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Grouse Mountain: free entry days, tickets & hours
North Shore mountain above Vancouver reached by the Skyride gondola or the steep Grouse Grind trail, with city views, skiing and grizzly bears.
Independent guide, not the official Grouse Mountain website. Official links are under Sources.
Grouse Mountain is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: infants aged 0-2 (complimentary ticket at the gondola).
- Otherwise: mountain Admission Ticket, adult (19-64) — $89.
Free vs paid
Is the paid version worth it?
Grouse Mountain
Free for infants aged 0-2 (complimentary ticket at the gondola).
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Arriving by transit gets $10 off a Mountain Admission ticket at Guest Services.
- The Grouse Grind is closed for maintenance until 10 Nov 2026; the BCMC Trail stays open.
- Hikers need a $20 Download Ticket to ride down; walking down the Grind itself is not allowed.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forFree for infants aged 0-2 (complimentary ticket at the gondola) | children under 3 | — | No |
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Grouse Mountain
Timed-entry ticketGrouse Mountain Skyride Admission Ticket★★★★★ 4.6 · 856 reviewsfrom $93.45
Timed-entry ticketGrouse Mountain: Entry Ticket★★★★★ 4.6 · 169 reviewsfrom $93.45
Timed-entry ticketVancouver: Capilano & Grouse Mountain | Tickets Included★★★★★ 4.7 · 131 reviews5 hoursfrom $307.99
Ticket & extrasVancouver Grouse Mountain Express With Gondola Ride★★★★★ 4.5 · 124 reviews4 hoursfrom $149
Ticket & extrasVancouver: Capilano Bridge, Grouse Mountain & Lunch★★★★★ 4.9 · 51 reviews6 hoursfrom $400.47
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Official prices
Grouse Mountain ticket prices
| Mountain Admission Ticket, adult (19-64) — Round trip on the Skyride or Blue Grouse Gondola. Lower Mainland residents $74; senior $79, youth $69, child 5-12 $49, tot 3-4 $5. Valid only on the date selected. | $89 |
| Download Ticket: one-way gondola ride down for hikers — Child 5-12 $10. Online price. | $20 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
Mountain access hours change daily and by season (see 'Today on Grouse'). First download for hikers 7:30am. The Grouse Grind trail is closed for maintenance until 10 Nov 2026 and usually closes for winter.
6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4K9, Canada
FAQ
Grouse Mountain: common questions
Is Grouse Mountain free?
Grouse Mountain has no free entry for everyone. Also free: infants aged 0-2 (complimentary ticket at the gondola). Otherwise the official ticket costs $89.
Who gets free entry to Grouse Mountain?
Children under 3.
How much is a ticket to Grouse Mountain?
Mountain Admission Ticket, adult (19-64) costs $89 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- grousemountain.com/general-admission-membership · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
Every free rule is checked against the official source and re-checked on a schedule. Spotted a change? Tell us.