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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
It’s Time For Kidsfest
Join us for Kidsfest this weekend starting on Saturday, March 29th at 10 am. On Sunday, March 30th, we’ll be hosting a pancake breakfast and colouring contest at Turk’s starting at. All event details can be found in the attached poster below. Photos by: Kimberley...
Pain is Temporary, Glory is Forever – 12 Hours of Pain Awaits
The next big event is all about the groms - Kidsfest – Saturday, March 29th! Kidsfest is packed with fun, including ski and snowboard races, a snow sculpture contest, an obstacle course, a stuffy downhill race and fireworks! On Sunday a pancake breakfast and...
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,...
SNOW ALERT, you will want to read this newsletter.
If you haven’t looked at the forecast yet and just can’t wait, skip to the end.March is just around the corner, and we want to make sure you're in the loop with upcoming events and important dates! Viking Fest - Saturday, March 8thGet your finest Viking attire ready...