The Peak of Christmas at Grouse Mountain
Visitors can wander through an illuminated light tunnel along the Light Walk path surrounding Blue Grouse Lake or take a spin on an outdoor mountaintop skating pond. Guests can also visit Santa in his workshop, make festive crafts at Elf Headquarters, and take a scenic sleigh ride through snow-covered forests. Mountaintop entertainment includes short holiday films running on a continuous loop in the Theatre in the Sky, live musical performances, and educational talks featuring Santa's reindeer.
Nov 20 – Dec 24, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Admission is included with a Mountain Admission Ticket, Annual Pass, Winter Season Pass or Ski Lift Ticket Santa photos are $5 each. Skate rentals are $10 per adult and $6 per child. Sled rental is $5; season-long rental access is $15 per individual. No price is stated for sleigh rides.
Hours
Elf Headquarters: daily 10am–8pm; December 24 and 25, 10am–4pm. Reindeer Talks: 12pm and 3pm daily. Christmas movies run on a loop.
Neighborhood
North Vancouver
Food & Drink
Breakfast with Santa is featured at Altitudes Bistro as a buffet with a visit from Santa; reservations are opening soon.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Choose a Mountain Admission Ticket, Annual Pass, Winter Season Pass or Ski Lift Ticket, as one of these is needed for event admission.
- Bring skates or plan to rent them onsite if you want to use the outdoor skating pond.
- Bring warm footwear for walking or snowshoeing the Light Walk around Blue Grouse Lake.
- Check whether sleigh rides are operating, since they depend on conditions and a minimum snow base.
- Use public transit via the SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay and bus 236; transit arrivals can claim a Mountain Admission or Ski Ticket discount at Guest Services.
Special Events & Promotions
- Families get an additional discount on early-bird passes.
- Guests arriving by transit can get a discount on Mountain Admission or Ski Tickets; it cannot be combined with other offers.
- Figure-skating shows take place on selected dates.
- Elf Headquarters has different hours on December 24.
- Santa photos are available for separate purchase.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is The Peak of Christmas suited to?
The event offers family activities, including Elf Headquarters and short Christmas films for the whole family.
What activities are included with admission?
The Light Walk, outdoor skating pond, Santa’s Workshop, Elf Headquarters, seasonal entertainment and reindeer talks are included with a Mountain Admission Ticket, Annual Pass, Winter Season Pass or Ski Lift Ticket.
Do I need a separate ticket for skating or sledding?
Skate and sled rentals are available separately onsite. Figure skating shows take place on selected dates.
Are food and drink available during the event?
Altitudes Bistro offers a separately booked Breakfast with Santa; reservations are opening soon.
Do sleigh rides operate every day?
Sleigh rides operate as conditions allow and require a minimum snow base.
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