VANCOUVER ATTRACTIONS / Grouse Mountain

GROUSE MOUNTAIN

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Overview

Soar above the forest canopy aboard the brand-new Blue Grouse Gondola — your gateway to the breathtaking alpine world of Grouse Mountain.

In just over five minutes, this modern gondola glides smoothly up the slope, offering panoramic views of Vancouver’s skyline, the Pacific Ocean, and surrounding mountains. Opened in late 2024, it’s a sleek and scenic alternative to the classic Red Skyride.

Each spacious cabin features floor-to-ceiling windows, letting you soak in every detail of the coastal forest and alpine scenery. At the summit, enjoy hiking trails, wildlife encounters, dining, and spectacular viewpoints.

Included with Mountain Admission and fully accessible, the Blue Gondola runs daily — a must for anyone seeking adventure above the city.

Highlights

Ride to the summit in just 5.5 minutes aboard modern 8-passenger cabins
Take in stunning views of Vancouver, the ocean, and surrounding mountains
Explore mountaintop activities like the Grizzly Bear Habitat, birds of prey shows, hiking, and dining
Catch an unforgettable sunset from the peak
Choose between the new Blue Gondola or classic Red Skyride — both included with admission
Enjoy a smooth, scenic ride with the latest lift technology

FAQs

How to Get to Grouse Mountain?

Summer Shuttle from Canada Place
A free shuttle runs daily every 30 minutes from 9 am to 6 pm between Canada Place and Grouse Mountain (with Mountain Admission purchase). Pick-up is in front of Canada Place between the Pan Pacific and Fairmont Waterfront Hotels, or on Cordova Street during busy cruise days.

By Public Transit
Take the SeaBus from Waterfront Station to Lonsdale Quay, then connect to Bus #236 to Grouse Mountain.

Is the Gondola wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the cabins are fully accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.

Is the gondola open year-round?

Yes, the Blue Gondola operates in all seasons, weather permitting.

How long is the gondola ride to the top of Grouse Mountain?

The ride takes about 5.5 minutes each way, offering scenic views of the city, ocean, and mountains as you travel smoothly to the summit.

What can I do at the top of Grouse Mountain?

At the summit, one of the highlights is visiting the Grizzly Bear Habitat, home to rescued bears Grinder and Coola. You can also catch live Birds in Motion demonstrations featuring majestic birds of prey. In addition to wildlife viewing, enjoy the Lumberjack Show, scenic hiking trails, the Peak Chairlift, and breathtaking panoramic views. It’s a unique mix of nature, adventure, and entertainment — all included with Mountain Admission.

How much time should I plan to spend at the top?

Most guests spend 3 to 4 hours enjoying the mountaintop attractions, but you’re welcome to stay as long as you like during operating hours. Many visitors time their return gondola ride to catch the sunset, a truly breathtaking way to end the day.

Adult (18+)

CA$78.10

Senior (65+)

CA$68.57

Youth (13-17)

CA$58.10

Child (3-12)

CA$40.00

Prices displayed are for one person, in Canadian Dollars and taxes excluded.

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What to Bring:

Comfortable footwear
Weather-appropriate clothing
Sun protection
Reusable water bottle
Camera or smartphone
Backpack

Discover Canada Tours has been awarded the Safe Travels certification by World Travel & Tourism Council. Discover Canada Tours adheres to the strictest safety protocols to ensure the safety of all our guests. We follow the guidance of our provincial and federal governments as well as industry standards. Travel with Confidence with Discover Canada Tours.

Aodán

20:29 25 Jun 24

I went on the Rockies Classic Summer tour and had a terrific time throughout. From booking the trip with the helpful assistance of Cian to embarking on an action-packed few days of adventure, everything was brilliant. The experience was topped off by the best tour guide, Chris. I would highly recommend this tour

Nancy Held

01:37 25 Jun 24

Great overview of Toronto for those who only have half a day. Shiloh was an excellent tour guide and we appreciated being able to stop and take photos!

Anthony Scott

13:49 23 Jun 24

Our Discover Canada day tour to Victoria where we toured downtown and went to Butchart Gardens was great! It was lead by our tour operator, Shiloh, who was always on time, always in a great mood, was super educated on the history of the area, and was an overall great guy! The tour was a lot of driving and his stories and personality helped pass the time quickly. We would highly recommend this smaller tour over some of the larger ones in the area. Happy touring!

Floriane Prieux

13:21 22 Jun 24

I did 2 day tours with them and I highly recommend this company!! They were very helpful and nice at the agency when I booked my tours.I went to Vancouver Island with KIM and I loved it! We took the ferries to Victoria and we had time over there to enjoy the city. Kim was super funny and knows this place so well! She made this long day very fun and interesting. She is a super tour guide, very passionate with little fun stories for each place. Plus the Butchard garden was just amazingly beautiful and they also had super delicious ice cream. Thank you very much Kim for all the tips and your good vibes!I also went to Whistler with IAN and it was such a great day too! We first went for the Sea to Sky gondola and to see Shannon Falls. Then we had lots of time to explore Whistler so it was very nice. Ian is super fun and has lots of knowledge about everything! He was very funny and gave us a lot of tips during the day. I can tell he is a very good tour guide as he remembered all the names in our group! Also very passionate about his work.I want to THANK them both for these 2 incredible days because of them and the splendour of Canada of course!!!Merci beaucoup et à bientôt!Floriane, the frenchie

Sara Paglione

06:12 20 Jun 24

The Tofino tour was a wonderful experience discovering wild beaches and bears during the bus trip. Special thanks to our tour guide Janelle who gave us useful tips during the visit 🙂

Robyn Chisler

05:57 06 Jun 24

Had a great day out with Discover Canada to Victoria and Butchard Gardens. Our guide Kim was very informative. Very long day that went really quickly

Rogan Tse

18:53 25 Apr 24

I joined Discover Whistler & Sea to Sky Gondola day tour. Burnie is our tour guide and driver. He’s always been very helpful and friendly. He told us some fun fact about Canada and B.C. just like a walking wikipedia.

Hong-An Nguyen

00:27 17 Oct 23

What a amazing tour! Spectacular views for days, the Rockies had me awestruck with its beauty. The tour I went on was 4 days Rockies Summer Classic. It was packed with activity. This did not mean it was rushed, we were given plenty of time to enjoy each stop. The hotels were good quality and comfortable.Our guide, Ben, was awesome. He kept us on track, entertained and clearly loved sharing the Rockies with the group. Yee, our driver, was a great driver and efficient with loading and unloading the bags. Thanks, Ben and Yee!!!

Catherine Slater

13:01 25 Sep 23

Went on Rockies Premium tour commencing 18 September. Thoroughly enjoyed it. We stayed at very good hotels, travelled with a nice crowd of fellow travellers 25 in all and saw some amazing sights. Will and Sabio we're very good as driver/guide. Would recommend this trip if you want to see the Rockies.

Matthew Staninger

15:34 22 Sep 23

The bus tour was full of information and was completely the best way to go when doing a day trip in Victoria. René was an incredible guide who was timely, safe, highly informative, and entertaining. If you only have 1 day toward your trip to use for Victoria, I highly recommend this option!Having the ability to take the bus lane saved a lot of time in traffic, and the guide took the back roads through Vancouver Island, showing much more than the highway.

Joanne Pickering

03:14 22 Sep 23

Completely recommend this tour and this tour company. Very professional. When I was in the wrong pickup location, they called to find me to make sure I didn't miss the bus. Our driver Bernie was outstanding. He provided great commentary throughout the day, and interacted well with the guests. He was a real champ handling the situation when the vehicle battery died just before disembarking from the ferry on the way home. Had about 2 1/2 hrs of free time in Victoria, and about 1 1/2 hrs at The Butchart Gardens. I was afraid there would not be enough time at the gardens, but it turned out to be just the right amount of time to see everything, with time to browse the gift shop afterwards. The ride on BC Ferries was also quite enjoyable, and got to take in a beautiful sunset at the end of a long day!

Darryl Thompson

17:32 15 Jul 23

We had an amazing experience touring Victoria Island with Discover Canada Tours. Victoria city is very clean and beautiful, while The Butchard Gardens are truly spectacular.Ian was our bus driver and he was the perfect tour guide. Knowledgeable, funny, and entertaining the whole day long. This tour is well organized and run like clockwork. I highly recommend this tour company to anyone. They know what they're doing and how to make sure everyone has a good time.

Geoffrey Scoates

23:23 19 May 22

Our run group did a trip up Wine Country and I cannot speak more highly about the team that took us. Graham and Joe were fantastic. The trip ran smoothly and took care of all the details.I would definitely go on a trip with them again in the future

Rosana Elizondo

02:52 12 Apr 22

Amazing experience! My guide was Megan, and she was fun and very kind all the trip! 🙂 I recommend it 100%

S W

16:08 31 Mar 22

This was the first trip I have taken but myself.The itinerary was full and busy with lots of interesting things to see and information from Jordan, the guide.The hotels were all very good, clean and staff friendly and helpful.The meals included were both good.I would highly recommend the tour for a fun filled short getaway.

Marvin Bonani

18:43 21 Jun 21

It was a very funny camping adventure. Everyone was kind and in a good mood. We had a great time.

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