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The Hollyburn Heritage Society was formed in 1998 with two main goals in mind:

1. to restore Hollyburn Ski Lodge for future generations to enjoy, and

2. to collect, assemble, catalogue and share the history of Vancouver's North Shore mountains; in particular, Hollyburn, Black, and Strachan.

Incorporated in April 2000 and receiving registered charitable status with Canada Customs & Revenue Agency, we welcome financial donations for which you will receive an income tax deduction receipt. Your donations support HHS projects that advance the Society's mandate. B.C. Parks & Cypress Bowl Recreations do not receive any funds from HHS.

HHS membership is by way of donation: financial - volunteer time - items (photographs, articles, etc.). Cypress Bowl Recreations has permitted HHS to mount panels & some artifacts in the 'back room' of Hollyburn Ski Lodge to relate this history.

HHS Board of Directors

Gordon Knight (Co-Chair)

Bob Tapp (Co-Chair)

Iola Knight (Secretary-Treasurer)

Donald Grant (Archivist-Historian)

Greta Tapp (Director)

Michael Barnes (Director)

Alex Swanson (Director)

Robb Watt (Director)

Yvonne Bower (Director)

Our Services

The Hollyburn Heritage Society is a non-profit organization and will provide the following services free of charge:

1. HHS will answer your e-mail enquiries regarding the history of Vancouver's North Shore mountains and historic cabins on Hollyburn Ridge. GO TO "Contact Us" page.

2. Since 1998, HHS has made many presentations to community groups. Topics have included Hollyburn Ski Lodge, Westlake Lodge, the Hollyburn Chairlift, Changing Landscapes, and Hollyburn's Champion Ski jumpers and Ski Racers (1928- 1945). Time permitting, we would be delighted to make a presentation to your community group.

3. In 2005, Donald Grant and Cathie Ratz, Vice-Principal, Lions Bay School, developed a Hollyburn Mountain History Curriculum for Grade 2/3 students. This project received funding from Gerry Hardman's nephews and nieces as a memorial tribute to their uncle. (They also provided funding for Gerry's Snow Post located near Hollyburn Ski Lodge.) 

HHS will provide assistance, information and materials for Lower Mainland teachers who are interested in developing lessons about the history of Hollyburn Mountain.