Adventure on Grouse Mountain

By Car
Follow Georgia Street through Stanley Park, cross the Lions Gate Bridge, take the North Vancouver exit to Marine Drive and take Capilano Road to reach the base of the mountain.

By Public Transit
From downtown Vancouver, take the SeaBus from Waterfront station over to Lonsdale Quay (a great way to see the city from water), then take the #236 bus for a 25-minute ride to Grouse Mountain.

Start your adventure with the Skyride
High above towering Douglas firs, The Skyride marks the beginning of any Grouse Mountain experience. Taking visitors up to the Alpine station to capture breathtaking views of the city of Vancouver, the sparkling Pacific Ocean, Gulf Islands, and snowy peaks unfolds as you journey up the mountainside in just 8 minutes. Whether you are going up to paraglide or ice-skating above the city, your adventure begins with the Skyride.

Hike the Grouse Grind
If you’re visiting outside of winter and up for a challenge, the Grouse Grind is a 2.9-kilometer trail up the face of Grouse Mountain, commonly referred to as “Mother Nature’s Stairmaster”. It’s a most used trail for locals and visitors, renowned for the thigh-burning trek, requiring physical strength and endurance to make it to the top. Not because it’s long (technically, it’s a very short trail, 2.9 kilometers), but because it’s so steep and most of the trail has wooden or rock steps. Challenging, but the panoramic view at the summit will be worth it! Not sure this trek is for you?  There are also a wide range of mountaintop trails that might better suit the novice or average hiker.

Try your hand at Disc Golf
The 18-hole course at Grouse Mountain is located atop The Cut, taking advantage of the mountain terrain and incredible views. Disk golf has very similar rules of that of golf, except you use a flying disk in lieu of golf ball and clubs – think frisbee meets golf. Discs are available for sale at Outfitters.

Take in the views from the summit – Peak Chairlift
Within 14-minutes, Grouse Mountain’s Peak Chairlift will take you to the summit of Grouse Mountain where you’ll find the most scenic panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, the city of Vancouver and well beyond.

Check paragliding off your bucket list
Have you always dreamt of jumping off from the mountain? Paragliding is one of the biggest attractions at Grouse Mountain outside of the winter months, offering flights launching from the peak and landing in Cleveland Park for an exhilarating elevation drop of 3,300 feet. You will receive a quick 10-minute tutorial and safety demonstration from an expert before your 30-minute tandem glide from the summit.

Zip across the mountain at high speed
Nothing compares to the thrill of Grouse Mountain zipline views taken in at 80km an hour speed! Grouse Mountain has a popular 5-line, dual-line zipline circuit connecting itself with neighboring Dam Mountain that will take you on a scenic as well as adventurous ride.

The Eye of the Wind
Eye of the Wind, the world’s first and only wind turbine that allows you to stand in a clear glass viewPOD at the top of the tower, where you can take in 360-degree panoramic views of Vancouver from just 3 meters below the rotating blades of a turbine. Enjoy an awe-spiring panoramic view of Vancouver without getting into a helicopter or plane. (Temporarily closed)

Wildlife Refuge
Grouse Mountain is home to the Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife, where endangered animals can explore and play, knowing they’re safe and secure. Since 2001, this mountain-top habitat has been a safe home for bears, Grinder and Coola, some of the areas most talked about residents. Dedicated to becoming a world leader in preserving both flora and fauna at risk, the Refuge offers leading-edge interpretative programs that make learning about nature fun and fascinating.