The BC Ministry of Environment and Parks has announced that its free day-use pass system will return to Mount Seymour, a popular BC ski resort.
Folks planning on hitting the slopes at the North Vancouver resort this winter must use the system daily until January 5. After that, it will only be required on weekends and holidays until March 31.
Anyone with a Mount Seymour Ski Resort pass does not require the BC Parks day-use pass. Visitors are encouraged to get their passes a couple of days before their planned visit, as cell phone service is limited at Mount Seymour Park.
Mountain visitors can grab their passes at 7 am, two days before a planned visit, using this website. Park staff will check the passes, so you’ll need to print or have a screenshot of the pass and QR code on your phone before you get to the park.
“Cancelling passes is encouraged if people do not intend to use them.”
The day-use pass was introduced to “preserve the natural and cultural values and deliver high-quality recreation experiences in some of the province’s most popular parks,” according to the ministry.
Passes were first introduced in 2020 to improve the visitor experience in the North Shore mountains.
“In 2023, more than one million people visited the park. The limited number of free passes provides a more predictable and enjoyable experience by reducing congestion in the busy areas,” the ministry adds.
The BC Parks day-use pass is in effect at several popular BC destinations, such as Joffre Lakes, Garibaldi, and Golden Ears.
To read more about the program, click here.
Mount Seymour’s skiing and snowboarding are scheduled to open next Friday, December 13. This weekend, Santa at Seymour, tobogganing, Harold’s Cafe, The Service Shop, and The Rock Chute will also be open.
If you’d like more information about Mount Seymour’s hours and rates for this winter season, click here.