What to Find on the Local Mountains This Summer

Aerial view of Grouse Mountain in summer

Grouse Mountain aerial view in summer. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Grouse Mountain

Summer is a great time to enjoy the fresh air on Vancouver’s local mountains. Located just outside the city, Grouse Mountain, Cypress Mountain, the Sea to Sky Gondola, and Mount Seymour all have options for sightseeing, hiking, biking, learning about nature, getting your heart pumping, grabbing lunch, and more.

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What to Find on the Local Mountains This Summer

Experience Winter and Summer on the Same Day in Vancouver

An aerial view of skiing at Grouse Mountain with the city in the background.

Skiing at Grouse Mountain. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Kindred & Scout.

With snow in the mountains and warmer temperatures at sea level, now is the perfect time to experience winter and summer on the same day in Vancouver. Here’s the perfect itinerary to make it happen.

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Experience Winter and Summer on the Same Day in Vancouver

How to Spend Valentine’s Day in Vancouver in 2024

Mountain top ice skating on a pond at Grouse Mountain near Vancouver

Photo: Grouse Mountain

No matter if you’re celebrating Valentine’s with your boo or Galentine’s Day with your bestie, there are plenty of romantic things to do in Vancouver. Head to the spa, drink hot chocolate, skate under the stars and more.

 

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How to Spend Valentine’s Day in Vancouver in 2024

How to Night Ski and Après in Vancouver

Night skiing at Grouse Mountain near Vancouver

Photo: Grouse Mountain

Watch the sunset from a mountain top, then swish downhill on lighted runs while the city lights twinkle beneath you – that’s night skiing in Vancouver. Here’s how to make it happen, plus where to après-ski.

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How to Night Ski and Après in Vancouver

One Amazing Winter Day in Vancouver

Downtown Vancouver with snow on the North Shore Mountains.

Downtown Vancouver with snow on North Shore mountains. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Clayton Perry

From beach walks to ski slopes with breaks for incredible food, sightseeing, and art, you can experience Vancouver’s nature, adventure, and culture all in one amazing winter day.

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One Amazing Winter Day in Vancouver

Where to Go Sledding and Snow-Tubing Near Vancouver in Winter 2023/24

Sledding at Grouse Mountain in Vancouver

Sledding at Grouse Mountain. Photo credit: Tourism Vancouver / Rishad Daroowala

While it rarely snows in the city, Vancouver’s mountains are a great place to go sledding. Here are our picks for the best places to go sledding, tobogganing, and snow-tubing near Vancouver in winter 2023/24.

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Where to Go Sledding and Snow-Tubing Near Vancouver in Winter 2023/24

Everything you Need to Know about Skiing Near Vancouver in Winter 2023/24

Skiers ride the chairlift at Grouse Mountain with the city in the background.

Chair lift on Grouse Mountain. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Kazutoshi Yoshimura

At this time of year, if it’s raining in the city, it’s snowing in the mountains. And that means ski season is just around the corner. Here’s everything you need to know about skiing at six resorts near Vancouver in winter 2023/24.

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Everything you Need to Know about Skiing Near Vancouver in Winter 2023/24

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