 1-877-725-6667
Nipika Mountain Resort is an eco lodge nestled in the Canadian Rockies beside Kootenay National Park. Guests are invited to retreat and relax in a beautiful environment right out the front door of luxurious lodge and cabin accommodations. Enjoy a day of xc skiing or snowshoeing on the 50 km trail system. Guests of the resort have full access to 1500 acres of wilderness and some of the best variety of trails in the Rockies. For a full page about Nipika Mountain Resort click here.
Group retreat packages and accommodations are also available. Nipika's Ski School offers lessons by Lyle Wilson, former coach of the Canadian National Cross-Country Ski Team.
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.
South Cariboo Tourism - 99 Mile and 108 Mile Ski Trails
www.CaribooWinter.com Toll
Free: 877-511-5353
99
Mile and 108 Mile Ski Trails
www.100milenordics.com
The South Cariboo is the self proclaimed international Nordic Ski Capital,
and boasts the world's largest cross country skis-36 foot Karhu racing
skis-outside its Visitor Info Centre. The 99 Mile Trails is a 150 km
community-based trail system, one of the longest groomed networks in
North America. South Cariboo offers superb trail variety, both groomed
and wilderness areas, powder snow, spectacular scenery, and exciting
events.
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 Golden - Dawn Mountain Nordic Ski Trails
www.tourismgolden.com info@tourismgolden.com
Phone: 800-622-GOLD (4653)
Golden Nordics
www.goldennordicclub.ca
For those searching for pure unrefined authenticity, Golden, BC has
plenty of winter activities to choose from. The Dawn Mountain Nordic
Center offers 30 km of groomed trails for both classic and skate skiing.
Skiing the Dawn Mountain trails promises fantastic views of the surrounding
Purcell and Rocky Mountain ranges. The trail system comprises gently
rolling loops along with an extended system of moderately difficult
trails spreading through coniferous forests, open meadows and gentle
ridge lines.
Tourism
Kamloops - Stake Lake Nordic Centre
www.tourismkamloops.com
Toll Free: 800-662-1994
Stake Lake Nordic Centre
www.overlanderskiclub.com
Varied terrain, dry light snow and sunny skies make Kamloops the ultimate destination for winter activities in British Columbia. From cross-country skiing to horse-drawn sleigh rides, Kamloops has winter fun covered! Check out beautiful Stake Lake Nordic Centre--the region's most popular Nordic destination with 50 km of groomed track-set trails and snowshoe trails. Located only 25 minutes south of Kamloops, Stake Lake offers a fantastic Nordic experience at a reasonable cost.
Tourism Kimberley, www.tourismkimberley.com Toll-free: 1-800-667-0871, Kimberley Nordic Ski Trails www.kimberleynordic.org
Nestled in the Rocky and Purcell Mountains, Kimberley,
BC offers a variety of outdoor winter activities. The Kimberley Nordic
trail network is located at the upper base area of the Kimberley Alpine
Resort and winds through 600+ acres of amazing terrain. The 33 km trail
system consists of double track-set trails and centre skating lanes.
There are also a variety of single track-set secondary trails and a
3.3 km lit loop for night skiing. The trails are suited to skiers of
all abilities.
For the slightly more adventurous, try Nordic ski touring
on ungroomed trails straight into beautiful Kimberley Nature Park. Snowshoeing
is allowed on the outside lanes of the Nordic trails and in Kimberley
Nature Park. Also available are sled dog tours, guided snowshoe tours,
snowshoe fondue dinner, horse-drawn sleigh rides, and igloo accommodation
and dinner. Fly direct to Canadian Rockies International Airport - only
20 minutes from Kimberley Nordic Ski Trails with Air Canada or Delta
Airlines.
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
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.
