Grouse Mountain :: Vancouver

From sophisticated entertainment to unspoiled nature, Grouse Mountain is the all-in-one destination with something for everyone while visiting Vancouver.

15 minutes from Downtown Vancouver, across Lions Gate Bridge.

Grouse Mountain Reviews

We were in Vancouver for the weekend and thought that Grouse Mountain would be a good idea. It's a short drive from downtown Vancouver and the views promised by various tourist magazines were hard to turn down.

On the way up the mountain we saw a billboard that said "We're waiting for you" with two grizzly bears behind it. Sweet!! We managed to find a parking and proceeded to the ticket line for the Skyride. Are you kidding? $39.85 apiece for round trip tickets, this better be worth it.

The view was spectacular and we were also able to catch some of the Birds in Motion show. Although disappointment set in when the said bears were not waiting for me in their habitat.

We spent a little over an hour at the summit, with the bears no show, the long line back down the mountain and the high price for the tram, I would give this experience a 3.5stars.

Grouse Mountain Views

Yes, Grouse Mountain is a must see for anyone who visits Vancouver. The fee for the Sky tram to get there is high, although it includes everything that is at the top. But if you also value fine dining, there is a way to avoid the fee for the tram. Book dinner at Observation restaurant at the top. When you arrive at the tram, just tell them you have reservations at Observation, and you will be provided free tram tickets for everyone in your party, so long as you do not arrive more than four hours before your dinner reservation. For the best deal, make your dinner reservation for between 5 and 6 pm, so you can order the fixed price three course dinner, which is offered only during that hour. If you only can get reservations after 6 pm, order only an entree. If you order wine, order by the glass. The prices by the bottle are out of proportion to the prices by the glass.

Most tourists go there on tour buses (not the best move), but it is easily reached by taxi. If you play your cards right, you can have a fantastic afternoon and evening at Grouse Mountain at a price that is well worth it.

Grouse Mountain Vancouver's premier four-season resort

Grouse Mountain's aerial Sky ride will take visitors on a one-mile Journey high above the second growth forests and between the mountain peaks. The views are breathtaking - the Vancouver city skyline, ships in the harbour, the glittering Strait of Georgia, and far off Vancouver Island... and that's only the beginning!

Grouse Mountain Ziplining

Visit to experience Vancouver's newest and most adrenaline-pumping adventure: mountain ziplining. The "Air Grouse" experience puts you high above the alpine rainforest, careening through the air at speeds of more than 50 kilometres per hour. The three-line adventure circuit provides a unique perspective on the Blue Grouse Lake region of the mountain, combining adrenaline with an exploration of British Columbia's breathtaking old-growth forests.

Grouse Mountain Location

This wilderness paradise is just a pleasant 15 minute drive from downtown, through Stanley Park and across the Lion's Gate Bridge.

Grouse Mountain Dining

The Observatory
The crown jewel in the resort’s restaurant collection. Experience award-winning cuisine high above the city. Member of Ocean Wise & Green Table.

Altitudes Bistro
Hip and happening, Altitudes Bistro is home to Vancouver’s best patio, the uber-cool Social Night scene, great food, cocktails, and chic atmosphere.

Casual Dining
Need a quick and satisfying bite? We can do that too. Sample quick and nutritious fare in our self-serve venues and coffee shops.

Grouse Mountain Activities

You can sample our award-winning cuisine year-round, while skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and ice-skating enhance our winter programs. Spring, summer and fall are the ideal times to visit our Refuge for Endangered Wildlife, where two resident grizzly bears and four timber wolves roam their natural habitat. Other activities include lumberjack shows, falconry demonstrations, guided eco walks, scenic chairlift rides, our Theatre in the Sky, hiking and, of course, unforgettable photo opportunities.