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Nordic Area and Raven Lodge

If 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.

Raven Lodge

In addition to cross-country skiing, top off your Island Nordic experience with a day of snowshoeing in Mount Washington’s snow-frosted forests. There are over 20 kilometres or 12 miles of scenic winter walking trails. 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!

Nordic Activities

Nordic Area and Raven Lodge Lessons and Clinics

Discover Cross-Country

Cross-Country Skiing
Beginner's package including trail pass, rental gear, and a one-hour Classic or Skate beginner lesson.
  • $43

Group Lessons

Cross-Country Skiing
For Classic and Skate technics with classes from beginners to advanced. Build new skills or master technics in a fun and friendly group setting.
  • $TBA per person

Private Lessons

Cross-Country Skiing
Find out why Mount Washington is one of the top ten Nordic destinations in North America. Come and slide on 55 km of meticulously groomed skate and classic cross-country trails
  • $65 per hour $29 per additional person - maximum of 3

Women's Day Escapes

Cross-Country Skiing
Join a group of like-minded ladies and enjoy a day skiing in Strathconca Provincial Park. Escapes run every Tuesday and includes a trail pass, 1-hour Lesson, and a delicious lunch.
  • $37.50

Discover Cross-Country Kids

Cross-Country Skiing
Group lessons that teach XC techniques, snow safety, and fun healthy exercise. Cross-Country Kids runs on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays.
  • $29.25 (6 - 12 years)

6 Week Adult Nordic Program

Cross-country Skiing
Six-week program designed to improve your overall fitness and technical XC skills. Lessons time are Wednesdays or Thursdays at 1:00pm.

All Lesson Start Times:

  • 9:00am
  • 11:00am
  • 1:00pm
  • 3:00pm
  • 5:00pm Thursday - Saturday

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