Located just a short drive from downtown Vancouver, this North Shore mountain is equipped with six chair lifts and 53 ski runs (ranging from green to orange), so there's something for everyone here. Don't worry if you don't have a lot of experience, they offer lessons for people of all ages and skills. Not into skiing, but love the snow? There's snowshoeing, tobogganing and tubing here. Opening date is weather dependent. After a day of powder, go to the Crazy Raven Bar & Grill for apres ski. Getting to and from Cypress is easy by public transportation or car.