Snowshoeing - Mount Washington Alpine Resort

Winter Activities

Snowshoeing

The quiet serenity of Strathcona’s old-growth forests will do more for your well-being than a day at the spa. Snowshoeing at Mt. Washington will transport you to a magical wonderland featuring 22 kms of meandering trails with unexpected views. Trail passes, rentals and maps are available at Raven Lodge.

YOUR NORDIC ADVENTURE STARTS HERE

SNOWSHOEING

Experience the magic of winter at Raven Lodge.

Mount Washington is rated as one of North America’s top Nordic Centres. Perched on the edge of spectacular Strathcona Provincial Park, the Nordic Centre features Raven Lodge, a quintessential timber-framed ski lodge with full dining, retail, and rental options. XC skiers are treated to unparalleled views along 55 km of machine-groomed and classic set XC trails.

Explore the wilds of Strathcona Park as you meander through the snow-covered trees surrounded by rugged ice-capped mountains. The quiet serenity of the old- growth forests will do more for your well-being than a day at the spa. Snowshoeing at Mount Washington will transport you to a magical wonderland featuring 22 km of meandering trails with stunning views. Trail passes, rentals, and maps are available at Raven Lodge.

SPECIALTY SNOWSHOE TOURS

WINTER WONDERLAND SNOWSHOE TOUR (13+)

Category

Times

Price

Youth/Adult/Senior (13+)
Daily* 10 am
$118

 

*Pre-booking required 

Get 50% off Nordic 6ixpak upon completion

Wander beyond the marked trails with a guide on this 4-hour snowshoe adventure. The group will travel to one of the lakes in Strathcona Park where they can enjoy a bagged lunch before heading back to the Raven Lodge. The route is based on weather and group ability so not all tours will go as far as the lakes. Includes: 4-hour guided tour, bagged lunch, full-day snowshoe pass and rentals.

PRIVATE & GROUP LESSONS

GROUP SNOWSHOE TOUR (6+)

Category

Times

Price

Child (6-12)
Daily: 10am, 12pm, 2pm
$36
Youth/Adult/Senior (13+)
Daily: 10am, 12pm, 2pm
$56
Family of 4 (6+)
Daily: 10am, 12pm, 2pm
$149

ADD-ON: Additional child to family tour $29 

Please note: Lessons and tours must be booked with a Nordic reservation agent. Fill out our booking request form at mountwashington.ca/nordic-lesson-request or phone 250-334-5763 to speak with a staff member.
Get 50% off Nordic 6ixpak upon completion

Our group snowshoe tours are a great way for you to enjoy quality time with family and friends. Your guide will lead you on a 1.5-hour trek through our scenic snowshoe trail network on novice-intermediate terrain. Includes: 1.5-hour tour, full-day trail pass, and rentals.

PRIVATE & GROUP LESSONS

PRIVATE SNOWSHOE TOUR (4+)

Type

Times

Price

Private Tour
Daily: 10am, 12pm, 2pm
$79

ADD-ON: Additional child to family tour $15. Please note: Children between the ages of 4-12 years old must be accompanied by an adult. 

Please note: Lessons and tours must be booked with a Nordic reservation agent. Fill out our booking request form at mountwashington.ca/nordic-lesson-request or phone 250-334-5763 to speak with a staff member.
Snowshoe Private Tours

Our group snowshoe tours are a great way for you to enjoy quality time with family and friends. Your guide will lead you on a 1.5-hour trek through our scenic snowshoe trail network on novice-intermediate terrain. Includes: 1.5-hour tour, full-day trail pass, and rentals.

100%  

Snowshoeing Fundue!

Snowshoe Fondue

Enjoy a guided tour & a gourmet dinner!

Available Booking Dates

Available daily during the holidays, and Friday-Saturday between December 20, 2025 and March 22, 2026. Snowshoe Fondue

Enjoy a guided tour & a gourmet dinner!

NEW FOR 2026! Updated Menu & Skip the Snowshoe. Work up an appetite snowshoeing through the breathtaking Strathcona Provincial Park before returning to the Raven Lodge for a delicious gourmet fondue. Or, skip the snow and just enjoy dinner! *Please arrive by 5:30 pm to check in and be fitted for snowshoes, fondue 7-9 pm. ** Skip the snowshoe and head straight to the fondue dinner 5-7 pm

NEW FOR 2026!

Updated Menu & Skip the Snowshoe. Work up an appetite snowshoeing through the breathtaking Strathcona Provincial Park before returning to the Raven Lodge for a delicious gourmet fondue. Or, skip the snow and just enjoy dinner!

What to Wear

What to Wear

Dress in warm, winter clothing. This includes: base layers, full snow gear or waterproof pants, winter jacket and winter boots. Check the weather before you go!
Ages

Ages

All participants should be 6 years of age + and should be able to manage light to brisk pace on the snow. Your kids don't need to be athletic or even outdoorsy to enjoy this activity.

Snowshoe Fondue (6+)

SNOWSHOE FONDUE

TIME

PRICE

Child (6-12)
6 pm *
$59
Youth/Adult/Senior (13+)
6 pm *
$89

No-Snow/No-Shoe Fondue

NO-SNOW/NO-SHOE FONDUE

TIME

PRICE

Child (6-12)
5 pm *
$44
Youth/Adult/Senior (13+)
5 pm *
$56

Available daily during the holidays, and Friday-Saturday between December 20, 2025 and March 22, 2026. Reservations are required.

*Please arrive by 5:30pm to check in and be fitted for snowshoes, fondue 7-9pm.
** Skip the snowshoe and head straight to fondue dinner 5-7pm

Snowshoe Report Updated: October 10th, 2025 at 01:24 PM

Rating - Snowshoe Trail

Distance

Status

Comment

- Old Cabin Trail

2.5 km

- Lookout Trail

0.5 km

- Marmot's Mess

0.6 km

- Snow Paws dog friendly

1.5 km

- Tree Beard's Trail

1.5 km

- Crooked Creek

2.0 km

- Finger Glades

4.0 km

- Great Big View

2.5 km

- Rossiter's Rise

3.0 km