Grouse Mountain Peak

Grouse is a top choice for hiking in Vancouver, with the biggest advantage being the cable car ride down, which helps protect your knees and avoids the safety hazards of descending. The climb is approximately 800 meters, with two routes: one is a more man-made, steeper route, while the other is a natural path maintained by volunteers and is slightly gentler, but still quite challenging overall. The shortest recorded climb is in about 20 minutes, but most people take between one and two hours. In the summer of 2025, a new record was set: someone climbed to the top and took the cable car down (which takes 6-8 minutes) 21 times in one day. Grouse is holding a series of centennial celebrations this year. For tourists from all over the world, especially those arriving by cruise ship in the summer, there are free shuttle buses from the cruise terminal to the starting point, making it very convenient for everyone to explore.

Grouse Mountain is a perfect natural landscape. In the summer, you can enjoy the green scenery all over the mountain. In the winter, it is also a good place for skiing. The Grouse Mountain tour bus can go directly to the sightseeing spot on the top of the mountain. The lake water is also a very clear resource.

Grouse Mountain is located in North Vancouver, 1,200 meters above sea level. It was named after the blue grouse found on the mountain in 1894. The first hotel on the mountain was built by the Scandinavians in 1920, and a cable car was built in 1949. It was accidentally destroyed by a fire in 1962, and the BC government later funded the construction of a new one. In 1976, the mountain was acquired by the previous owner, the McLaughlin family. Later, this cable car was named Olympic after several repairs. The most famous hiking route on Grouse Mountain is the Grind Hiking Trail, which is about 2.9 miles long. After arriving, you can watch the bears and wolves in the wildlife park. You can also participate in the game activities in the park, including high ropes, cabin climbing and other projects. 🚌Transportation: First take the Skyline Skytrain to Waterfront Station, and walk across the skybridge in the same building to take the Seabus to Lonsdale Quay. It takes fifteen minutes to arrive, and there is a seaside market to visit. Then take bus No. 236 directly to Grouse Mountain. 🎫Tickets: 60 Canadian dollars, including tickets to attractions and cable car tickets for going up and down the mountain. Prices may vary in off-season and peak seasons. 🍔Dining: After the cable car arrives, there is a rest area where you can buy coffee☕️bread🥯 and other simple meals. There is also a high-end restaurant where tourists can taste local cuisine. ⚠️Note: There is a slight temperature difference between the mountain and the bottom of the mountain, so you can wear a professional assault jacket. You can also bring mineral water, thermos cups, hot tea, coffee, etc., and some snacks such as bread. Friends who are prone to motion sickness can bring motion sickness medicine. Friends who are afraid of heights can hike up the mountain without taking the cable car🚠

There are many ways to play at Grouse Mountain. My son's elementary school organized a snowshoeing activity in the snow, which is to put on long snowshoes over your waterproof shoes. It is suitable for beginners to play in the snow. There is also a presentation in a snow cabin, where the aboriginals tell stories and lead dances.

There was no snow to ski on Mount Grouse after 100 days, but that didn't dampen our interest in viewing the scenery. Mount Grouse was lush and beautiful, especially when we took the cable car to look down from above.