Grouse Mountain Admission: Gondola, Grizzly Bears & Peak Views

Seven minutes to the top of Vancouver, and the whole mountain opens up

You ride the gondola up 7 minutes, spend the day at the peak with views of the city and water, and choose your activities based on season: grizzly bears and the Lumberjack Show in summer, or the Light Walk and skating in winter. Everything is included except rentals and add-on activities like the Gravity Coaster. The round-trip ride back down is built in, and a free shuttle from Canada Place saves you the drive if you're staying downtown.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Grouse Mountain and enjoy activities

• Ride the Red Skyride or Blue Gondola
• Enjoy panoramic views of Vancouver
• Explore the Peak Chalet and Theatre in the Sky
• Participate in seasonal activities
• Dine and shop at the mountaintop chalet

The experience

So you're standing at the base and the Red Skyride is right there (or the newer Blue Grouse Gondola if you prefer), and either way you're about to ride straight up the forested slope in something like six or seven minutes. The whole thing is steep enough that you watch the city shrink below you: the harbour, the ships, the Strait of Georgia, even Vancouver Island if the light is right. It's not a long ride, but it's the kind of ride that makes you understand why people come back to Grouse Mountain over and over.

Once you're at the Peak Chalet, the day splits depending on the season. Summer means the grizzly bear habitat is open (two resident bears that the rangers know by name and habit), and the Lumberjack Show runs on a schedule, and there's a Birds in Motion Demonstration if you time it right. You can ride the Peak Chairlift higher still, or walk the Eco Walk through the forested trails and catch a ranger talk about what you're seeing. Winter flips the whole thing: the Light Walk winds through the mountain at night, the sliding zone opens up, there's an outdoor skating pond, and snowshoe trails if you want to move deeper into the quiet. Skates, sleds and snowshoes are all available to rent up there, so you don't have to bring your own.

The Peak Chalet itself is worth the ride alone. It's got dining options, a Theatre in the Sky for when the weather turns, and two gift shops if you need to grab something you forgot or just want a souvenir. The whole ticket is round-trip on whichever gondola you choose, so you're not figuring out logistics on the way down. Just ride back. In summer, there's also a free shuttle from Canada Place starting mid-May if you want to skip the drive north from downtown Vancouver entirely.

One thing to know: most of the outdoor activities are seasonal, and they do close or shift hours depending on the day and the weather, so it's worth checking the Grouse Mountain website before you go to see what's actually running. The mountain operates in all weather, which is good (it means you're not stuck), but it also means you should dress for whatever the peak is throwing at you, not what downtown felt like.

What’s included

• Your admission includes round-trip travel on either the Red Skyride or Blue Grouse Gondola, full access to the Peak Chalet with dining and shopping, entry to the Theatre in the Sky, and seasonal activities: summer brings the grizzly bear habitat, Lumberjack Show, Birds in Motion Demonstration, ranger talks and the Peak Chairlift.
• winter offers snowshoe trails, the Light Walk, outdoor skating pond and sledding. Skates, sleds and snowshoes are available to rent. A free shuttle from Canada Place runs in summer starting mid-May. Rentals and premium add-ons like the Gravity Coaster and Mountain Ropes are separate.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (19 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (13 to 18 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5)

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Grouse Mountain, The Peak of Vancouver

Is this one for you?Right for anyone within 15 minutes of downtown Vancouver who wants a full day above the city without arranging transport or figuring out what's open: the ticket covers the ride, the peak access and most activities, and the free shuttle from Canada Place means you don't even need a car.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 18 years); Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long does the gondola ride take?

About 6 to 7 minutes to the peak, and the same on the way down.

Is Grouse Mountain accessible by public transit?

Yes, public transportation options are available nearby. There's also a free summer shuttle from Canada Place starting May 15th.

What activities are included with admission?

Round-trip gondola, access to the Peak Chalet, the Theatre in the Sky, dining and shopping. Summer includes the grizzly bear habitat, Lumberjack Show, Birds in Motion, ranger talks and the Peak Chairlift. Winter includes snowshoe trails, the Light Walk, skating pond and sledding. Rentals and add-ons like the Gravity Coaster cost extra.

Can I bring a stroller or wheelchair?

Yes, the mountain is wheelchair accessible, strollers are fine, and service animals are allowed. Transportation options are also wheelchair accessible.

Do I need to check anything before I go?

Yes, activities are seasonal and hours vary day to day. Check the official website for what's open and dress for mountain weather, not downtown weather.

Is there food at the top?

Yes, the Peak Chalet has dining options, so you can eat at the summit.

What's the difference between the Red Skyride and Blue Grouse Gondola?

Both go to the peak in the same time. The Blue Grouse Gondola is newer. Either one is included with your ticket.

How far is Grouse Mountain from downtown Vancouver?

About 15 minutes north of downtown.