Mount Cain Alpine Park
North American Cordillera › Pacific Coast Ranges
About Mount Cain Alpine Park
A rugged, community-run outpost on Vancouver Island where deep coastal powder and a raw, off-grid spirit define the backcountry experience.
Highlights
- Deep coastal snow
- Backcountry access
- Off-grid cabins
- Local soul
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1179m
- Top lift: 1616m
- Ski pistes: 14km
- Ski lifts: 3
- Lakes nearby: 7
- Mountain huts: 2
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Mount Cain Alpine Park
- Today: -2 to 8 °C, overcast, 1 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 2068 m (1600 to 2430 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 30 | -2 / 8 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 1 / 4 °C | rain showers | dry | 0 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 4 / 11 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 5 / 14 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 5 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 3 / 10 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 2 / 9 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 4 / 13 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 1 / 8 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 0 / 5 °C | drizzle | dry | 4 h sun |
Getting to Mount Cain Alpine Park
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Port Hardy Airport (YZT), 89 km away, about 2h13 by road