Nordic Centre

Raven LodgeIf you're looking for activities beyond alpine, all snowbound tastes are catered for. Mount Washington provides guests with one of the top-rated Nordic experiences in North America. The resort’s post and beam Raven Lodge, perched on the edge of Strathcona Provincial Park, is the epicenter of Vancouver Island’s cross-country community. Over 55 km or 34 miles of world-class machine groomed cross-country trails exist around the resort and through scenic park lands.

In addition to cross-country skiing, top off your Island Nordic experience with a day of snowshoeing in Mount Washington’s snow-frosted forests. The Raven Lodge’s popular evening Snowshoe Fondue returns for another sumptuous winter. Don't forget to book the fondue in advance so you don't miss out!

Things To Do Cross Country

Cross Country

Nordic Rentals

Cross-Country Skiing

We offer both SNS Profile and NNN, skate and classic rentals. Please Note: Equipment Rentals are subject to taxes. Identification required (Driver's License, Amex. Visa, Mastercard, Passport, Status Card).

Tickets and Trail Passes

Cross-Country Skiing

2011-12 Nordic Trail Passes are available at Raven Lodge, online, rentals and the retail shop.

Cross Country Lessons and Camps

Cross-Country Skiing

Fast-track your development, this season with one of our cross country camp programs or lesson. Our nordic centre specializes in the highest quality of instruction for beginner to elite skiers.

Nordic Activities

Cross-Country Skiing

Cross Country Skiing is known as one of the few Life Style sports, this means you can start it at almost any age and keep on growing within it throughout your life.
 

Nordic Weather and Conditions

Discover Cross-Country Kids

Get the latest weather and condition report information when you need it, sign up for daily reports and get information via email

Snowshoeing

Snowshoeing

Snowshoeing is an excellent activity for those looking for outdoor fun that allows them to "get back to nature". Snowshoeing equipment is available for rent at the Raven Lodge.
 

Strathcona Park Information

Paradise Meadows Parking Restrictions for the Winter Season

For Park users wishing to park vehicles overnight or for multiple days, visitors must follow the process below or risk the potential of having your vehicle towed away at the owners expense. Prior to leaving vehicles overnight, Park users must obtain a permit from Mount Washington's Raven Lodge.

Mount Washington's Raven Lodge staff will direct overnight Park users to an appropriate parking site and provide them with a "no fee" permit for the dashboard of their vehicle. The permit's format will be randomly changed for security purposes.

For those expecting to arrive when Raven Lodge is closed, overnight park users must phone (250) 334-5764 prior to their trip, to discuss parking requirements and obtain the number for the "coded lock box" where Raven Lodge staff will place a permit with the user's name on it. The permit sheet will have a simple parking lot site plan where staff can illustrate an approved parking area.

Designated parking sites will change at the discretion of Mount Washington Resort in order to address snow-clearing concerns.

Any unauthorized (non-permitted) vehicle using Mount Washington's parking lots overnight will/could be towed at owner's expense.

Nordic Lesson Times

All Lesson Start Times

  • 9:00am
  • 11:00am
  • 1:00pm
  • 3:00pm
  • 5:00pm Fri. - Sat.

Private lessons run 1 hour in duration with all other lessons running 1 1/2 hours with two or more participants. To book in advance contact us at: (250)-334-5763