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Grouse Mountain

#8of 10 places to visit in VancouverVancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Also known as Grouse Mountain Resort · The Peak of Vancouver

Quick answer

Opening hours: No fixed opening hours. Entry: CA$89. Allow 4 hrs. Best time: Morning for the clearest air.

Updated 18 September 2026 · Compiled by Traveliac, AI-assisted · 4 min read

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Opening hours: No fixed hours; Skyride hours change with the season and the day, and the summit attractions close earlier than the Skyride in spring and autumn. Check the mountain's own "Today on Grouse" page for the day you plan to go.
Entry fee: CA$89; Ticket from
Time needed: 4 hrs
Best time of day: Morning for the clearest air
Best months: May – Sep
Address: 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4K9, Canada

About Grouse Mountain

Grouse Mountain charges CAD 89 for adult Mountain Admission, as of 2026, and the ticket covers a round-trip Skyride or Blue Grouse Gondola to a summit of 1,231 m. Grouse Mountain rises above North Vancouver, and its upper station sits above the treeline of the North Shore. A single ticket includes the Peak Chairlift, the Lumberjack Show, eco-walks and the grizzly bear habitat where Grinder and Coola live.

Best time of day: Morning for the clearest air. Or around sunset for the Sunset Special.

Grouse Mountain timings

Opening hours: No fixed hours; Mon–Sun No fixed hours; Skyride hours change with the season and the day, and the summit attractions close earlier than the Skyride in spring and autumn. Check the mountain's own "Today on Grouse" page for the day you plan to go.
Closed on: Open every day

Mon–Sun	No fixed hours

Good to know: Summer runs Peak Chairlift, Lumberjack Show, Birds in Motion and grizzly habitat programming; winter changes to skiing, snowshoeing and skating. Weather can close upper lifts, and the Grouse Grind hiking trail is a summer route.

Opening hours compiled from grousemountain.com and public records, last updated 18 September 2026. They change without notice — confirm before you travel. How we write these guides

Grouse Mountain ticket price

Entry fees for Grouse Mountain
Ticket	Price
Standard ticket	CA$89
Concession (student / senior)	CA$79
Children	CA$49

Grouse Mountain Mountain Admission is CAD 89 for adults (19-64), CAD 79 for seniors (65+), CAD 69 for youth (13-18), CAD 49 for children (5-12), CAD 5 for tots (3-4) and free for infants (0-2), as of 2026, per the official ticket page; Lower Mainland residents pay CAD 74, 69, 59 and 39 in the same categories, and a family ticket is CAD 229 standard or CAD 179 local. A Sunset Special is listed at CAD 34 after 18:00. A third-party guide quotes different prices (adult CAD 86.17), so verify at the official site. Tickets are valid only for the date selected.

Prices compiled from grousemountain.com and public records, last updated 18 September 2026. They change without notice — confirm before you travel. How we write these guides

Best time to visit Grouse Mountain

Quiet
Moderate
Very busy

Opening - 10:30
MorningBest time to go
Grouse Mountain has short Skyride queues early, and the air is usually clearest before cloud builds.
Quiet
10:30 - 14:00
Midday Peak
Coach groups and families arrive, and Skyride and gondola queues build on clear summer weekends.
Very busy
14:00 - 17:00
Afternoon
Grouse Mountain stays busy at weekends, with shorter waits on weekdays.
Moderate
After 18:00 (summer)
Sunset Special
Grouse Mountain lists a CAD 34 Sunset Special after 18:00, and light is best for photographs.
Moderate

History of Grouse Mountain

Grouse Mountain lies on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples, and it takes its name from the sooty grouse native to the slopes. The original Blue Tram, an aerial tramway, was inaugurated on 15 December 1966, and a second tram system opened in 1976, with cabins holding just under 100 passengers.

Grouse Mountain added the Blue Grouse Gondola, with eight-person cabins, on 12 December 2024 to increase uphill capacity. The Grouse Grind, a steep summer trail of 2.9 km with about 2,830 stairs and roughly 853 m of elevation gain, has become a local fitness ritual, and tickets are sold to take the Skyride back down.

Grouse Mountain runs a wildlife refuge for orphaned grizzly bears Grinder and Coola, which live in a habitat at the summit. The resort is privately operated, and prices change by season and by day.

Rules & etiquette at Grouse Mountain

Grouse Mountain sells Mountain Admission for a chosen date only, so book online and expect to show proof of residency for the Lower Mainland resident rate (verify the current requirement). Tickets cannot be used on another day.

Grouse Mountain's Grouse Grind is uphill only, and hikers are not supposed to descend the trail on foot. Carry water, wear shoes with grip, and turn back if a storm is forecast. Do not feed or approach wildlife at the summit, since black bears and other animals live on the mountain.

Grouse Mountain's summit weather can differ sharply from the city, and cloud may hide the view. Bring a warm layer even in summer, and check the mountain's weather and lift status before travelling.

Tips for visiting Grouse Mountain

1
Grouse Mountain is reached by bus 236 from Lonsdale Quay, by the free summer shuttle listed on the official site, or by car at 6400 Nancy Greene Way, where parking is limited and paid. Book Mountain Admission online in advance to avoid the longest ticket queues.
2
Grouse Mountain is busiest between 10:30 and 14:00 in July and August, with queues for the Skyride on clear weekends, so go early or use the Sunset Special, listed at CAD 34 after 18:00. Check the Today on Grouse page before you travel, since Skyride hours, Lumberjack Show times and bear talks change by season.
3
Grouse Mountain works best on a clear day, and cloud can leave the summit in fog. Allow 3-4 hours for the summit attractions and views over Vancouver, Burrard Inlet and the Gulf Islands. If you hike the Grouse Grind, pay separately for the Skyride down, and check that price on the ticket page before you start.

How to reach Grouse Mountain

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6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4K9, CanadaDirections in Google Maps

From Lonsdale Quay (SeaBus terminal)
10 km · 30 min
CAD 2.85 (TransLink adult 1-zone Compass stored value, from 1 July 2026; 2-zone CAD 4.20)
From Waterfront Station, Vancouver
14 km · 55-70 min
CAD 4.20 (2-zone adult Compass fare; verify zones at translink.ca)
From Downtown Vancouver
12 km · 35-45 min
Free with a Mountain Admission ticket (verify the current schedule at the official site)

Nearest airport

From Vancouver International Airport (YVR), about 28 km.

Nearest station

From Lonsdale Quay (SeaBus and bus hub), about 10 km; a free summer shuttle also serves the mountain.

Grouse Mountain FAQs

How much is Grouse Mountain admission?

Grouse Mountain adult Mountain Admission is CAD 89, seniors CAD 79, youth CAD 69 and children (5-12) CAD 49, as of 2026. Lower Mainland residents pay less, and infants (0-2) are free.

What does a Grouse Mountain ticket include?

A Grouse Mountain Mountain Admission ticket includes round-trip travel by the Skyride or Blue Grouse Gondola and open summit attractions. These include the Peak Chairlift, Lumberjack Show, Theatre in the Sky, Birds in Motion and the grizzly bear habitat.

How high is Grouse Mountain?

Grouse Mountain reaches 1,231 m at its summit. The Grouse Grind hiking trail climbs about 853 m over 2.9 km.

How do I get to Grouse Mountain without a car?

Take bus 236 from Lonsdale Quay, or the free summer shuttle. A TransLink adult 1-zone fare is CAD 2.85 with Compass from 1 July 2026.

Compiled with AI assistance from official sources and public records, and published only after the checks in How we write these guides. Nobody from Traveliac has visited this place. Last updated 18 September 2026. How we rank and check places