Grouse Mountain Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Grouse Mountain. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• From Vancouver: Grouse Mountain Skyride & Capilano Bridge Tour

• Capilano Suspension Bridge + Grouse Mountain Tour

• Vancouver: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Grouse Mountain Tour

• Post-Cruise Shore Excursion: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Grouse Mountain

• Grouse Mountain Admission Ticket

Admission prices for Grouse Mountain, which include round-trip tickets for the Red Skyride or Blue Grouse Gondola, vary by age and residency status. Standard adult tickets for non-residents cost CA$84, with discounts for seniors 65 and over (CA$74), youth 13–18 (CA$64), children 5–12 (CA$44), and toddlers 3–4 (CA$5); entry is free for infants. A family ticket—two adults and two children—costs CA$219. Canadian residents pay less across all categories.

Yes, Grouse Mountain is worth visiting for its outdoor access and stunning views of Vancouver and British Columbia's South Coast. While the mountain is most popular for its scenic gondola ride, you can also take a guided hike, view grizzly bears at a wildlife center, explore a family-friendly ropes course, and more.

Per one customer who booked the Vancouver: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Grouse Mountain Tour, "The gondola ride up Grouse Mountain had a spectacular view, and of course seeing the grizzly bears was majestic. But our guide was especially great!...When the tour was over, he asked if there was any other part of Vancouver we wanted to visit (Stanley Park, Granville Island, etc.), and he made sure to drop each of us off at a convenient spot to continue our own exploration of the city."

The walk up Grouse Mountain is around 2.5 miles (1.55 kilometers). The hike usually takes 2–2.5 hours, depending on how fast of a hiker you are and how much time you spend stopping for breaks, but some people can do it more quickly.

Depending on the season, there is a ton to do at the top of Grouse Mountain. Highlights include a glassed-in observation area, a wind tunnel, and a theater. More active travelers will find ziplining and disc golf in the summertime and skiing and ice skating in the wintertime.

Yes, the Grouse Mountain hike is somewhat challenging. You need to be prepared to hike up nearly 3,000 stairs with a reasonably substantial elevation gain, and a moderate level of physical fitness and mobility is a good idea. However, there’s also a gondola for those who can’t or would rather not do the hike.

The temperature at the top of Grouse Mountain naturally varies by season. While it’s generally cool at the top of Grouse Mountain, summer high temperatures top off around 59° F (15°C), while winter low temperatures can drop as cold as 21°F (-6°C). The humidity is usually high, so be prepared for rain or snow.

Yes, the Grouse Mountain Zipline is worth it, particularly if you enjoy adrenaline-pumping activities and gorgeous forest views. The five-line dual-line circuit means you can zip through the trees side-by-side with a friend or family member while reaching up to 43 miles (70 kilometers) per hour.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Grouse Mountain. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Vancouver:

• Stanley Park

• Downtown Vancouver

• Gastown

• Granville Island

• Lions Gate Bridge

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Vancouver.