How big is Cypress Mountain?
Cypress Mountain has 53 pistes served by 6 lifts — 12th for pistes of the 15 resorts we track in Canada.
Cypress Mountain resort guide
British Columbia, Canada
Vancouver's closest major ski resort
Cypress Mountain at a glance
53
Pistes
6
Lifts
1,440m
Top
910m
Base
530m
Vertical
YVR
Nearest airport, 23 km
25% beginner50% intermediate25% advanced
Cypress Mountain is Vancouver's closest major ski resort, offering excellent terrain, night skiing, and stunning city and ocean views.
Your questions about Cypress Mountain, answered
How high is Cypress Mountain?
The lifts run from 910m at the base to 1440m at the top, a vertical of 530m. Of the 15 resorts we track in Canada, that is the 10th highest, with the 10th biggest vertical.
The base is below 1,000m, so the lowest runs are the first to suffer in a mild spell; the upper mountain is the safer bet early and late in the season.
Is Cypress Mountain good for beginners or experts?
The pistes at Cypress Mountain split 25% beginner, 50% intermediate and 25% advanced, against an average of 20% beginner and 34% advanced across the resorts we track in Canada.
On those numbers it suits intermediates.
When is the ski season at Cypress Mountain?
February is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 20cm, 70cm of new snow and 2.8 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Cypress Mountain?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Vancouver (YVR), 23km away in a straight line. Nanaimo (YCD) is 62km, Abbotsford (YXX) is 74km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.
How much is a lift pass at Cypress Mountain?
A 6-day adult Cypress Mountain lift ticket costs CA$876 for 2025/26, or CA$146 a day. For value it ranks 12th of the 15 resorts we price in Canada.
Full lift pass prices and history →Airports near Cypress Mountain
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- VancouverYVR23 km · major airport
- NanaimoYCD62 km
- AbbotsfordYXX74 km
Travel time to Cypress Mountain
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Vancouver (YVR)Quickest
- Flight
- 10h · 7,579 km
- Transfer by road
- 30m · 31 km
- Total
- ≈ 10h 30m
- Fly to Nanaimo (YCD)
- Flight
- 10h 5m · 7,619 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 15m · 84 km
- Total
- ≈ 13h 50m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Abbotsford (YXX)
- Flight
- 10h · 7,560 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 30m · 100 km
- Total
- ≈ 14h
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, transfers at an average 65 km/h by road. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
Cypress Mountain lift pass 2025/26
CA$8766-day adult Cypress Mountain lift ticket · ≈£469
CA$146 per day · 0.7 km of piste per € · #12 of 15 for value in Canada
Dynamic pricing — book early for lower prices
20value scorePremium price
Cypress Mountain piste map
We publish a piste map only once we have checked it against the lift company's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Cypress Mountain. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Cypress Mountain has 53 pistes and 6 lifts, running from 910m to 1,440m.
Why go to Cypress Mountain
- Vancouver's closest major ski resort
- Excellent terrain
- Night skiing
- Stunning city and ocean views
- Great facilities
- Easy access
Things to know
- Can be crowded
- Weather can be variable
- Limited vertical
- Smaller compared to interior resorts
Skiing and snowboarding Cypress Mountain by ability
Beginners
Cypress Mountain offers excellent beginner terrain! The resort is very beginner-friendly with well-maintained beginner runs and excellent ski schools. Beginners will feel comfortable here.
Intermediates
Cypress Mountain is excellent for intermediate skiers! The resort offers extensive intermediate terrain with easy access from Vancouver. Intermediate skiers will love the variety and stunning views.
Advanced
Cypress Mountain offers some advanced terrain, but it's limited compared to interior resorts. Advanced skiers will find some challenging runs, but the resort is better suited for intermediate skiers.
Our take on Cypress Mountain
Food & dining
Après-ski
Price level
Mid-range
Facilities
Official resort website: cypressmountain.com
More on Cypress Mountain
- Cypress Mountain snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Cypress Mountain snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Cypress Mountain lift pass pricesDay and week pass prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Ski resorts in CanadaLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in Canada
Ski resorts near Cypress Mountain
- Whistler Blackcomb82 km
- Sun Peaks288 km
- Big White310 km
- Revelstoke397 km
- Kicking Horse485 km
- Panorama512 km
Distances are straight-line, not by road.