Grouse Mountain is only 15 minute drive from downtown Vancouver. It was quite rainy and misty when we decided to go up to see it.
The Skyride is a 45 passenger cable car that goes up to the top of Grouse Mountain. Are views were not so great because of the mist, but the 8 minute ride up was still exhilarating.
View at the top. Cable cars going into the abyss....now that is scary.
During the 2010 Winter Olympics, Grouse Mountain was open for 24 hours a day for the duration of the Olympics.
If you can imagine, skiers are already up on the mountain....even on this rainy, misty day. This skating rink is located at the top and is ready for business when we were there.
The chalet is beautiful. Located in the chalet is two restaurants, three gift shops, lots of areas to view the mountain from inside and out, and a movie theatre.
These two grizzly bears, Grinder & Coola, were rescued when both were orphaned. They are located a few minutes walk from the chalet, in a "Refuge for Endangered Wildlife" on a 5 acre habitat. Inside the chalet, there is a video monitor were you can watch the bears, sleeping (because they are getting ready for winter) or moving about in their shelter. They were sleeping when we were visiting.
Getting ready to head down.....into the abyss.....
At the base of Grouse Mountain is a habitat sanctuary for 3 timber wolves.
These three wolves are retirees from the movie industry. They were born in captivity and hand raised. Unable to be released into the wild, they are protected here in Vancouver.
Good bye Grouse Mountain....
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