Overview
If you’re in downtown Vancouver, it’s pretty hard to miss Grouse Mountain towering over your shoulder. This iconic mountain is only 15 minutes from the city, which makes it a popular outdoor playground for locals and tourists alike. Rising 1,250 meters (4,100 feet) above sea level, Grouse Mountain offers skiing, hiking, and many other outdoor activities. Catch the SkyRide Gondola or Blue Gondola to the peak and watch a show at the Theatre in the Sky. Visit the Refuge for Endangered Wildlife and finish your day with dinner and a drink at the Grouse Mountain Resort. Home to the famous Grouse Grind, the mountain regularly hosts a grueling 2.9 km (1.8 miles) upward race that requires participants to climb 2,830 stairs. In the winter, guests can go ice skating, sleighing, and snowshoeing while enjoying the Peak of Christmas celebration. In spring and summer, you can visit the Grizzly Bears in the Wildlife Refuge, watch a lumberjack show, or take a guided eco-walk around the area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Shuttle is summer season only. Depending on traffic, the shuttle from Canada Place takes about 30 minutes to get to Grouse Mountain from downtown Vancouver.
The Skyride and alpine levels of Grouse Mountain are wheelchair accessible.
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.
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.
Grouse Mountain has a staggering elevation of 1,231 m (4,039 ft.)!
