Grouse Mountain Skyride
Grouse Mountain Skyride
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Scenic tram ride to the top of Grouse Mountain.
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Phil N
Cootamundra, Australia307 contributions
July 2023 • Friends
Having visited the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, out guided tour then took us up to the Grove Mountain Ski Area. We rode the Mountain Skyride for access to the top and found it all a great experience. At the top, we were able to purchase lunch (even if the prices seemed over the top) but wandered around to enjoy the views overlooking Vancouver as well as visit the 2 grizzly bears kept up there and went to the free lumber jack show which was entertaining with a real comedy theme running through it.
Added to the morning trip to Capilano Park it made for a very good outing.
Added to the morning trip to Capilano Park it made for a very good outing.
Written 13 October 2023
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Kyrie F
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Mar 2023 • Couples
A really disappointing trip, wouldn't recommend travel up in the winter unless you are skiing.
We were highly recommended this as a must do trip when visiting Vancouver and we were really disappointed.
The ride in the gondola was really packed as people were crammed in with skies and equipment. Sadly not a relaxing ride.
At the top most things were closed because it was winter. Even the observation deck was closed. We visited the cinema to learn more about the mountain and the film being shown was about Iceland!! As the space wasn't manned by staff, kids were using it as a space to sit and chat away from watching adults. So we couldn't even watch the film being shown.
For the money, there was so little to do up there accept ski. The animal area was closed until June.
Sadly, an experience I wouldn't do again and couldn't recommend. When I look at what else we afforded on our trip, for the same price or less, it completely wasn't worth the money.
Ultimately a lot of money for an 8 minute overcrowded gondola ride.
We were highly recommended this as a must do trip when visiting Vancouver and we were really disappointed.
The ride in the gondola was really packed as people were crammed in with skies and equipment. Sadly not a relaxing ride.
At the top most things were closed because it was winter. Even the observation deck was closed. We visited the cinema to learn more about the mountain and the film being shown was about Iceland!! As the space wasn't manned by staff, kids were using it as a space to sit and chat away from watching adults. So we couldn't even watch the film being shown.
For the money, there was so little to do up there accept ski. The animal area was closed until June.
Sadly, an experience I wouldn't do again and couldn't recommend. When I look at what else we afforded on our trip, for the same price or less, it completely wasn't worth the money.
Ultimately a lot of money for an 8 minute overcrowded gondola ride.
Written 14 March 2023
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GRAHAM C
Dunton Green, UK889 contributions
June 2022
When in Vancouver you will be amazed at the view from Canada Place across the Bay towards Stanley Park and The Lion's Gate Bridge. BUT in the far distance is Grouse Mountain, the city's ski area. Take the courtesy coach from Canada Place to Grouse Mountain via Stanley Park, The Lion's Gate Bridge and Capilano ( this is worth 30 minutes of anyone's time alone ) - a great free tour. The Skyride cablecar is not expensive, takes minutes to the summit where you will fine cafes, restaurants, shops, viewing platforms, AND MUCH MORE. How about, chairlifts, zip wires ( instruction school as well ) outdoor play areas, bear enclosure ( we saw 2 sleeping ), birds of prey demo and lumberjack show. All for the price of the Skyride ticket. Highly recommend . Enjoy.
Written 22 July 2022
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hunglow
Phuket, Thailand1,534 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
even though it was cloudy we enjoyed the day. the ride up was peaceful the ride down was not. School kids. It is ok it is a kids activity. The lumberjack show was entertaining and had partial views from the top but we were just too early. Would repeat as there is enough to do in a afternoon
Written 3 September 2023
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Andy W
Lincolnshire, UK101 contributions
June 2022
Take the courtesy coach from Canada Place to Grouse Mountain via Stanley Park, . The Skyride cablecar is good value , takes minutes to the summit where you will find cafes, restaurants, shops, viewing platforms,Also , chairlifts, zip wires outdoor play areas, bear enclosure ( we saw 1), There was an excellent birds of prey demo and lumberjack show. All for the price of the Skyride ticket. Highly recommend .It was brilliant .
Written 24 July 2022
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Les De Q
Utrecht, The Netherlands2,350 contributions
July 2024 • Couples
In relation to the time spent, this was the most expensive thing we have done in several years! Whilst the gondola ride is a great experience and the view at the top is amazing (especially if you take the chair lift up for the final bit) it's debatable if its value for money. You can see the bird show, lumberjacks and two rescued grizzlies without extra cost and the number 236 bus took us to and from the suspension bridge for free.
It is indeed a once in a lifetime experience for me to pay so much for so little - second perhaps only to the Livraria Lello book shop in Porto!
It is indeed a once in a lifetime experience for me to pay so much for so little - second perhaps only to the Livraria Lello book shop in Porto!
Written 19 July 2024
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Zesty
Vancouver, Canada19 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
$150 plus taxes for a 6 minute return trip on a gondola is absolutely ridiculous. Once at the top there’s not much to do anyway plus you’ll be paying more for mediocre overpriced food if you fancy something to eat. What a rip off.
Written 22 May 2023
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Homecroft56
Nineveh, IN474 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Fun afternoon riding the Skyride gondola to the top of the mountain - wonderful views of the city below. Lumberjack show was fun. Got up close to two grizzly bears - man, they are huge! Had lunch in nice BBQ restaurant while birds of prey show was going on. Highly recommend for all ages, including kids.
Written 11 August 2023
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shahrokh
Iran68 contributions
Mar 2022
We got tickets online. There is a line to go up by cabin.
I remember around 100 person capasity in each one and
Time to to go up is around 8 minute. There is a sky slope
For every one . On site rstaurant have foods with moderate
Quality . The view to vancouver is very good.
I remember around 100 person capasity in each one and
Time to to go up is around 8 minute. There is a sky slope
For every one . On site rstaurant have foods with moderate
Quality . The view to vancouver is very good.
Written 8 April 2022
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Thanks for the great review! Hope to see you again soon.
Written 5 July 2022
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lomimu
North Vancouver, Canada3,038 contributions
Nov 2019
The Skyride is how you get to the top of Grouse for activities and restaurants - less than 10 minutes by cable car. It's a pretty big car, and the views of Vancouver and the surrounding area can be stellar. However, you have to jostle for a downslope position at the window and the glass isn't exactly pristine, so it's more of an enjoy-the-view than a photo situation. Set your expectations accordingly.
Written 5 January 2020
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Hi lomimu, thank you for your review! We hope to see you back at the mountain.
Written 27 April 2021
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Hi there,
Are the Grizzlies, Birds of Prey Show and Lumberjack Show all in the one vicinity or is there a great walk between them all and how long does the Lumberjack Show go for and do they have varied starting times for each?
Are you guaranteed to see the Grizzlies (late July)
Thanks in advance
Written 30 May 2024
Can you ride the skytram only or must you buy a ticket that includes the other attractions? Thank you.
Written 27 August 2019
There are two ways up .The gondola is one way and I understand it is about $40.00 Cdn right now.The other way is if you are a hiker,there is the "Grouse Grind" its a challenging trail and stairs up to the top.Either way you have to take the gondola down.Dont do the Grind unless you are in fairly good hiking shape and have good shoes on,(no flip flops) .There isnt a lot up top except hike around the paths,but you do get an amazing view of the city.The skiing is ok but its the view,night time with all the lights on is amazing,just make sure you have a nice clear day/night when you go.
Written 5 September 2019
Yes, they sell tickets by the sky lift or you can get them where the bus leaves from downtown.
Written 3 March 2018
I see that you can buy the experience tickets online but is it possible to buy at a physical shop downtown or Canada place on the day itself?
Written 14 August 2017
We bought ours at Grouse Mountain itself.
Written 16 August 2017
I only have 1 day in vancouver. Should I do grouse mountain or capilano? Is there public transport or a shuttle between them as they only appear to be about 5 miles apart?
Written 7 June 2017
Do both, we did.... Capilano is really great if you have kids, loads for them to do.
Written 28 June 2017
Businesses don't advertise military pricing in Canada like you see in the states, but if you ask they may have a concession rate.
Written 18 May 2017
Hi, I do not know as went in an organised group and the leader paid. They must have a website where you could perhaps see the price or just telephone them. Best of uck.
Perle
Written 9 April 2016
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