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GET A MILE HIGH AT MOUNT WASHINGTON THIS SUMMER
Popular winter resort opens for summer activities
COMOX VALLEY, VANCOUVER ISLAND – Mount Washington elevates sightseeing to new levels as the resort kicks off another summer season with scenic chair rides, festivals, events and the reopening of the Bike Park. Mount Washington has been named one ofCanada's most magnificent views, so many locals like to show off the scene from the top of the mountain to family and friends visiting from out of town.
“The view from the top of the mountain is second to none,” explained Don Sharpe, Director of Business Operations. “And, we have lots of things to do, so it’s easy to spend the afternoon in the Alpine.”
The resort is now open for Mile High Scenic Chairlift Rides and Ted’s Summer Grill is open longer hours every day. Mile High Scenic Chairlift Rides are not only visually spectacular; they're comfortable, safe and affordable. Rides to the top of the mountain in the Eagle Chair are $19 per person and only $14 for seniors aged 65 and up. Kids 5 and younger are free. The Chair operates daily from 11am to 5pm everyday (weather permitting). Once you have unloaded at the top you will find views of the Comox Valley, Campbell River, the Georgia Strait, and the Coastal Range in one direction, and views of the Beaufort Range that runs up the middle of the Island and includes the peaks of Albert Edwards in the other direction.
In addition to hiking and sightseeing, Mount Washington offers a range of family activities and on-mountain dining. There will be a new 4-in-1 Bungy Trampoline, and along with the new tramp there is mini golf, disc golf, giant chess, and a playground for the kids as well as a very pleasant courtyard to enjoy the spectacular mountain vistas.
Special events of note include Mount Washington's popular Beer Festival called“Tapped” which is scheduled for July 15th and theAlpine Wine Festival which will occur on August12th. Family events include the Scavenger Hunt on July 16th and the Inukshuk Building contest on the August Civic Holiday weekend.
Lift-accessed mountain biking will be returningtoMount Washington Alpine Resort this summer. The trail crew has been working steadily throughout the spring towards an anticipated mid-July opening. Bike Park Passes are now on sale. More information about the Bike Park will be made available online at
ABOUT MOUNT WASHINGTON
Mount Washington Alpine Resort is located just 30 minutes from the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, British Columbia and hosts over 300,000 visits per year. In the winter guests enjoy five chairlifts and five carpet lifts accessing over 1,700 acres and 1,657 vertical feet of alpine terrain. The resort also has 55 kilometers of designated cross-country skiing and 25km of snowshoeing trails along with a dedicated Nordic lodge.
Summer activities at Mount Washington include lift-accessed mountain biking, a new quad bungy trampoline, scenic chairlift rides, disc golf, miniature golf, boardwalk chess and checkers, shopping and dining. The resort also plays host to over 30 weddings per year plus numerous group and corporate events.
Off-island visitors can use WestJet, Air Canada, Central Mountain Air, and Pacific Coastal Airlines which provide air service to the Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) or they can fly right into Comox Marina via Harbour Air. Additional carriers serving the Victoria Airport (YYJ) includes Alaska Airlines out of Seattle.
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