Winter Activities at Grouse

Grouse Mountain isn’t just a top destination for skiing and snowboarding—it also offers a variety of exciting winter activities. Visitors can enjoy snowshoeing, outdoor ice skating, and breathtaking panoramic views of the city below. In addition, the mountain features year-round attractions such as movies at the Theatre in the Sky inside the Peak Chalet and fine dining at top-rated restaurants.

Peak of Christmas – Festive Holiday Fun in Vancouver

December is an especially magical time at Grouse Mountain, thanks to the Peak of Christmas event which begins in late November. Festive activities include live music performances, dazzling light displays, gingerbread house exhibits, sleigh rides, real reindeer encounters, and visits with Santa Claus.

For the 2024 holiday season, the Peak of Christmas ran from November 22nd to December 25th. As of the time of writing this article, 2025 dates have yet to be announced.

Night Skiing & Evening Activities

Night Skiing at Grouse Mountain is a breathtaking experience, particularly on clear nights when the twinkling lights of Vancouver can be seen below. Beyond skiing and snowboarding, visitors can also enjoy ice skating, sledding in the Sliding Zone, and even sleigh rides on select evenings.

Snowshoeing & Social Snowshoe Nights

Grouse Mountain boasts some of the best snowshoeing trails in the region, catering to all skill levels. The resort also hosts a variety of snowshoeing events throughout the season. The schedule from this past season is below.

Discovery Snowshoe Tours – Tuesdays (evening) & Saturdays (morning)
Family Adventure Snowshoe Tours – Saturdays (afternoon)
Fitness-Focused Snowshoe Tours – Select Thursday nights

Prices last season ranged from $22 to $33 per adult.

Social Snowshoe Nights: Every Wednesday from January 8th to April 9th, 2025, guests were able to participate in Social Snowshoe Nights with a $5 donation per person. Headlamps were required, and rental snowshoes were available. Participants checked in at the Alpine Fire Pit at 6:15 pm, and then began snowshoeing at 6:30 pm.

👉 For more details, click Grouse Mountain Snowshoeing Trails.

Ice Skating at Grouse Mountain

The Mountaintop Skating Pond is open daily, typically until 9:00 pm. However, towards the end of the season, the rink may have shorter hours or close due to weather conditions.

Despite its name, the Mountaintop Skating Pond is actually a purpose-built outdoor rink. It provides a scenic and safe skating experience without the risk of falling into icy waters.

Skating is included with general resort admission. However, if you don’t have your own skates, rentals are available at the Fireside Hut next to the rink.

The Sliding Zone – Winter Fun for All Ages

The Sliding Zone offers a thrilling sledding experience for visitors of all ages. Located near the main lodge and skating rink, this dedicated hill is perfect for some lighthearted winter fun.

Important: Guests must use an official Grouse Mountain Sliding Zone sled—personal sleds and crazy carpets are not permitted.

Rental Fees:

$5 per session
$15 for a season pass (per person)

Typical operating hours are from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm or later, but hours vary depending on snow conditions. If the snow becomes too icy, slushy, or sparse, the Sliding Zone may temporarily close until conditions improve.

Learn More

For more information about Grouse, see the official Grouse Mountain website.

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