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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
The Swing of Things
Turks Tavern will be in full swing this weekend, with capacity levels returning to normal and no more table limits. We are free to mingle and dance but must remain masked, at least for now. So drop by the Lodge for some of the usual antics served up with delectable...
Hey y’all, guess who’s coming to Cain…
Olympic athlete Spencer O'Brien will be showing her film Precious Leader Woman at Backcountry Fest! The festivities begin on Friday evening at 7:00 with an outdoor movie. There will be backcountry workshops, a beacon field complete with rescue scenarios, and more on...
The mountain is calling and you must come…
...to Backcountry Fest at Mount Cain. We will kick off the festival with outdoor movies on the evening of Friday, February 11th, followed by a full day of activities on Saturday, February 12th. If you are interested in exploring the backcountry, come and learn the...
And The Winner Is…
Photo by Lisa Ewasko Cain Cup returned in all its glory last weekend after covid kicked it off the course in 2021. The sun was shining, the turns were fast, and the smiles were wide. Over 40 skiers participated, with the top 10 men and 10 women skiing off for the cup....
Just Breathe
I know. It’s raining. Take a moment...breathe...this too shall pass. By Saturday, it will be spring skiing at Cain - a perfect day for the Cain Cup. So don’t sit around the house feeling sorry for yourself, come to Cain for some fun in the sun. You can register for...
Race to the Bottom
Have you ever wanted to rise to the top by racing to the bottom? Well, your chance to do this is just around the corner. The annual Cain Cup will be held on January 22 to determine the fastest man and fastest woman on the mountain. The winners will be endowed with...