Overview
Step into a festive atmosphere high above the city at Vancouver’s North Pole, the perfect place to create new holiday memories.
You can enjoy the natural beauty of The Light Walk around the Blue Grouse Lake, which is illuminated by enchanting light installations, and experience the unique charm of mountaintop ice skating on our outdoor pond. For a truly special morning, join us for a Breakfast with Santa experience.
The kids will love visiting Santa’s Workshop, getting creative with Christmas crafts, meeting vixen in the reindeer habitat, and having a chance to meet characters like the Grinch and friendly elves. For extra fun, be sure to check out our exciting sliding zone and enjoy classic holiday movies at The Theatre in the Sky.
Dates:
November 21 to December 24, 2025
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Motorized and collapsible wheelchairs, walkers and strollers are accepted on Hop-On, Hop-Off buses and space is first come, first served.
Frequently Asked Questions
Westcoast Sightseeing’s main starting location is Canada Place (also known as Stop 1). Please view our Live Map to view all available stops.
In the summer, the first tour starts at 8:45 am with the last pickups of the day starting at 5:15 pm. In the winter, the first tour starts at 9:20 am with the last pickups of the day starting at 4:15 pm.
We offer fully recorded commentary in English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Korean, and Mandarin through the AudioMe app on all Hop-On, Hop-Off buses.
To give guests the most bang for their buck, we base our service on hours instead of days. For example, if you board a bus at 3:00 pm, your ticket will be valid until 2:59 pm two days later.
In the summer season, our scheduled frequency is every 30 minutes. In the winter, we arrive at each stop every 60 minutes. Schedules are subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date information, visit our Live Map or contact us at 604-451-1600.
There is a daily shuttle available that runs between 9:00 am to 6:00 pm throughout the summer. It leaves downtown Vancouver at 9:00 am and completes its entire route about every 30 minutes.
Depending on traffic, the shuttle from Canada Place takes about 30 minutes to get to Grouse Mountain from downtown Vancouver. Summer season only.
Grouse Mountain has a staggering elevation of 1,231 m (4,039 ft.)!
Grouse Mountain is OPEN every day of the year! Opening hours do vary depending on the season. Visit their website for more information. Please note that hours of operation may be different due to special events. We recommend contacting Westcoast Sightseeing at 604-451-1600 for the latest information.
The Skyride and alpine levels of Grouse Mountain are wheelchair accessible.
Motorized and collapsible wheelchairs, walkers and strollers are accepted on Hop-On, Hop-Off buses and space is first come, first served.
