Mt. Washington Alpine Resort is located 30 mins north of the Comox Valley, and 1.5 hours from Nanaimo where the Departure Bay ferry from North Vancouver is located, on beautiful Vancouver Island. We are easily accessible via Highway 1 and through the Comox International Airport. The Strathcona Parkway roads are maintained by MainRoads North Island. View road information and updates from Drive BC.
There are many ways to get to Mount Washington, whether you’re a local or coming from off Vancouver Island! View more below for local Shuttle Bus information, maps and more.
Mount Washington Alpine Resort has a Shuttle Bus available December-April to guests travelling to and from the Comox Valley. Pickup and drop off locations are located throughout the Comox Valley, and no advance reservations are required.
Some mountain partners also offer Shuttle Bus Services, such as the Mount Washington Ski Bus offering service from Victoria and south island.
Catch a ferry if you’re travelling from the mainland to Vancouver Island and not flying. The West Vancouver to Nanaimo (Horseshoe Bay-Departure Bay) ferry takes about 1:40 hours and has about 11 schedules per day. This is particularly ideal if you’re coming from north of Vancouver.
Another main ferry route is the Vancouver to Nanaimo ferry (Tsawwassen-Duke Point) which takes 2 hours and has about 8 schedules a day.
Planning Your Visit
GETTING HERE
Bus Tracker
By Bus
By Road
By Ferry
All vehicles and drivers must be prepared for variable winter road conditions while travelling to and from Mount Washington. Carpooling is encouraged.
View more details on the page below about shuttle bus services, road conditions, and more travel information.
Please review this updated early season schedule. Round-trip bus tickets can only be purchased at our guest services desk in the main Alpine Lodge or Raven Lodge guest services. Drivers do not provide or sell bus tickets. Please ride up and purchase the fare for your return trip.
Round-trip bus tickets can only be purchased at our guest services desk in the main Alpine Lodge or Raven Lodge guest services. Drivers do not provide or sell bus tickets. Please ride up and purchase the fare for your return trip.
Please review this updated schedule. Round-trip bus tickets can only be purchased at our guest services desk in the main Alpine Lodge or Raven Lodge guest services. Drivers do not provide or sell bus tickets. Please ride up and purchase the fare for your return trip.
Planning Your Visit
Bus Information
Round-trip bus tickets can only be purchased at our guest services desk in the main Alpine Lodge or Raven Lodge guest services. Drivers do not provide or sell bus tickets. Please ride up and purchase the fare for your return trip.
Schedules are being updated daily based on current conditions. Please check back often for the most up-to-date information. Thank you, Mount Washington Transport Team.
NEW SCHEDULE: FINAL WEEKEND
NEW SCHEDULE: MARCH & APRIL 2
OLD SCHEDULE: FEB & MARCH
NEW SCHEDULE -Jan 5 – Sun to Wed
NEW SCHEDULE -Jan 5 – Thurs to Sat
EARLY SEASON Dec 12-17, 2025
HOLIDAYS – Dec 18 to Jan 4, 2026
Planning Your Visit
Winter Season Bus Pick up & Drop Off Locations
Our 2025-26 winter bus schedule is now available online, changes to this schedule do happen during weather and road events. Go to our Daily Dispatch page to get answers and information when it happens. Please contact us at ski@Mountwashington.ca if you have any questions. Thank You
Vancouver Island Ski Bus
Vancouver Island Ski Bus offers a supervised youth option that gets kids from South Island pick-up points to Mount Washington and back, with WEA staff supervising the journey. On arrival, we hand off to Snow School for the Freeride program (10:00am–3:30pm) and reunite riders afterward for the return trip. General bus service is also available for adults and independent teens 13+, with schedules and booking at https://weacharters.ca/vancouver-island-ski-bus.htm
Winter Season Bus Pick up & Drop Off Locations
Real Time Location Updates
LIVE BUS TRACKER
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We are running the Bus Tracker as a trial service for the rest of the season. Due to issues with connectivity and delays in data transmission, the locations of buses may not always be accurate or current.
NEW DOWNTOWN COURTENAY PICKUP LOCATION
Starting Feb 1st, the shuttle bus will pick up from 707 Harmston Avenue, NOT Native Sons Hall.
Please park in the gravel lot (green) and NOT CVRD parking (red).
Planning Your Visit
Travelling Help
Mt. Washington Alpine Resort is located 30 mins north of the Comox Valley on beautiful Vancouver Island. We are easily accessible via Highway 1 and through the Comox International Airport.
BY CAR | Good winter tires required
Let the North Wind be your guide! If that fails switch on the GPS and punch in our physical address: #1 Strathcona Parkway, Mt. Washington BC
BE ADVISED: The BC Ministry of Transportation (not to mention all the wonderful folks sharing the road with you) require all vehicles on Strathcona Parkway to be equipped with good winter tires and have chains available to use if the chain-up light is on. Strathcona Pkwy is a public roadway and is maintained by Mainroad. Please visit drivebc.ca
Hullo Ferries
Mainland to Island Services
Experience fast and convenient ferry travel between downtown Vancouver and Vancouver Island with Hullo. Our 70-minute sailings connect you to a world of possibilities. Hullo is more than just a ferry service – we’re a community-focused travel experience, committed to exceptional service and seamless journeys with accessible downtown ports in Nanaimo and Vancouver and a world-class friendly crew. Snowboards, skis and sports equipment are permitted onboard. Join us and discover a new way to travel across British Columbia!
Mount Washington & Comox Valley
Winter Shuttle Bus Service
Third-Party Shuttle Bus Provider, Wilson’s Group
We’re all about skipping the drive, and enjoying the ride when it comes to skiing at Mount Washington. Offering transportation from Victoria, Nanaimo and other Vancouver Island locations to Mount Washington Alpine Resort. Whether you need a lift, you’re travelling with a large group, or simply don’t want to drive, our ski bus service can pick you up or drop you off at any of our 12 locations on southern Vancouver Island.
Mount Washington & Comox Valley
Winter Shuttle Bus Service
WINTER BUS SCHEDULE
For staff and guests, the Mount Washington Alpine Resort has a Ski & Ride Shuttle Bus available December-April to everyone travelling to and from the Comox Valley to Mount Washington on a daily basis during the winter ski season. Pickup and drop-off locations are located throughout the Comox Valley, and no advance reservations are required. Fare for the Mount Washington bus to and from the Comox Valley is $20 for a round trip.
ROAD CONDITIONS & INFORMATION
Mainroad 24hr Hotline: 1-877-215-7122
to Mount Washington
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Round-trip bus tickets can only be purchased at our guest services desk in the main Alpine Lodge or Raven Lodge guest services. Drivers do not provide or sell bus tickets. Please ride up and purchase the fare for your return trip.
Round-trip bus tickets can only be purchased at our guest services desk in the main Alpine Lodge or Raven Lodge guest services. Drivers do not provide or sell bus tickets. Please ride up and purchase the fare for your return trip.
Mount Washington Alpine Resort bus tracking service is now available; the Shuttle Bus tracking offers last known bus location information. Throughout the winter season, the bus offers a convenient way to get to and from Cumberland, Courtenay and the Comox Valley area,
Bus services shut down for the off season.
Please review this updated schedule. Round-trip bus tickets can only be purchased at our guest services desk in the main Alpine Lodge or Raven Lodge guest services. Drivers do not provide or sell bus tickets. Please ride up and purchase the fare for your return trip.
Please review this updated schedule. Round-trip bus tickets can only be purchased at our guest services desk in the main Alpine Lodge or Raven Lodge guest services. Drivers do not provide or sell bus tickets. Please ride up and purchase the fare for your return trip.