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Mount Cain Seasonal Events
Outdoor events that bring joy to the participants, the spectators and the community!
All events include food bank collection and fundraising elements for community groups in the North Island.
Please give generously.
January 17th, 2026
Cain Cup
Compete to be the fastest person going downhill as Cain!
8:30 am – Registration in the Lodge
10:00 am – Race begins
12:00 pm – Finalists posted in the Lodge
1:30 pm – Finals
4:00 pm – Awards Ceremony
February 6 – 7th, 2026
Backcountry Festival
Events to occur Friday & Saturday
The Special Events Team is pulling together a fantastic schedule.
Read the Cain Weekly Update and check our socials as the event approaches for details.
March 7th, 2026
Viking Fest
Bring out your best Viking attire and celebrate Ullr, Norse God of the Snow. Award for best male and female Viking Warrior, ski/snowboard cross, and axe throwing.
The Special Events Team is pulling together a fantastic schedule.
Read the Cain Weekly Update and check our socials as the event approaches for details.
March 21st, 2026
Kidsfest
Races, costume contest, snow sculpture contest, obstacle course! What more could a kid ask for? Open to all kids under 16.
The Special Events Team is pulling together a fantastic schedule. Read the Cain Weekly Update and check our socials as the event approaches for details.
March 28th, 2026
Big Wave Gathering
The 4th Annual Banked Slalom Race with great prizes, a BBQ and more!
This year we will be fundraising for the Port McNeill Skatepark Project. Kids ride for FREE! Suggested $10 donation entry fee.
April 4th, 2026
12 Hours of Pain – Ski Patrol Fundraiser
This endurance event will make you strong like our ski patrol!
Ski Patrol Auction, BBQ, Raffles, and more! The Special Events Team is pulling together a fantastic schedule. Read the Cain Weekly Update and check our socials as the event approaches for details.
News & Events
There was a cold wind… but there was also ra*n.
Well folks, we are sad to say that the Christmas storm brought mostly rain to Cain, leaving only a few centimeters on the ground. Mount Cain base area – accommodations and Turks Tavern – will be open from December 27th onwards. And on December 31st Cove (a fun band,...
Start It Up – December 27 Opening Day!
Wishing everyone happy holidays! Photo credit: J. Lash Dec. '22 newsletter; Kim Kufaas Spring 2023 Start It Up - December 27 Opening Day! Yes, that is right folks, your holiday plans aren’t spoiled this year! The Mount Cain base area will be open for public...
The News isn’t good.
*Photo Credit June Hale December 12, 2023. Sitting here in limbo Waiting for the snow to fall… Well folks, it’s bad news. Mount Cain will not open this weekend, Dec.17th. The weather has not been in our favour, and the forecast isn’t great, so it’s time to make...
Cain Opening weekend delayed
December 6, 2023 Can’t stop the rain. Dear members, Training weekend’s come and gone Now rain’s comin’ on strong. Whispering, it sings it’s song. Don’t worry Cainstars, It won't be long until the snow’s where it...
They say a change will do you good
Reflecting on the recent hunter moon, I was taken by the reminder that full moons are a time to assess and let go/ perhaps a time to change. The temperature sure made change this week! Hello single digits and frosty mornings. Raise your hand if you were somewhere...
On The Road
On The Road There is nothing like the feeling you get when you turn off the highway and onto the Mount Cain road. It does not matter if you are coming south from McNeill, Hardy, Sointula, or Alert Bay. Or heading north from Sayward, Campbell River and beyond. As soon...