Mount Seymour
British Columbia
Located in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Mount Seymour has the highest base elevation and the deepest annual snowfall of all the local mountains.
Only 22 km from downtown Vancouver, Mount Seymour has a base elevation of 1,010 m and a 1,400 m summit.
The mountain has varied terrain and consists of 40 percent intermediate, 40 percent beginner and 20 percent advanced. There are four chairlifts and two beginner tows. The longest run is 2.4 km, the vertical drop-nearly 400 m and the average snowfall is 400 cm.
A ski school caters to all ages and abilities, and rental services (full ski and snowboard) are available. Guided snowshoe adventures with a naturalist are provided for groups.
To get there, cross the Second Narrows Bridge and take the 3rd exit (exit #22). Take Mount Seymour Parkway and follow the signs to the provincial park. Turn left at Mount Seymour Road (in front of the Mohawk Station). Follow the road for 15 minutes to the top of the mountain.
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