Grouse Mountain
Vancouver's iconic 'Peak of the City': skyride access, nightly skiing, and city lights below.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
381m (1,250ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,231m (4,039ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
850m (2,789ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
1,117cm (440in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
33
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
5
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
213 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
25%
Intermediate
50%
Advanced
25%
Best For
Location
Grouse Mountain rises straight from the edge of Vancouver in British Columbia's Coast Mountains, overlooking the city and the waters of Burrard Inlet. This is a low, maritime peak in the Pacific Northwest, with a wet coastal climate and mild, snowy winters.
Getting there
Easy to reach
Fly into Vancouver (YVR), about 35 minutes from the resort by road.
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