REGION

vancouver island

ADVENTURES FROM MILD TO WILD

Forget the beach—Vancouver Island should be on every rider’s radar. The snow here rivals some of the deepest in BC, and occasionally, the world.

Formed by tectonic collisions and volcanic peaks soaring up to 6,000 feet, this rugged terrain is often blanketed in snow year-round. Just 30 minutes from vibrant coastal towns, you can rip up the mountains in the morning, tee off at a golf course by afternoon, and cast a line by sunset.

Explore epic zones like Mt. Washington, Mount Adrian, and Bacon Lake, where the Mid Island SnoBlazers and North Island Snowmobile Association keep the trails groomed, shelters cozy, and the stoke high.

IN DEEP: SLEDDING ON VANCOUVER ISLAND

When most people think of outdoor adventure on Vancouver Island, they likely imagine surfing in Tofino, hiking the West Coast Trail, or kayaking up coastal inlets with the whales. But did you know that the Island is also home to several road trip worthy sled zones?