North Shore, West Vancouver
Cypress Mountain
Vancouver's biggest local mountain, and the pick for a full day of varied terrain without driving to Whistler. It has two peaks, six chairlifts and 610 m of vertical, and it hosted freestyle skiing and snowboarding at the 2010 Olympics. Night skiing runs 5 to 10pm daily in season.
Vancouver's biggest local mountain and 2010 Olympic venue, for a full day close to the city.
Mountain stats
- Vertical
- 610 m / 2,010 ft
- Skiable area
- 600 acres
- Lifts
- 6
- Runs
- 61
Source: resort site · last updated October 2, 2026 · Trail map →
Season passes
- Ikon Pass · Ikon Base Pass: 5 days · Dec 26-30, 2026; Jan 16-17, 2027; Feb 13-14, 2027 · 2026/27 Official Ikon Pass page →
- Ikon Pass · Ikon Pass: 7 days · No blackout dates · 2026/27 Official Ikon Pass page →
- Ikon Pass · Ikon Session Pass: 2, 3 or 4 total days (pass total, not per resort) · Blackout dates apply · 2026/27 Official Ikon Pass page →
Nearest town guide
Vancouver & North Shore
Three local mountains a short drive from downtown Vancouver (Grouse puts itself about 15 minutes away), with night skiing, lessons for every age, snowshoe trails and tubing. Make it a mountain evening or a family day without the long drive.
Explore Vancouver & North Shore →
Trail map
We do not redraw resort maps. This is the mountain's own map, kept current by the resort.
The same page carries the downhill map plus Nordic and snowshoe trail maps and run stats.
Terrain and ability
- Beginner: gentle lower runs and a learning area, with progression terrain close by.
- Intermediate: the bulk of the mountain. Good place to log laps on groomers.
- Advanced: steeper pitches and tree runs, though the true expert terrain is limited compared with Whistler or Baker.
Cypress also runs terrain park features and a separate Nordic area, so a day can mix park, groomers and cross country.
Getting there
- About a 30 to 45 minute drive from downtown Vancouver up Cypress Bowl Road.
- Winter tyres or chains are required on the access road in winter.
- Parking fills early on weekends and powder days. A shuttle service runs from Vancouver in winter.
Tickets and passes
- Day tickets, evening tickets and season passes are sold by the resort.
- Night skiing is a genuine option here, which suits an after-work session.
We do not list prices. Official tickets and passes →
Access for 2026/27: Ikon Pass or resort season pass
- On the Ikon Pass for 2026/27 as a limited day destination, with fewer days and blackout dates on the Ikon Base Pass. Confirm the current day count on the official Ikon page.
- Cypress also sells its own downhill season passes, from unlimited down to weekend nights.
- Not on the Epic Pass.
Official Ikon Pass information →Compare Epic, Ikon and resort passes →
Official season passes
- Downhill season passes are sold by the resort, with youth, student and senior categories.
- A North Shore pass pays off quickly if you ride after work rather than only on weekends.
Passes are sold by the resort, and we do not list prices or take a cut. Official season passes →
Rentals, lessons and family
- Rentals and lessons available on the mountain for both skiing and snowboarding.
- Tubing and snowshoeing give a non-riding option for mixed groups.
Conditions and webcams
Snow, lift status and webcams change hour to hour, so they stay with the resort.
Local shops & services
Vancouver shops in our directory, nearest for this local mountain:
- Boardroom · Boardroom West 4th, Boardroom Clearance (West 4th)
- Burton Vancouver · Burton Vancouver (West 4th)
- Comor - Go Play Outside · Comor Kitsilano, Comor North Shore
- North Shore Ski and Board
- Pacific Boarder · Pacific Boarder Kitsilano
- Sports Junkies
- Surefoot Vancouver · Surefoot Vancouver (Kitsilano)
- The Destination Slope and Surf Outfitters
- West Coast Sports · West Coast Sports West 4th
- Westside Ski Bike & Board · West Side Sports West 4th
A shop listing shows what a shop offers, not confirmed availability.
Beyond the resort day
Heli and cat operators in this area. Dates, programs and booking stay with the operator.
- Canada West Mountain School: avalanche courses and guided ski touring →
- Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures: guided ski touring and avalanche courses →
Plan a trip to Cypress Mountain
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