Hotels near Grouse Mountain

Grouse Mountain rises 1,231 metres above sea level on Vancouver's North Shore. The Skyride gondola (CAD 69 adult round trip) whisks you to the summit plateau in 8 minutes, where panoramic views extend from downtown Vancouver and the Gulf Islands to Mount Baker in Washington State. At the top, a Grizzly Bear habitat houses two orphaned bears, and a lumberjack show runs daily in summer. In winter, Grouse transforms into a ski and snowboard resort with 26 runs, night skiing, and an ice-skating rink.

The Grouse Grind - a steep 2.9-kilometre hiking trail from the base to the summit - is Vancouver's most famous workout. It gains 853 metres of elevation and takes most people 1.5-2 hours to complete. The trail is free to hike, but you must buy a one-way gondola ticket (CAD 20) to descend. The Grouse Grind is open from late spring to early autumn, weather permitting. Combine Grouse with the Capilano Suspension Bridge for a full North Shore day.

Pro Tip: If the Grouse Grind is too intense, the BCMC Trail next to it offers a similar workout with a gentler grade and fewer crowds. Both trails start from the same parking lot.