Think Sustainability Think Blue Grouse

At Grouse Mountain we practice green living and sustainability through our Blue Grouse philosopy. Grouse Mountain is a proud member of the Green Table Network, devoted to sustainable and responsible restaurant practices. We feel that eating out doesn’t have to cost the earth.

Grouse Mountain is also a part of the Ocean Wise program. Ocean Wise is a conservation program created to help restaurants and their customers make environmentally friendly seafood choices. To be sure you’re making the most responsible seafood choices; look for the Ocean Wise symbol on our menus at The Observatory and Altitudes Bistro. It’s your assurance that a seafood dish has been guaranteed ocean-friendly by the Vancouver Aquarium. So now you can enjoy a great meal – while doing your part to protect our oceans.

Visit BlueIsTheNewGreen.ca for more about Grouse Mountain's sustainability initiatives and the Blue Grouse philosophy.

Air Grouse mountain ziplines come to Vancouver in June 2008

Phase ONE is here! Gravity has been officially defied.

We are super excited to announce Phase ONE of Vancouver’s newest and most adrenaline-pumping adventure: Mountain Ziplining!

The Air Grouse experience puts you high above the alpine rainforest, careening through the air at speeds of more than 50 km/hour. Your 3-line adventure circuit will give you a unique perspective on the Blue Grouse Lake region of the mountain, combining heart pounding thrills with an exploration of BC’s breathtaking old-growth forests. Along the way you will learn about indigenous flora and fauna and its significance to First Nations people. Your aerial journey will culminate in a visit with our two orphaned grizzly bears.

And that is just phase ONE! ... there's more:

Phase TWO of the Air Grouse Mountain Zipline experience is coming in the Fall of 2008. This will be the most jaw-dropping, teeth-chattering zipline experience on the continent! There will be a special offer for Phase ONE participants, so be sure to get in on the action.

Phase ONE Mountain Zipline Details:
Times: Daily, 10am to 7pm
Cost: $70 (includes Skyride & Zip circuit) or $40 for Grouse Mountain Members
Approximate duration of tour: 1 hour.

Book today by calling 604.980.9311.

Summer kicks off this weekend at The Peak of Vancouver!

In summertime, the days are longer atop Grouse Mountain. Good thing, considering all the activities we have to offer. From roaming grizzly bears to heart-pounding paragliding, to world-famous lumberjack shows to dining on Vancouver's best patio, the adventures in Vancouver’s favourite backyard playground are non-stop. The season officially kicks off this Saturday, May 17th.

Click here, for the roster of daily activities, and bring up your friends and family!

Next weekend, on Saturday, May 24th, North Vancouver's "Lynn Valley Black Bear Band" will be playing on the mountaintop from 1:00-2:00pm. Come for the entertainment! The Black Bear Band features contemporary show tunes like Dreamgirls and Pirates of the Caribbean, family favourites from the Tijuana Brass, and even an original song by local composer and Black Bear Band member, John Michael Park.

This special one-time event is a great addition to our already amazing lineup of daily entertainment, so be sure to pick up a Grouse Mountain Membership so you can keep visiting again and again.

Extended Hours and Retail Specials for Final Weekend of the Winter Season

Thank you all for your patience this final week of skiing and riding as we service our Red Skyride.

In anticipation of steady traffic this weekend and in celebration of our final days of snow sports for the season, we are kicking off our operation an hour earlier on both Saturday and Sunday. Our first uphill tram will be at 7:15 am on both days, with ski lifts opening at 7:30 am. We encourage you to come up earlier to take advantage of first tracks and avoid congestion.
Our sincere thanks once again for your support over this epic season and we look forward to seeing you soon.

As an added bonus, in honour of the end of our snow season, you'll find the following featured specials in Outfitters from April 11th to Monday April 14th:

• Smith Sunglasses, 30% off
• All 2007/2008 Fall/Winter Apparel, up to 50% off.
• Sorel winter boots, 50% off
• Ski and snowboard accessories and tools from Burton and RC, 30% off
• All ski gloves from Swany and Kombi, 30% off
• All helmets by Smith, Protec and RED, 40% off
• MSR Snowshoes, 40% off

Come on out and play this weekend!

Fastest Y2Play Campaign

As this year's Y2Play campaign wraps up its 10th year, we are extremely proud to share it sold out faster than all previous years, and has contributed to over 1,000,000 visitors in the past decade. The purpose of Y2Play has always been to afford the opportunity to participate in winter sports to a greater number of people. Another indicator of the enthusiasm and growing participation is the record breaking number of visitors in the past 4 months. December, January, February and March were our highest attendance ever.

The past weekend's Quiksilver Showdown Over the City contributed to our increased attendance as we hosted an event showcasing some of the best local and international snowboarding talent. Under snow-covered skies, riders shot off massive jumps on the course created by our Terrain Parks Supervisor Dave Cashen.

The exceptional winter weather has left us with an astounding 538cm base that in a few short weeks will need to be cleared to make room for the awakening of our resident grizzlies, Grinder and Coola, as well as the opening of our Spring/Summer hiking season.

While the winter season is coming to a close, don't miss the opportunity to carve a few more turns as you watch the sun set to the west and the city lights flicker beneath you. But get ready for Spring when the Grouse Grind opens up as well as Alpine Hiking.