Grouse Mountain Hotel

Grouse Mountain is a destination that should not be missed by any hotel guest who seeks the fun an excitement of the slopes. While Vancouver has so much to offer its guests from the comfort of the hotels to the unique beauty that can be found to all the activities that will thrill any visitor of any age and on the top of the list is Grouse Mountain. This is a place that has mesmerized many hotel guests that have touted it as a winter wonderland of fun and excitement with its spectacular views. Don't be shy, get out of your Vancouver hotels and come and visit us in North Vancouver's Hotel.

The history of Grouse Mountain is one that began to come to the publics attention as early as 1949 when the first double chairlift was opened and in 1951 there was a lift installed and opened that went to the base of the cut in the mountain and began where the bus would bring skiers who wanted to ski the slopes of this mountain, many of whom were lodged at local hotels. This lift in 1951 was thought to be one of the longest of its time and both lifts have been removed and replaced.

The fun and excitement begin at Grouse Mountain with the Skyride that is North Americas largest aerial tram system with its breath taking views high above the trees and the entryway to the mountain and all the activities that it holds every season of the year. The Skyride can also be the perfect way to a romantic end of a snow filled day when taken to reach The Observatory for dinner with its award winning meals. After dinner the view is the lights of Vancouver from atop Grouse Mountain.

The winter snow activities appeal to every age with skiing for every level of skier, snow shoeing through the splendor that Vancouver holds, ice-skating on an outdoor pond that is approximately 8,000 square foot will be fun for every member of the family. Sleigh rides are always fun and romantic as well as a way to take in all the beauty of the mountain while snuggled in the sleigh with no guilt that a horse is pulling the sleigh through the frozen ground as these sleighs are pulled with bio-fuelled Snow Cats. Maybe it is a snow limo that would be a perfect way to end the day and for the person who wants to know about the place they are visiting there are two shows that are shown every hour.

Hiking is also one of the sports that are enjoyed at other times of the year bringing many hotel guests who have come to hike the Grouse Grind. Known for its steep climb over a distance of 2.9 kilometers and reaching a height of 853 meters.

Dont forget also there is Cypress Mountain too that is another weekend full of fun and excitement.