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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
You Can’t Always Get What You Want….
...but if you try sometimes…you just might find…you get what you need! Last year the Board was thrilled to announce that Mount Cain had been awarded a grant from the Province of BC which, combined with generous in kind support from some of our members and a measured...
It Just Keeps Snowing!
March 2, 2022 The snow just keeps on coming! According to the weather station on the Ridge Run (thanks Weatherman Bill), over 20 cm have blanketed Cain in recent days. But before you grab your skins and start skinning up, there are some essential things to remember. ...
We Get By With A Bit of Help From Our Friends
Most people visit Mount Cain on the weekends in the winter months, and enjoy all that the mountain has to offer. What many people do not know is that, behind the scenes, there is a network of individuals and companies toiling away at the many jobs that need to be...
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...