Mount Cain is a
mountain
A mountain is an elevated portion of the Earth's crust, generally with steep sides that show significant exposed bedrock. Although definitions vary, a mountain may differ from a plateau in having a limited summit area, and is usually higher t ...
on
Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island is an island in the northeastern Pacific Ocean and part of the Canadian province of British Columbia. The island is in length, in width at its widest point, and in total area, while are of land. The island is the largest ...
,
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Canada. Situated in the Pacific Northwest between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains, the province has a diverse geography, with rugged landscapes that ...
, Canada, located east of
Woss and 2 km north of
Mount Abel. The mountain is home to a local ski hill operated by the Mount Cain Alpine Park Society.
The Mount Cain ski hill is run mostly by volunteers, many of whom work in the forest industry on North Vancouver Island. "Cain", as it is called for short, is known mostly for its back-country. The hill itself has two t-bars and a rope tow.
See also
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List of mountains of Canada
Most mountain peaks of Canada lie in the west, specifically in British Columbia, Alberta, and the Yukon. Mountains can be found all over British Columbia while those in Alberta are mainly situated on the eastern side of the Canadian Rockies. The ...
References
External links
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*http://www.mountcain.com/
Ski areas and resorts in British Columbia
Cain, Mount
One-thousanders of British Columbia
Rupert Land District
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