24 Hours of Winter on Grouse Mountain

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Before winter is over be sure to head up to Grouse Mountain. This weekend they’re really celebrating with DJ’s, dining, snow shoeing, movies and more!  GLV

Celebrate on the slopes from sundown to sunrise

While our athletes battle it out at the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, we’ll once again open our doors for 24 consecutive hours of winter fun at the Peak of Vancouver! Dance the night away under starry skies as DJ Flipout and Zak Santiago spin your favourite tracks. Glide down The Cut while taking in a spectacular Vancouver sunrise or take in one of the many family friendly activities.

For your convenience, a complimentary shuttle will be running late Saturday/early morning Sunday between Grouse Mountain and key North Shore locations (see schedule below).

Be part of the excitement during Grouse Mountain’s annual 24 Hours of Winter celebration!

Special Events

After-Dark Party (8pm to 4am, Saturday night) DJ Flipout and Zak Santiago, aka Los Hermanos Libres, and Sailor Gerry spin the night away under starry skies at Altitudes Bistro.

Torch Parade (9pm Saturday) The city’s favourite playground will be aglow with enthusiastic skiers carving their way down the mountain. Best views from the Peak Flats and Lower Peak.

Park Jam (11pm Saturday to 1am Sunday) Whether you are a skier or snowboarder, guy or girl, young or old, come on out to win loads of prizing and have a good time!

Junior Pond Hockey Tournament (Saturday/Sunday) Cheer on these young local hockey dynamos as they represent the countries competing at the Sochi Winter Olympic Games.

Non-Stop Activities

Skiing/ Snowboarding (9am Saturday to 10pm Sunday) Subject to periodic run closures for grooming and maintenance

Terrain Park (9am Saturday to 10pm Sunday)

Mountaintop Ice Skating (11:30am Saturday to 10pm Sunday) Subject to closures for the Junior Pond Hockey Tournament

Snowshoeing (9am to dusk, Saturday and Sunday, plus special night tours) Complimentary guided tours at sunset (5pm Saturday), midnight (11:30pm Saturday) and sunrise (6:30am Sunday). 1.5 hours in duration. Headlamps are required. Conditions permitting. Please meet at the Fireside Hut

Ziplining (10am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday, plus special night tours every 2 hours between 6pm and 6am, subject to bookings)Please book through Guest Services. Rates apply.

Eye of the Wind (11am, 1pm, 3pm, 6pm Saturday; 6am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm Sunday) Please book through Guest Services. Rates apply.

Theatre in the Sky (9:30am to midnight Sat, 9:30am to 9pm Sun) 9:30am-7pm Sat & Sun: “Extremely Wild” and “Tyto’s Triumph” every half hour; “Born to Fly” top of every hour.  3pm – 7pm Sat: NHL Hockey, Canucks vs. Leafs.  7pm to midnight Sat:Action sports films by Quiksilver and Red Bull

Shopping
Outfitters open 9am Saturday to 10pm Sunday. Spirit Galleryopen 10am-10pm on Saturday and Sunday

Dining Schedule

Grouse Grind Coffee Bar (8am Saturday to 10pm Sunday) Alcohol-free zone entire weekend. Short closure 7am-8am Sunday.

Lupins Cafe (11am Saturday to 8pm Sunday) Alcohol-free zone 10pm Saturday to 11am Sunday. Breakfast served 7am to 10am Sunday morning. Short closure between 10am to 11am Sunday.

Altitudes Bistro (11am Saturday to 10pm Sunday) No minors past 8pm. Limited a la carte menu 10pm to 4am Saturday night. Brunch served 7am to 10am Sunday morning. Short closures between 4am to 7am, and 10am to 11am Sunday morning.

The Observatory (5pm to 10pm, Saturday and Sunday) Reservations recommended.

Complimentary Night Shuttle

Leaves on the top of the hour from the Lower Terminal (West Ramp) between midnight and 7am late Saturday/early Sunday.

Route: Nancy Greene Way, Capilano Road, Edgemont, Queens, up Lonsdale (to Prospect @ Rockland), down Lonsdale to Lonsdale Quay (Chadwick Court at the end of Chesterfield Place), Esplanade/Forbes/3rd Street/Marine Drive, up Capilano back to Grouse Mountain

Hop-off: Guests can hop off at any point along the route. They must advise driver in advance.

Designated Hop-on Spots: Edgemont Village (in front of Starbucks), Upper Lonsdale (Prospect @ Rockland), Lonsdale Quay (Chadwick Court at the end of Chesterfield Place), Marine Drive & Capilano Road (at the Petro Can parking lot), Capilano Road opposite the Capilano Suspension Bridge.  Please note that if there is no one waiting at the above stops, the driver will not stop, and will continue along the route. Route and schedule subject to change.

Above 24 Hours of Winter schedule is subject to change