Mountains

Winter time or summer time, it's playtime on Vancouver's North Shore mountains - Grouse, Cypress and Seymour. The North Shore mountains are sure to give you a rush.

The vibrant Coast Mountain rainforest makes North and West Vancouver's trails a mecca for all levels of hikers and mountain bikers.

In the summer, the local mountains offer an abundance of backcountry hiking trails that take you through pristine mountain forests and alpine meadows. All three local peaks offer breath taking, panoramic views of the area. The popular Grouse Grind is not for the faint of heart. The rugged ascent has an elevation gain of 2800 feet and can be as steep as 45°. The Grouse Mountain Ziplines, combine heart pounding thrills with an exploration of BC's old-growth forests.

In the winter, the mountains are a mecca for every kind of snow sport enthusiast and all three local mountains are open late for night skiing under the lights. Winter activities included skiing (downhill or cross-country), snowboarding, snowshoeing, tubing and tobogganing.

Cypress Mountain

This popular ski area, known as Vancouver's big mountain experience, was the site of some of the gnarliest, most fun 2010 Games events - freestyle skiing and snowboarding. In the meantime, it's skiing, and boarding as usual.
More Information about Cypress Mountain

Grouse Mountain

There's not a better view of Vancouver's North Shore and the city of Vancouver than what you'll see from the Grouse Mountain Skyride, an aerial tram that ferries visitors up the mountain 365 days a year. While we've got great skiing, there's much more in store from sleigh rides, snowshoeing, and ice-skating.
More Information about Grouse Mountain

Mount Seymour

The locals' mountain, where Vancouver learns to ski or snowboard. This snowy paradise offers a range of terrain for skiers, snowboarders, snowshoers, snow tubing and tobogganing, plus our famous terrain parks. With spectacular views of the Vancouver area, Mt. Seymour is an excellent destination for all ages to experience the wonderful winter outdoors.
More Information about Mount Seymour