Cool place to come and be with nature ! Took a skyline gondola upto the top where we froze so take a jacket ! Big difference in temps !! We saw bears and watched some live shows. The lumberjack one was cool. Walked around and took in the views . Had a bevvie, great espresso martini and snack, mini samosas, at the restaurant, Altitudes bistro, which had great views too and nice lodge feel. Nice place outside of the city to take great pics and get out of the busy life. read more

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Grouse Mountain is one of those perfect places to visit every season. In the summer, it's all about the challenge of the Grouse Grind. It is steep and sweaty but the feeling at the top is victorious. Seeing Coola and Grindr afterwards is such a treat. It's amazing to see them up close in such a beautiful setting. Grouse transforms completely during the winter. The mountain turns into a winter wonderland with festive energy. The Light Walk while snowshoeing feels like a fairytale. During the holiday season there are gingerbread houses on display in the Chalet and an opportunity to meet Santa while finishing off with a hot chocolate by the fireplace; it's holiday magic from start to finish. Whether you come for the grind in summer or the lights of winter, Grouse Mountain is a must do. read more

Grouse Mountain - Hiking Near Me - North Vancouver, British Columbia

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The great and mighty Grouse! Despite the fact that I visited Vancouver every summer for 8 years in a row, I never had a chance to do the Grouse Grind. Let me explain (because how can you go to Vancouver without checking out Grouse Mountain, especially if you're an adventure lover and love hiking, trail running, etc, right?). I came every year to run my favorite half marathon, so I was either saving my legs for the race or recovering from it afterwards! A few months ago, my husband and I decided to celebrate his birthday in Vancouver and specifically do the Grouse Grind too. It. Was. Awesome! We intended to start as soon as they opened (7am) but it was raining, so we waited it out and ended up starting around 9:30am instead after the rain stopped. Since it was midweek (and damp weather), it wasn't crowded at all even though it was peak summer season. We actually got to the top much faster than predicted even with all the pauses to take pictures! Friendly tips: Make sure you're fueled & hydrated, it's a challenging hike even for those of us who run/hike/bike/lift/train regularly. Bring water and snacks (you'll be out there for a while: they estimate most people do it in 2 to 2.5 hours). Enjoy the views and being immersed in the forest! Once at the top, they have a cafe, restrooms, a theatre, the Grouse Mountain Outfitters shop, and more. Shoutout to Chloe in the shop for her great customer service! They even have special edition Grouse Grind-branded Lululemon gear! You'll also find lots of souvenirs, and mountain gear from North Face, Tentree, Solomon, and more. Also don't forget to say "Hi!" to Grinder & Coola, the resident grizzly bears in the Grizzly Bear Habitat! read more

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Great place to visit for skiing activities. A great place to view the city from the top. The price to side to the top is costly. We enjoyed the dining experience at the observatory with a night view of the town. read more

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As I neared the end of Grouse Grind, the view at the top of the mountain gradually revealed blue skies and white clouds. Peak Chalet was a few more steps of incline with a handful of hikers catching their breaths. Blue gondolas continuously passed by which in a way felt therapeutic. If you're fresh out of water as I was, there's a drinking fountain outside right next to Outfitters, their gift shop. Compared to the relative quiet on the trail, the commotion of families lounging around was a stark contrast. The forest below felt warm and insulated, while the summit was noticeably chilly late afternoon. By this time, the only attraction available was the Grizzly Bear Habitat. I was able to see one of the bears from afar before it walked away. Fortunately, I met a birdkeeper on the way and got to see her owl up close. For those with bicycles, a whole separate section awaits while foot travel takes you a different path. Since the mountain is used for snow sports during the winter, the ski lifts were active (and free!) till 7pm during the summer for visitors to visit even further up the mountain for glorious views and crispier air. On this particular day, a camera crew was filming a show at the tippity top called "Age of Attraction." The way back down to the parking and bus stop was via the blue gondola. It's worth coming for the fresh air and nature walks. For most attractions, coming early is a must, though if you were hiking up and just stopping for a breather, the air and skyline in the evening is a fine choice. read more

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I highly recommend taking the gondola up to Grouse Mountain. It's not cheap, but you get more than the ride up and down. There's a lumberjack show, a Birds in Motion show, a coaster, zip lining, and more. The grizzle habitat was very cool to see too. Parking does cost, but it's only $10 for the whole day, and you can get bused up for free if you pay for a two-way ride. read more

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We saw the beers!! Did the climb which was super duper hard but finished it in one hour and a half. Then we saw the famous bears who were eating. Def a fun activity for the whole family - minus the hike read more

Grouse Mountain - Hiking Near Me - North Vancouver, British Columbia

Great experience for the family. There are a bunch of activities and shows for the family. The ranger talk, Grizzly Bear Habitat, Owl time, Lumberjack Show, Birds in Motion to name a few. My only complaint was there was barely any shade where the shows are held. So if it's a hot sunny day, your family will be cooking in the sun! read more

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June 2024 - Grouse Mountain you beauty - super friendly staff, beautiful tram ride to the top, bear sighting, birds sighting, coffee and food and drinks stop at the top :) The only downside - it rained a fair bit and the overcast conditions resulted in fog at the top read more

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I visited Grouse Mountain with friends and we had a marvelous time! We loved the sweeping views from the gondola as we ascended and descended from the mountain. While on top, we saw the fun lumberjack show, saw one of the grizzly bears, watched people ziplining, and enjoyed the delightful birds in motion raptor show. I would definitely visit again on a future Vancouver trip! read more

The views from the top are absolutely stunning! It can be a bit pricey, but BC residents get a discount, just bring proof of residency when buying tickets. For our family of five (2 adults, 3 kids), we paid around $220 total with the resident rate. There's plenty to do once you're up there. We caught several shows and talks, including the bird show, owl talk, a ranger presentation about the bear enclosure, and the lumberjack show. There's also a kids' ropes course area, which was a hit with the younger ones. There are several dining options, we tried the BBQ place. It was okay, not amazing, but it did the job. All the staff we encountered were super friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful, which really added to the experience. Overall, it was a fantastic and fun day trip for the whole family! read more

Grouse Mountain has beautiful views and is a great deal for skiing/snowboarding! I love how close it is to the city. We came in April at the end of ski season, so the snow was predictably in very bad condition. There were patches of grass with mud and rocks, especially on the Cut (a green run) and the blue runs. The Cut was so bumpy and lacked snow that we only went on it once. It had great views though. I also really liked the views on the Peak (a blue run). The black diamond runs were all closed (not that I would have gone on them if they were open). Nevertheless, I had a blast. We purchased the Spring Fling pass for $119 plus tax, which allowed us to ski until the end of the spring season. One day pass cost $80, so the spring pass was a good deal. We packed into the cable car to go to the top of the mountain. A ski/snowboard rental for the day was $71 plus tax, and renting a helmet was an additional $12. Locker rentals were only $2 for single use, although they were pretty small. The chalet has a cafeteria and free water (truly a godsend). read more

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0 stars. Don't buy online tickets if you want to go on the day of. I purchased x2 tickets at 830am and have not received them. I emailed guest services and got an automated response saying they are busy. 0 customer service. Overpriced gondola tickets that you dont receive and they have a no refund and exchange policy. Scammed. read more

Grouse Mountain is located in north Vancouver about 30 minutes from downtown. It's really convenient to get here by car. If you are visiting and don't have a car, public transit is a great option. You can purchase your lift tickets and rental equipment online prior to your arrival. I highly recommend doing this as it saves you time. Saved time equals more time on the slopes. Operating hours are 8am to 9pm. Your purchase of day lift tickets allows you to snowboard till closing. Night lift tickets can be purchased at a discount. Grouse mountain is a perfect place to snowboard for intermediate boarders. read more

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Overpriced tourist trap. This reminded me of an adventure park we visited in Switzerland in the summer, where the areas you would normally ski in the winter are converted into other kinds of activities. For starters we parked super far away and then stood in a ridiculously long line for tickets, only to discover that there was another ticket booth right near the lift with no line. We rode the blue gondola (seemed more modern and fit a smaller number of people with seating) up, and the red gondola (meant for more people, bikes, etc. and not much if any seating) down. We also took the ski lift up to the way top of the mountain. It was going extremely slow so we decided to take the hike down. Beautiful weather on a Sunday brought out the entire population of Vancouver. There were people everywhere, so much so that it ruined the experience of being in nature. The lines for the restrooms were completely ridiculous. While it was cool to see bears, their enclosure was pretty small and not really a "habitat" so they appeared sad and bored, just pacing around in circles all day long. It was a hazy day so my photos also didn't come out great. The only saving grace was the bird show, which is the only reason it gets three stars. We did not do the lumberjack show but that appeared pretty popular... with the sounds of chain saws being very off putting for a day out in nature. read more

Grouse Mountain and Gondola, the experience was the standout disappointment among my explorations for 1 month traveling through Canada. There's no way around it. I had high expectations. And it fell flat, big time. So here goes all the reasons why if I were visiting Vancouver, I'd skip the gondola ride to the top.... First off...to take the gondola to the summit, which then allows you access to the mountain attractions and activities, it's not worth it. It's $80 for the roundtrip ride. And then another $4 in tax, plus another $4 to park down near the entrance...you're hit with $88, though it is $88 - Canadian dollars and for all those who are fortunate enough to be American, then it's only $66 altogether. I have a problem with this $80 because just down the road from Grouse Mountain is Capilano Suspension Bridge, and they charge $70. Point is...the typical average tourist will probably come to both attractions to make the most of their Vancouver experiences so then why should one be $10 more than the other, and especially when both places aren't even full days' worth of visits? Now, I'm still frustrated about the $80 price, lol. Plus, just up the road in Squamish, BC is Sea to Sky Gondola, and they charge $72 for their ride to the peak. And over there, parking is free. So, as I whine and complain about the $$$, you may be thinking, what's the big deal of $8 between Grouse Mountain and the Sea to Sky Gondola? Well, good question and that's very simple to explain... The panoramas from Sea to Sky Gondola were outstanding! You get POV's from high above colorful Howe Sound and downtown Squamish. While here at the top of Grouse Mountain, you see almost nothing. The views were poor, even for a sunny day. The parts you do see reveal a small downtown area of Vancouver, but hardly recognizable and distinguishable from any other city in the world. Another point, the windows to the gondola were dirty. It was hard to see. This is cardinal rule #1 for operators of a cablecar/sky ride. If you're a photography enthusiast, I believe you'll be let down. I know I'm going off on a tangent, lol, but I was subconsciously thinking that ticket staff at Grouse Mountain should caution if you come specifically for sightseeing, you may not get it. Instead, they do offer daily interactive shows for kids on the hour or two, and an animal exhibit. Boooo! And I think that most of the visitors who ride the gondola up and down the mountain are tourists from out of town, and to fork over $80+ to make positive memories with their families isn't sustainable. Then you may be asking...is there anything to do at Grouse Mountain? Let me relay what there is to do at the summit...but I found everything to be dull. - Grizzly Bear Habitat - the mountain showcases 2 grizzly bears on display. And it's a crowd pleaser to many who haven't gotten close to bears in nature. But it's difficult to watch domesticated bears. Basically, I could visit a zoo if I wanted to watch bears sitting around and eating through a fence. - Birds of Prey Show - every few hours throughout the day, they put on a show about owls, falcons and hawks giving tourists an opportunity to learn about them. Again, I could go to a zoo if I wanted that. - Lumberjack Show - during various times of the day, you can view lumberjacks on full display putting their skills to the test. Although I didn't sit for a show, it's a chance to see something out of the ordinary. - Take the Ski Chairlift to upper Grouse Mountain - so although the gondola arrives at the Peak Chalet among the grounds of Grouse Mountain, you can then take a leisurely ride on a chairlift to Vancouver Peak Lookout. There, you see real distant views of the landscape. But, nothing special. - They have ziplining for extra $$$. - They have paragliding with a professional guide for extra $$$. - There's the Eye of the Wind attraction where you enter a lift car inside a wind turbine and ride it to the top, but it was closed. - You can eat inside the cafeteria at the Peak Chalet. - There's a small Gift Shop and Apparel Store. - You can eat at an outside restaurant beside the gondola station with chances for views. But what views? Yet, I overheard people agreeing "how lovely and beautiful it is up at the top!" "Lovely"? I disagree. - Also at the summit, there's cornhole boards, a playground and picnic tables for families. I guess that can be a fun filled time for some. Lastly, it's hard to accept paying $80 admission and not get treated like royalty at a place like Grouse Mountain. Most folks (or at least me, Seth) want to feel rewarded with marvelous sightseeing and unparalleled views of Vancouver and it's disappointing not to get it. I was close to asking Guest Services for a refund but had to bite my lip and walk away. In the end, I spent 4 hours at the summit and left underwhelmed. I didn't receive the quality sightseeing I was expecting. I will never return to Grouse Mountain again. Sorry for the poor review. read more

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expensive and touristy, but honestly was very fun. The gondola ticket is expensive and so is stuff at the top, but man, that view when you walk out of the gondola hut is a top tier experience. Everything is a winter wonderland, and service is very nice. Surprisingly the food is not super pricey (though maybe Tahoe has confused me). It's crazy how this is only a 20-30 min drive outside of the city! Worth going if you're in Vancouver read more

Keeo in mind it is a tourist spot however with patience, it's worth it! The staff does a great job at keeping everything running smoothly and once you are up to the top, there is so much to do! Loggers show, animal shows, ski lift, zipline, food spots and so much more! You could spend all day up there which is why the ticket for thr gondala is worth it! read more

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Great views of Vancouver while experiencing the natural beauty of the pacific northwest. You take an 8-minute gondola ride to the top of the mountain where there are a number of activities to see and do. We watched a 30 minute lumberjack show, listened to a park ranger talk on owls, watched grizzly bears in their natural habitat and took in beautiful views of the city. You could easily spend a whole day here with some hikes and great restaurants to enjoy. This is a must-do for anyone visiting Vancouver. read more

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Beautiful mountain outside Vancouver's city limits, it functions as a ski hill, a party destination, and all fun things this little bit of winter wonderland can provide. The gondola to bring you up to the top is a total treat. It was fun to ride this thing up and take in all the sights from all the way up. The top of the mountain is fabulous too! It felt like something out of a Christmas special to see the snow covered peaks and walk in the snow in April. I do not know, something feels melancholic about fresh snow in April. In fact, it was snowing while up on the mountain! I love it! Definitely make your way up to the top of this mountain. It is no Everest, but still fun nonetheless. read more

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Before the actual review, I wanted to make everyone aware that your cars are not safe in the parking lots. Vancouver is going through a lot of theft and drugs and your belongings are not safe. The mountain was ok. The peak ride and seeing the bears was probably the neatest part. I would go to the Sea to Sky 1000x over this one. Unfortunately, our experience was tarnished due to do terrible people who like to ruin others vacations. I would suggest shuttling in or getting an Uber/Lyft. read more

Grouse Mountain - Peak Ride - Hiking Near Me - North Vancouver, British Columbia

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THE BIG: 1 hour stairmaster hike. Be ready to be challenged and have water and a backup dry shirt in hand. THE BLACK AND WHITE: Jesus, this was one helluva hike. It was grinding through the stairmaster for an hour. At least that's how my wife and I hike. We typically go all out. I noticed I was getting tired around the halfway mark. A good mix of switchbacks with rocks and stairs to climb through. A ton of people were on the trail for a Monday. At the top, we didn't get a view because of the clouds, but there's the option to walk around, see the grizzly bear habitat and the world famous lumberjack show. I highly recommend seeing that as it was really funny. The only way down is to take the Gondola. You can grab some amazing views if you're near the front. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall the damage done is around $42 CAD. 2 gondola lifts on the way down were $40 and the parking is $2. read more

I don't usually write yelp reviews for places outside the US but I felt like I had to for this place so I can remember my experience here. My friends and I did a day trip to vancouver. Decided to check this place out for good views of the city. And don't get me wrong, the views were great and there were some interesting things to do at the top of mountain like bird show, zipling etc But it was very expensive for what you get in return. 80 CAD... read more

We visited Grouse Mountain as part of a tour, and I can't say I enjoyed it as much as I thought I would. Heading up and down the mountain in the gondola that's packed with people on a 80-90 degree day is NOT fun. I get that they want to be efficient with transportation, but God forbid it gets stuck and folks are struggling from the heat, humidity, and breathing. We walked around for a bit before heading to the lumberjack show, which, to be completely frank, is a complete joke. The folks running it are just a bunch of young kids cracking jokes, puns, and inside adult jokes left and right. Once or twice is fine, but it's very inappropriate to joke about spending the night with the other lumberjack's mom... "making cookies of course!" The events they did were cool and somewhat entertaining, but again, in the heat with ZERO shade, I nearly fainted. The complex should highly consider adding some shade for the summer months. We skipped the bear den and just opted to do a small hike and spent some time at the chateau. read more

This was the worst experience ever. The gondola ride is a joke. They cram 100+ people into the gondola so the only people who get to enjoy the ride are the 20 people around the sides. Then I purchase a round trip ticket and on the way DOWN my ticket wouldn't load and they wouldn't let me on, although I showed my proof of purchase AND confirmation number. The kids working made me get out of line and go get a ticket. CUSTOMER service said oh your fine I see you bought the ticket but I'll just print a return ticket for you. Then the tickets from CS didn't even scan and they let me get on anyway. What an absolute joke. All in all, I think it's more for young kids with the bird show, lumberjacks, slow snail pace and gondola ride. Not sure I would recommend the gondola ride. read more

I enjoyed this day! We had a scheduled zip line tour. Before our time we walked around the mountain and checked out the bears and lumber Jack show. We also rode the gondola up the top. Our zip line tour was really fun. Our two guides were really fun and definitely made sure everything was safe. We rode 5 lines and went up the chair lift to the last two. It was a lot of fun, I'd recommend the zip line tour! read more

Grouse Mountain - Hiking Near Me - North Vancouver, British Columbia

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This place is aptly named because after our recent experience, I do have a few things I'd like to grouse about! Two stars because while we did not have a good visit, the weather was generally dismal which may have "clouded" my perception of this attraction. Still, it's sad when the highlight of our visit was the lame yet still painfully entertaining lumberjack show. First off, fees for this attraction are getting ridiculously high. Even purchasing through a 3rd party vendor, we paid over $70 CDN per person. Plus nowadays, you get to pay for the privilege of parking your car in the ample parking lot at the base of the tram ride. Due to weather conditions, lots of free (and extra pay) activities were closed or inadvisable (e.g., ski lift, etc.). In summary, we easily completed our visit, listening to 2-3 shows/talks in about 2 hours. And nowadays, most attractions require pre-payment and assigned dates and/or times to assure getting a slot or getting a discount. Basically, plans are no longer flexible to change. Companies should create programs wherein when the experience is unsatisfactory due to circumstances out of the company's and the customer's control (e g., weather), some form of accommodation is offered (partial refund, discount for future use, etc.). It's simply good business practice to foster good will and improved customer relations. My hope is that my GROUSING about Grouse Mountain will effect some change (though I have my doubt that it will). Ditto other commenters who complained about dirty trolley windows. And I also wasted some time running back and forth between the tram car start and the ticket window because the 3rd party vendor (Viator) ticket could not be scanned at the tram, but required an actual ticket issuance. Interestingly enough, the Get Your Guide 3rd party tix could be scanned at the tram! I'll probably skip Grouse Mountain on my next Vancouver visit. read more

I had an excellent experience on the mountaintop. Lunch was really good and the service was excellent. After lunch, I hiked up to the summit, which was a strenuous activity that took thirty minutes (the chair lift also takes you to the top side) where the views are breathtaking! There is also a birds in flight show featuring bald eagles, a bear exhibit and a live lumberjack show that got all the kids excited. read more

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Loved this summit. Located at an elevation of 8,583. It is the last peak in 3-2-1 challenge. Grouse Mountain in along the Vincent Tumamatai trail. The trail is gorgeous and has many different geological features well as beautiful Jeffrey Pines. You can day hike or backpack. The peak doesn't really have a view unlike Mt. Pinos and Sawmill but if your already up there you might as well bag this peak too. The single track trail does descends so just keep in mind that you will have to hike that back up. It is considered moderate to hard depending on your fitness level. https://g.co/kgs/m1Ugya read more

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I visited Grouse because Flair decided to have controllable staffing issues and push my flight a week later (feel free to review my review on that and anyone experiencing similar struggles feel free to dm because it's just not kosher). The mountain is a very family friendly place, they ban all smoking and weed smoking with signage but are loosely enforced as I did smell weed in the air occasionally. The mountain is a small mountain but very family friendly, a tram takes all visitors up and it takes only 4min and it has a nice audio tour guide and a good view of the mountains. You can buy your pass online or in person, it's easier to buy online and pick up at Guest Services by Starbucks. If you're planning on doing a 3 day pass, get a buddy and actually buy the annual pass at family rate (two adults at the same address) because you could basically get more value than 3 visits and a reason to return during the summer. It also gives you discounts on food cuz you know chalet food is not so cheap. Passes are scanned on the tram via barcode and when you arrive at the top you go to the main map and you will see where to get ski rentals. The mountain has a range of difficulty, the screaming eagle is great for beginner and intermediate and the Olympic lift takes you to black diamonds, intermediate and glade section. Glades difficulty will change based on the conditions. I did find one downfall was the 3 day pass does force one to visit for 3 days and my third day was just rain and 7 degrees and really I tried call in to see if I could get a partial refund but at 8:30am I'm on queue for 20min waiting that I gave up. It is difficult to ski on rain days or if you have a wet bum because the chalets and the washrooms are not equipped with hand dryers which I though was odd so it's really not great if your wet and you might want to opt to bring the spare socks or the spare gloves if you anticipate wet conditions. The location has a nice learning park for jumps, they do a nice grading system so you can actually learn there without feeling traffic or intimidation because it's just along the screaming eagle. Sometimes their t bar is running to divert food traffic from the lifts too. I admit in a powder I did get trapped in the trees near the glades and so definitely do attempt with a partner, because cell reception is very spotty on the mountain and if you need help you would be looking for anyone to help you. The location does have night skiing and so if you're a late riser you will have fun, but be warned the tram is so busy at 3pm and closing. I also noticed the Olympic closes 30min before the mountain closes and the Screaming closes right at the end of the operation hours. Food options are standard western options, there isn't really anything healthy and I mean forget about iteration of vegan diets unless you just want to drink something fizzy and beer like. Beer is $7 plus liquor tax btw. I found no lines weekdays and even on Christmas Day no lines (but it was raining). I also noticed a lot of the ski on and off amenities like restaurants were not running and that's really sad because when conditions are sideways we just want to beer it up and wait for the conditions to improve since once you go up you can't unrefund your visit. This is a very bus friendly mountain btw, took 50-90 min depending on weather to go from the downtown to the mountain. read more

You can take a free shuttle from Vancouver. Entry fee is steep. Take the sky ride or hike up there. Then hike more if you want. Catch a lumberjack show or go visit the two resident bears. Lovely views. read more

Grouse Mountain - Hiking Near Me - North Vancouver, British Columbia

Our family of 4 visited today and it is stunning. The views are amazing and it is absolutely worth the visit. My husband and teens did the Mountain Ropes Adventure with Max as our guide. My teens both made some calculation errors on the course and Max rescued them. We had a really great time and would definitely go back. read more

This place is a must see in Vancouver. I took the sky train to the top and then the chair lift and enjoyed a great view of the city and surrounding area. There are chairs at the very top so you can relax and take it all in. There are good food options at the top even though it's cafeteria style. As a vegetarian I was pleasantly surprised to see there was a vegan chili option. It was a lot for your money and was pretty decent. The best part of lunch was sitting on the back deck and enjoying the view. I did attempt Grouse Grind as well. Definitely not for those out of shape. The first section was pretty grueling. There is a sign that alerts you that it is going to get harder after that and you won't be able to turn around. The sign concerned me so I turned around and went back down the mountain. The friends of mine that have done it said the sign is misleading and that the first part is actually the hardest. I want to try it again now that I know what I'm getting into. Definitely bring your water (camelback is a great idea!) and get ready to enjoy a great view of the woods, just with an intense workout included! read more

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One line review: Worthwhile on a beautiful day. We took the gondola up -- a six-minute ride vs. the 90+ minute, natural stairmaster hike. It was literally the only way to fly. ;-) We got some nice photos and video on the way up. We partook of a number of the options: - ate at Altitudes - heard the grizzly bear guide talk, viewed the habitat, and saw grizzly bears (they came down at snack time). - attempted the Mountain Ropes Adventure. We had fun, and no one got hurt, so I call that a success at my more advanced age (nearly 60). Kudos to our ropes guide Lauren, who was terrific with both us and an entire birthday party of (late elementary?) boys. - saw the sights We had reserved a 7:30p return on the gondola, but there was no way. They really line up in the evening, and we didn't get on until 8p; even then, it was packed. I think they're on reduced capacity (something like 50%), but social distancing was impossible. People did wear their masks, for which I was grateful (I'm immune compromised, so the vaccine may not work for me.). We had a little adventure figuring out where our car was; the lots are not well-marked -- a minor annoyance. Pro-tip: Drop a pin in your maps app when you arrive, then follow the gps back to the pin. Bottom line: This was a fabulous day, and we'd gladly do it again. Recommended! read more

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The gondola ride to the top with breathtaking views. For an even better look- ride the ski lift to the highest peak of Vancouver. While there you don't want to miss the lumberjack show and of course the bears Grinder and Coola. We ended up spending most of the day taking it all in. read more

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Got to the resort/ center at 7:15 and we're sold tickets for $80 each. Google Maps/ website lists attraction as open until 9:00pm, HOWEVER, all the other attractions include in the overpriced ticket close at 7:00 or earlier (last lumberjack show ended around 5 according to sign on premises). There is no option for a ticket with just gondola rides, so we paid $80 each for everything, but got access to nothing but the ride up. Once at the top, views were obstructed by the towers of the Gondola, you couldn't get clear views of the city. Mosquitoes were horrible as well. $80 for bug bites and an obstructed view. Definitely not worth the $$$, skip and head somewhere else for a view. (Staff were very kind and I know it's not their fault the set up of this park is horrible. They were gracious and helpful) read more

Grouse Mountain - Obstructed view of Vancouver - Hiking Near Me - North Vancouver, British Columbia

Had an awesome experience at Grouse Mountain. I'm not sure if we got lucky or if going early on a weekday is definitely the way to go but we found parking quick and easy and the line to board the gondolas was minimal to none. Hands down would recommend the gondola ride both up and down the mountain to soak in a break taking view of some of the scenery Vancouver has to offer. Luckily we went at a perfect time where there was still snow on the mountain but it wasn't freezing cold and the pathways were not slippery since we didn't take the right gear as we just went to experience the lumberjack show, bald eagles, skyride, and theater. I will say that this experience is pricey so with that in mind if you are on a tighter budget and are contemplating between Grouse mountain or the Capilano Suspension Bridge, I would recommend the suspension bridge over this as it feel like you get more for your money there. read more

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The date we visited the place has wild fires nearby and the whole mountain was covered by the smoke. The air was kind of toxic and hard to breathe. Because of the smoke, we also can't see any views on the cable car. Not worth the expensive tickets at all. read more

Grouse Mountain - Hiking Near Me - North Vancouver, British Columbia

Vancouver is spoiled by it's proximity to beautiful and scenic mountains. Among those is Grouse Mountain, a destination for those wanting to experience what the outdoors has to offer. Depending on the season, your experience will differ greatly. The summer has great trails to explore while the winter is a fantastic hill to challenge skiers and snowboarders. In addition, there is ice skating and snowshoeing. On this occasion the ice skating wasn't up to par. It was in very poor condition and many asked for refunds. I can't imagine this to be common, but there were disappointed parents and kids alike. While up on the mountain top there are a few different food options. We chose Lupin's for it's cafe-style food. My daughter wanted chicken strips and fries from the kids menu which came with two strips and a reasonable portion of fries. My wife and I opted for the same, but from the regular menu. You'll have the option of three or five chicken strips and the choice of dips to go with it. Unfortunately, the chicken strips are tiny. Embarrassingly tiny for their price. In fact, I reckon they chose the cheapest option from the supplier and get the runts of the chicken strip litter. The good news is the fries are plentiful and very similar to McDonald's fries. So if you like those, I highly recommend them. Others in our party ordered burgers and we're not all that impressed. With the tourist tax applied to the prices of their food, I was pretty disappointed. My suggestion? Eat before or after your trip to the mountain, if the other option is Lupin's. read more

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We took a trip up to Grouse Mountain right before Christmas for some winter activities and the famed Light Walk -- it was our first time up there and it was a pretty interesting and fun experience. If you're going there for evening activities I do recommend getting there before sunset because the parking can be a bit chaotic and navigating it when it's dark can be a bit of a nightmare. We arrived an hour before sunset and queued in line for the gondola ride up. Be prepared because during peak season they pack in the gondola tight to the point where you start to wonder if we're exceeding the maximum load capacity of the lift -- the upside is that the long queue for the gondola is actually shorter than expected. Once you exit the gondola you reach the main chalet with views of Santa's Workshop, the ice skating pond, reindeer, sleigh rides, snow sledding, Light Walk, and various routes to the ski lifts. We did most of the activities, but the highlight of the day was watching the sunset off the back balcony of the chalet overlooking West Bay and the Light Walk. And as much as I want to see real live reindeer as does everyone else, the two reindeers on display looked pretty sad and miserable -- not sure if they were sedated or if they were losing their minds due to captivity, but they did not act like they were enjoying their time at all (that was a pretty sad experience). One bit of advice, double check the weather for the mountain because when we decided to get off the mountain around 6PM it was already 8*F (-13*C) and the queue for the gondola ride down was about an hour long. Overall, it was an awesome experience and would highly recommend -- 4 out of 5 stars simply because I did not think having sad/depressed reindeers on display was necessary to sell the experience. read more

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