Mount Washington & Area Maps
Here you will find printable PDF maps of Alpine and Nordic trails, Hiking and Biking--plus the Alpine Village, Strathcona Park Maps, and links to Ministry of Environment area maps and trail reports. For directions and travel options, please see Getting to Mount Washington, below. Oh, and don't forget to check current road conditions too.
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Mount Washington Ski Areas & Village
Alpine Skiing Trail Map
(PDF, 1.4 MB, opens in new window)
Nordic Trail Map
(PDF, 2 MB, opens in new window)
Mount Washington Alpine Village Map
(JPEG, 163K, opens in new window)
Mount Washington Hiking & Biking Map
(PDF,2 MB, opens in new window)
Strathcona Park BC
Strathcona Park BC Map
(PDF, 94 KB, opens in new window)
Ministry of Environment Strathcona Park Maps (opens in new window)
Strathcona Park Trail Report (PDF, opens in new window)
Vancouver Island, BC Maps & Travel Info
Vancouver Island Destinations
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Getting to Mount Washington
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Driving Directions to Mount Washington on Vancouver Island, BC
From
Victoria, head north on ROUTE 1 N / TRANS CANADA HWY N.past Nanaimo (see the Malahat Cam) and take EXIT 130 to Strathcona Parkway which leads to Mount Washington Alpine Resort. Estimated driving time: 2 1/2 hours.
From Nanaimo, head north on Highway
19 and take EXIT 130 to Strathcona Parkway which leads to Mount Washington Alpine Resort. It’s an easy two hour drive from Nanaimo, and the road is paved right up to the parking lot. For Strathcona Parkway in winter, you must have good winter tires or carry chains. Estimated driving time: 75 minutes.
From Campbell River and points north, Travel south on Highway 19 and take EXIT 130 to Strathcona Parkway.
In Winter Use Good Winter Tires or carry Chains
Occasionally there are chain-up advisories on Strathcona Parkway. Chains are available for purchase at the bottom chain-up area and at the loading bay area of the Alpine Lodge. You are advised to BE PREPARED! Supply is limited.
Current Road Conditions
Road Report (Toll Free): 1-800-550-4997
DriveBC Road Report
BC Highways - Malahat Cam
BC Highways - Nanaimo Cam
Rental Car Companies operating in the area include Budget Rental Cars and National Rental Cars.
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Public Transportation Services
Greyhound
Regular scheduled service from Victoria, Duncan and Nanaimo. Offering 'Transportation Only' rates as well as 'Ski Package Specials' including return bus transportation and lift tickets. Reservations required. Phone: Victoria: 250-388-5248 Duncan: 250-746-4841 Nanaimo: 250-753-4371
Smith Transportation Ltd
(Winter only): Daily bus runs from Victoria, Nanaimo and Courtenay. Also runs daily from the chain up area at the base of the mountain. Pickup locations (subject to change without notice): Victoria, Mill Bay, Duncan, Ladysmith, Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum, Courtenay & Area. Phone: Victoria 382-2544, Nanaimo 756-2544
All other areas Toll Free at 1-877-756-2544
Wilson's Transportation Ltd
(Winter only): Wilson's Transportation and Sports Rent Victoria offer convenient, regular service to Mount Washington Alpine Resort from Victoria. Catering to your individual and group travel needs. Online seat booking. Phone: 250-475-3235 Toll Free: 1-800-567-3288
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Ferry Service to Vancouver Island
Vancouver-Victoria or Nanaimo B.C. Ferries
Routes & Fares 1-888-223-3779
Reservations 1-888-724-5223
www.bcferries.com
BC Ferries Webcams - view traffic at ferry terminals
Seattle-Victoria (Passenger only) - Victoria
Clipper
1-800-888-2535
www.victoriaclipper.com
Port Angeles - Victoria
1-360-457-4491
www.cohoferry.com
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Air Travel to Comox on Vancouver Island
Air
travelers can connect through to Comox International
Airport from Vancouver
International Airport, or from Seattle to nearby Campbell River via Kenmore
Air.
Daily WestJet flights from Calgary or Edmonton arrive
at Comox
International Airport. Air Canada operates scheduled
flights from Seattle and Vancouver to Comox International Airport.
Rental Car Companies operating out of Comox International Airport include Budget Rental Cars and National Rental Cars. Ph: (250) 334-0202
Toll Free: 1-800-387-4747. Several shuttle services operate between Mount Washington and Comox Internation Airport, including Ambassador Shuttle Service.
Ph: (250) 338-7717
Toll Free: 1-800-268-8900
Air Canada:
1-800-663-8868 (US)
1888-247-2262 (Canada)
www.aircanada.com
Central Mountain Air
1-888-865-8585
www.flycma.com/
Pacific Coastal Airlines
1-800-663-2872
www.pacific-coastal.com
WestJet (Calgary or Edmonton-Comox)
1-888-937-8538
www.westjet.com
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Page last updated:
November 17, 2009
