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When the snow falls, Manning Park transforms into a Winter Wonderland brimming with adventure and charm. Carve the day away at our Alpine area where short lift lines, epic views and chill vibes abound, glide through snow-dusted forests on cross-country skis, or explore serene trails on snowshoes.
Lace up for a classic Canadian experience on our outdoor ice rink, or feel the thrill of tobogganing with the whole family. Stargazers can soak in the silence of the snow under crystal-clear Dark Sky nights. Whether you’re chasing powder, cozying up in a cabin, or simply breathing in the crisp mountain air—Winter at Manning Park is pure magic, waiting to be explored.
Hours of Operation
Daily: 8:30am to 3:30pm | Last Day: March 30th
STATUS CLOSED
Receive ticket window discounts at: Big White; Castle Mountain Resort; Caledonia Nordic Ski Club; Grouse Mountain; Mt. Seymour; Red Mountain Resort; Panorama Mountain Resort; Revelstoke Mountain Resort; Sasquatch Mountain Resort; Silver Star Mountain Resort; Sun Peaks, Whitewater Ski Resort and more. Please contact our Alpine Team at: alpine@manningpark.com for a full list of Reciprocal Mountains.
For questions or inquiries, please reach out to our Alpine Team at: alpine@manningpark.com
To ensure the speediest pass pick-up process, please make sure you have signed your release of liability form in advance and uploaded your new season pass photo.
Email our Alpine Guest Services Team if you need to sign the Release of Liability Form. You can upload a new photo through your web profile online or we can take a photo when you arrive at the mountain.
In the winter season, season passes can be picked up from the Alpine Guest Services building at the Alpine Area.
Please Note: we do not mail season passes out.
Purchase the Manning Park Refundable Pass Option and be covered for a pro-rated refund on your pass in the event of illness or injury. No refunds will be considered for season passes, unless Manning Park Refundable Pass Option is purchased.
The Refundable Pass Option is available for $49 per pass or $79 for a family pass.
This Refundable Season Pass Option may be used to cover injury, illness or pregnancy which prevents the use of pass for a specified portion of the season; as well as work transfer to a location that is inaccessible to use of the Season Pass.
This Refundable Season Pass Option must be purchased at the time of season pass purchase and the cost of insurance is non-refundable.
To make a claim:
*This Refundable Season Pass Option policy does not apply to March or April of the previous season for the following winter’s season passes.
Hours of Operation - Nordic Centre
Daily: 8:30am to 3:30pm | Last Day: March 30th
STATUS CLOSED
Step into a quieter kind of adventure with snowshoeing at Manning Park. Our 300km network of scenic trails lead you deep into the hidden corners of the Cascade Mountains, where fresh snow, towering trees, and awe-inspiring views await.
📍 To book or learn more about rates and availability, please contact the Nordic Centre – nordic@manningpark.com
This is a groomed multi-use trail that cross-country skiers, snowshoers, walkers and pets are all welcome to use. The trail is accessed from behind the Lodge at the bottom of the toboggan hill and across Gibson Pass Rd. Trail tickets are required to use groomed ski trails; please visit the Nordic Centre for details. The trail is 2.5km one way.
Please stay to the extreme right or left of ski tracks when walking or snowshoeing. DO NOT walk down the centre lane.
The trailhead is located at the top of the toboggan hill near the Manning Park Lodge. From here, the trail takes you through the trees and along the Similkameen River and on to the Similkameen Bridge on the Gibson Pass Road. This is a short walk that takes about 30 mins return; it can also be used to access the Rein Orchid, Canyon Nature, West Similkameen or Windy Joe trails.
The trailhead is located just past the Similkameen Bridge on Gibson Pass Rd. This is a short loop trail that takes approximately 15 minutes to walk through the snow-covered forest.
The Cambie Creek snowshoeing trail head is located 15mins west down Hwy #3. This trail follows and crosses the creek on a 5km loop. The shorter, 2.4 km loop is now also open, and the bridge has been repaired through the fine work of the Friends of Manning Park group!
This trail begins at the Similkameen River Bridge and follows the river east for 2km (one way) before hitting the Windy Joe Trail head.
The last part of the trail begins at the North end of our operating area, where the BC Parks trail begins to Poland Lake. The last section of this trail is not marked.
Please Note:
The Windy Joe Trail is well maintained and wide. It begins at the Similkameen River Bridge and follows the Similkameen River east for 2km. Once the trail reaches the bottom of Windy Joe Mountain, it climbs on a series of switchbacks for approximately 3 hours. At the top, there is a fire lookout tower and great views of the mountains.
Hours of Operation
Daily: 9:30am to 11pm (weather dependent) | Last Day: March 30th
Skate Rentals: Available until 4:30pm
STATUS CLOSED
Important Info:
The ice rink is exclusively for Lodge & Cabin guests
A free access ticket is required (available at the Front Desk)
Hockey is not permitted for safety reasons
We have everything you need to rent for a day of skating, including skates and helmets. Visit the Nordic Centre for all equipment rentals.
| AGE GROUP | HOURLY | DAILY |
|---|---|---|
| ICE SKATES (13 & OVER) | $8 | $20 |
| ICE SKATES (12 & UNDER) | $5 | $15 |
| PEAK SEASON PRIVATE USE ICE RINK | $200 | N/A |
| VALUE SEASON PRIVATE USE ICE RINK | $100 | N/A |
Check-in: 1pm | Check-out: 11am
Contact: skyview@manningpark.com | Phone Number: 1-604-668-5954
STATUS OPEN YEAR ROUND
Where the Sky Meets Adventure – Skyview RV Campground is your year-round gateway to the stunning beauty of Manning Park. Nestled just 4 km off Hwy #3, near Lightning Lake Day Use Area, this new BC Parks RV destination offers breathtaking views, family-friendly amenities, and seamless access to all-season adventures.
With 62 Winter sites, Skyview is a favourite stop for nature lovers, stargazers, and Winter adventurers.
At Skyview, you don’t just camp—you connect with the sky, the mountains, and moments that matter.
Please Note: All sites are 100% reservable. If available the day of, any free sites become open on a first come first serve basis.
| SUMMER RATES (FRIDAY, VICTORIA DAY WEEKEND) |
WINTER/OFF SEASON RATES (FROM THANKSGIVING FORWARD) |
|
|---|---|---|
| NIGHTLY | $71 (includes hydro, sewer, water) |
$53 (includes hydro, sewer, water) |
| WEEKLY (7 DAYS) |
Not Available | $ 225.00 per campsite incl. taxes excluding hydro |
| MONTHLY (28 DAYS) | Not Available | $ 800.00 per campsite incl. taxes excluding hydro |
| HYDRO | $0.13 per kWh | $0.13 per kWh |
| STORAGE | Not Available | $ 18.00 per campsite (excluding hydro – unit stays parked, connected but unattended) |
| WIFI | $5 Daily / $30 Weekly Per Device 80% of sites have wi-fi coverage. Please request a wifi available site when booking if required. |
$5 Daily / $30 Weekly Per Device 80% of sites have wi-fi coverage. Please request a wifi available site when booking if required. |
Winter Camping at Lightning Lake Day Use Area
Enjoy the serene beauty of Lightning Lake during the winter season with self-contained camping, now open for a cozy, off-grid escape.
What to Expect:
Please come prepared and pack out everything you bring in. Embrace the stillness, the snow, and the stars—winter magic awaits at Lightning Lake.
Cambie Creek is a winter-only campground ideally suited to youth groups. Situated near Allison Pass, Cambie Creek receives plenty of snow in winter. Big Ben, Fat Dog, and Cambie Loop cross-country ski trails provide over 12km of excellent un-groomed Manning Park hiking, cross-country, or snowshoeing opportunities. Youth groups of over 50 people will have no trouble camping in the large area available.
Lone Duck 1 – Winter Group Camping (October to April)
Lone Duck 1 offers a peaceful winter escape for groups of 15 to 50. From October through April, this site operates as a first-come, first-served campground and cannot be booked through the BC Parks website during these months.
Enjoy the quiet beauty of winter camping with your group at Lone Duck 1. Bundle up, pack smart, and prepare for a true Canadian adventure!
Lone Duck Two – Group Tenting Campsite (Year-Round Reservations Only)
Lone Duck Two is the perfect spot for tenting groups, offering a spacious, walk-in campsite designed for connection, comfort, and outdoor fun.
In the winter months, Lone Duck Two remains open as a walk-in campsite. The parking area is plowed regularly, but due to snow conditions, campers may need to walk in from their vehicles to reach the campsite.
Plan ahead and prepare for an unforgettable group camping experience—any time of year!
Our sites and roads are plowed regularly, but be prepared and bring a shovel! It is common to wake up to 2 feet of snow outside your doorstep. We do plow the roads and your site for the day of your arrival, but we do not plow your site once you are on it, nor do we dig out the water, power, or sanitary connections.
Our picnic tables are not dug out, and are off to the side of the site.
Our sites have water, sewer and power all year round. The hydrants are heated so the water doesn’t freeze. However, when the temperature gets below 0C you will need a heated hose to stop your drinking hose from freezing up. These can be purchased at most RV dealers.
Winter camping is some of the best camping when prepared! We are in a mountainous area so our weather can change fast. With it being winter, power outages can occur, so please make sure you bring candles, a headlamp and an alternative light source just in case. Don’t forget your camping chair to look at the stars.
Do not leave your fire unattended for any amount of time. Fires must be contained in the fire ring provided. Please follow all posted fire notices, restrictions, or bans that may be in effect.
Firewood is $12 per bundle, and can be purchased from the Park Operator when they make their rounds, or at the Manning Park Country Store. Please don’t gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park. Any cutting of trees is prohibited. Please make sure you put your fire out before leaving your site; neglecting to do so can result in a fine.
All garbage belongs in the garbage bins in the campground, so that we can protect local wildlife such as bears.
Please clean up after your pets! All pets should be kept on leash at all times when outside of your vehicle. Pets should not be left unattended, or become a nuisance to other guests.
Pets are not permitted on beaches or in Park buildings. There are no off-leash areas in Manning Park.
Generator hours are 9:00 am – 11:00 am and 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
Quiet hours are 10:00 pm to 7:00 am
The speed limit in the park is 15 KM an hour.
There are no motorized vehicles permitted on the trails. Snowmobiles and ATVs are not permitted within the provincial park.
Drone usage is prohibited under BC Parks regulations. Flying of drones in the park requires a permit from the Area Supervisor.
As per BC Parks rules smoking is only allowed in your campsite.
More information regarding Frontcountry Camping in a BC Park: https://bcparks.ca/ec-manning-park/frontcountry-camping/
Only the person whose name is on the reservation has access to change or cancel it.
To change your reservation, you must call or email Skyview, and they will switch your reservation for a $6 change fee.
Reservation charges, change fees, and other surcharges are non-refundable. Refunds are not given for an eviction, vacating your campsite early, or due to inclement weather. Under extenuating circumstances, campers may be eligible for a refund of camping fees.
More information regarding Frontcountry Camping in a BC Park: https://bcparks.ca/ec-manning-park/frontcountry-camping/
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