Although we have many mountains on the Canadian West Coast, Grouse Mountain is one of British Columbia's most picturesque peaks. Founded in 1894 by the first hikers that climbed to the peak, Grouse has grown from a single log cabin to an expansive mountaintop experience with informative wildlife shows, a rail coaster, beautiful trails and scenic lookouts. The gondola up to the mountain as well as the ski chairlift offer beautiful airborne views of the mountain itself and the expanse of Vancouver below. Pay a visit to our local wildlife protected in wide sanctuaries like owls, deer and grizzly bears, as well as learn about them from Grouse's wildlife rangers. When walking around, there are places to purchase food and drinks like the Rusty Rail Cafe, Grizzly Lookout Cafe and Beavertails, which serves a sweet bread called bannock that is made and enjoyed by members of our First Nations communities. From exploring the forest on foot to up in the sky on the chairlifts, there is something at Grouse for everyone to enjoy!