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Land Acknowledgement
Mount Cain is located in the territory of the ‘Namgis First Nation. The mountainous area near the Davie River, or Dzudzux‘an, is known as Papikałan in Kwak’wala, meaning place of marmots.
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Special Events
There’s always something to do at Mount Cain! Check out our Events page to learn about our annual competitions, festivals and more!
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Are you ready to ride the wave?
This Saturday is the event you didn’t know you were waiting for! The Big Wave Gathering 2025. Big Wave gathering registration starts at 9 AM in the lodge. Everybody welcome to register! A $10 suggested donation fee and kids ride for free!!! All proceeds go...
Dust off the horns. Bring out the furs.
Come join us with one of the Cain favorite celebrations - Viking Fest, this Saturday March 8th.This is the time to bring out your finest viking attire to wow the crowd of fellow vikings. Be ready to fly down the mountain in a dual slalom race then test your accuracy...
Skål & Full Send! Viking Fest & The Big Wave Gathering & More…
Viking Fest is coming up next weekend - Saturday March 8th, dust off those horns blow dry your furs it's gonna be a time! Come dressed as your best viking and race your friends in the annual dual slalom race down the face. It all ends with a beer garden, axe throwing,...
mount cain sponsors
Mount Cain could not run without the financial support it receives from several businesses that support us during the ski season and beyond. Many thanks to the following companies and organizations.
FRIENDS OF mount cain
Mount Cain relies on the generosity of those listed below who donate resources crucial to making our little mountain a big success, thank you!
Abernathy Contracting - Black Cat Repairs - Karsten Construction Lemare Lake Logging - Ministry of Forests - Koprino Contracting Ltd. Strathcona Electrical - Hakai Electrical - Tex Electric - Welder Engineering - Longstone Law Corporation - Estero Peak Contracting Kindred Snowboards - Arc'teryx
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