3km
Distance
853m
Gain
2h
Time
About this Trail
A year-round destination offering everything from skiing and snowshoeing to lumberjack shows and grizzly bear viewing. The Skyride provides a breathtaking ascent.
Best Suited For
The Crowd
- 🧳Tourists
- 🔹Fitness Buffs
- 👨👩👧Families
- 🧭Adventure Seekers
The Occasion
- 🔹Mountain Activities
- 🔹Scenic Touring
- 🔹Family Day Out
Highlights
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Known as the 'Peak of Vancouver,' offering year-round mountain adventures just minutes from the city.
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The Skyride gondola takes visitors 1,200 meters up for breathtaking views of the city and harbor.
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Features a sanctuary for two orphaned grizzly bears, Grinder and Coola, in their mountaintop habitat.
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Offers a variety of entertainment, from world-famous lumberjack shows to mountaintop dining at the Peak Chalet.
Practical Tips
Insider Tips
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Hike the Grouse Grind for free summit access
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Grizzly bears are fed at 11:30am daily
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Night skiing available in winter
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Twilight ticket after 5pm is cheaper
Accessibility & Facilities
Location
Getting Here
🚌 Transit
Take the SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay, then transfer to the #236 bus. A free seasonal shuttle also operates from Canada Place downtown.
🚗 Parking
Large paid parking lots available at the base of the mountain. Note that lots fill up very quickly on weekends and during the winter ski season.