2010 Winter Olympic Trail Closures

Date: November 20, 2009

As the snow starts collecting on the surrounding mountains and you begin to plan your winter outdoor activities, please keep in mind the upcoming Olympic Games will result in several trail closures in Cypress Provincial Park.

Backcountry and trail closures at Cypress Provincial Park include:

December 1, 2009 - April 1, 2010:

  • Yew Lake Trail
  • Black Mountain
  • Howe Sound Crest Trail, including Bowen Lookout

December 1, 2009 - March 8, 2010

  • Hollyburn Hikers Access Trail

February 1, 2010 - March 8, 2010

  • The entire Hollyburn Hikers Trail

Additional Closures

  • Cypress Mountain Ski Operations and Cypress Provincial Park will be closed to the public from February 1 - 8, 2010.
  • From February 11 - 28, 2010, travel on the Sea To Sky Highway north of Squamish will only be allowed with a special permit during peak hours (6am - 6pm).

Visit the BC Parks website for the most up-to-date information on closures relating to the 2010 Olympics at Cypress Provincial Park.

Luckily, there are still many other trail options at your disposal. Trails on Grouse and Seymour Mountains will be open and if you want to venture outside the city, check out Elfin Lakes in Squamish.