Hudson Bay Mountain



Hudson Bay Mountain in Northern BC is set in the exquisite mountain-ringed Bulkley Valley and is less than two hours by air from Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary. Hudson Bay Mountain as a mountain retreat is virtually undiscovered. To locals, Hudson Bay Mountain is known for its incredible snow conditions, acres of un-tracked powder and no lift lines. To visitors Hudson Bay Mountain is a getaway where the white solitude and stillness are appreciated.

The charming Swiss themed community of Smithers is nestled at the base of Hudson Bay Mountain. The mountain is located in the heart of the British Columbia - a year round destination known for world re-known steelhead fishing and hunting, great golf, hiking, mountain biking, friendly people and of course fantastic skiing and snowboarding.

There is no shortage of snow in Northern British Columbia as Hudson Bay Mountain is assured consistent skiing and boarding conditions with an annual snowfall of over 20 feet. 1,700 plus feet of lift accessed vertical allows visitors to explore 315 skiable acres of diverse trails and glades. Brand NEW, linking the mountain to town, the Rotary Community Trail to Town on Hudson Bay Mountain allows for skiers and boarders to glide to the edge of town only minutes from Main Street. The newly completed trail increases boasts a continuous vertical drop to a whopping 3,776 vertical feet on Hudson Bay Mountain.

Fast Facts

Top Elevation: 5,413 ft / 1,650 m
Bottom Elevation: 3,747 ft / 1, 142 m
Lift Accessed Vertical: 1,750 ft / 533 m
Continuous Mountain Vertical: 3,775 ft / 1,151 m
Average Snow Depth: 135 – 180 cm / 4 – 6’

Facility Specs

Year completed 1973
Seating capacity 1000
Parking capacity 340
Medical room Yes
Warm up area Yes
Licensed for alcohol Yes
Official rooms 1
Food services Yes
Dressing rooms 0
Scoreboard
Sound system Yes
Owner Private
Office space No
Weight room / fitness facility No
Equipment storage Yes
Ticket box Yes
Media room No
Internet capability High speed
Hospitality room No

Weather Information

Average Temperature: -5 C / 23 Fahrenheit
Average Season: November – Mid April

Facility Contact

Gladys Atrill
Tourism Coordinator
Town of Smithers
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More Information

Visit the Smithers destination page on HelloBC

Map and Directions

Facility Address:
3866 Railway Avenue, Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0