LIGHTS TO THE LODGE
Discover winter wonderland on Snowshoes.
- LocationNordic Area
- Hours of OperationCLOSED FOR THE SEASON
- Snowshoes for RentAll sizes
EXPERIENCE SCENIC LIGHTS ON YOUR WAY
A safe and easy one-kilometre snowshoe trek to the historic Hollyburn Lodge along a self-guided trail through the enchanting Old Growth Forest. The trail is lit with LED lights strung sustainably through the forest boughs of ancient Cedar, Fir and Hemlock trees.
After enjoying your visit to the Hollyburn Lodge and perhaps one of our popular menu items or refreshments, guests can snowshoe back to the base area along a return trail also with feature lighting. This invigorating trek will be great fun for families and groups of friends or colleagues - what a great way to spend a winter evening!
Please arrive 15 minutes before your time slot to ensure you have enough time to do the full loop and enjoy Hollyburn Lodge!
Know Before You Go
- Snowshoe rentals are NOT permitted to leave the Nordic Area
- Snowshoes are required on all Cypress snowshoe trails
- Spikes and crampons are not permitted on any of our trails
- Please note that dogs and cats are not allowed on the trails
- Check the weather and trail conditions before heading out. Be prepared for changeable mountain conditions, as weather, visibility and trail conditions can change very quickly.
- Always visit the Mountain Conditions page to ensure the attraction is open on your preferred date.
- Be sure a responsible person knows your plans so that if you are late returning or get lost, a timely search for your rescue can be put into motion.
- Ensure you leave sufficient time to return to the base before the trails close at sunset, as the snowshoe trails are NOT lit for night operations.
- Always follow the bamboo poles and other trail markings. Do not wander off the trail, take short cuts or follow other people's tracks. If you get disoriented, retrace your steps to the last marker.
- When you are required to cross a Nordic Ski trail, please STEP OVER the tracks (groves in the snow for the skiers). Look both ways, watch and listen for both skiers and machinery on ski trails. Skiers and machinery always have the right of way.
- Be aware of natural hazards such as open water, weak snow bridges, open crossings, sinkholes, tree wells, snow falling from the tree canopy, and icy conditions.
- Dogs are not permitted in our trail system.
- Young children are permitted to be carried in backpacks on the snowshoe trails but NOT allowed to be pulled in a sled.
- Extra Clothes
- Food
- Water
- Garbage Bag/Tarp
- Whistle
- Candle/Fire Starter and Matches
- Flashlight/Headlamp with Extra Batteries
- Knife
- First Aid Kit
- Map and Compass
- The snowshoe straps onto your footwear. Hiking boots or winter boots are best with snowshoes, running shoes can also work, but you may get wet feet. We rent a waterproof overboot which fits over top of your shoe and comes up to your knees. They will keep your feet dry while you're out.
- Wear layered waterproof clothing and be prepared for changeable conditions, which can include snow, wet snow, rain, fog and sunshine. You will warm up as you snowshoe so you don't need the same amount of clothing you would wear while downhill skiing and riding a chairlift.
- Cypress reserves the right to change or cancel programs or alter pricing without notice.
- All tickets, tours, programs and passes are non-refundable once purchased.
- Always visit the Hours and Mountain Report pages for daily operating hours and condition updates before heading up the mountain.
- For safety reasons, we do not allow dogs (or cats) on our ski or snowshoe trails
- Prices are in Canadian Dollars.
