Peak of Christmas at Grouse Mountain | Kids Out and About Vancouver

Peak of Christmas at Grouse Mountain

Step into a festive atmosphere high above the city at Vancouver's North Pole, the perfect place to create new holiday memories. All activities (except Breakfast with Santa) are included with a Mountain Admission Ticket, Annual Pass, Winter Season Pass or Ski Lift Ticket.

Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.

Santa's Workshop

At Santa's Workshop, meet the jolly man himself and have your photo taken with him. After your visit with Santa, your photos can be purchased for $5 each at the kiosks in the Peak Chalet. All proceeds support Family Services of the North Shore.
  • Friday Nov 21st: 1pm-6pm
  • Saturday Nov 22nd - Sunday Nov 23rd: 12pm  - 6pm
  • Monday Nov 24th- Friday Nov 28th: 1pm - 7pm
  • Saturday Nov 29th - Friday Dec 12th: 12pm - 7pm
  • Saturday Dec 13th - Tuesday Dec 23rd: 11am  - 8pm
  • Wednesday Dec 24th: 11am - 4pm

Breakfast with santa

Breakfast with Santa will be featured in Altitudes Bistro. Feel the magic of Vancouver’s North Pole and enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet with a visit from Santa Claus himself
 
 
 

eLF HEADQUARTERS

From writing that special letter to Santa to crafting sparkly DIY ornaments, we have everything you need to keep your little ones busy and happy
  • Daily: 10am - 8pm 
  • Dec 24 & 25: 10am - 4pm

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

We're hosting a spectacular variety of performers—enjoy a joyful lineup of live music at the Peak Chalet, featuring classic carolers, talented choirs, dynamic duos, and musical groups. 
Catch our special roaming characters on select December dates! 
  • Roaming Elves: Dec 6th, Dec 7th, Dec 22nd & Dec 24th
  • Roaming Grinch: Dec 13th, Dec 14th, Dec 20th,  Dec 21st & Dec 23rd
 

lIGHT wALK

Experience magic in the trees on our enchanting Light Walk. The entrance is marked by a glowing light tunnel, just off the mountaintop Skating Pond. Lights along the path around Blue Grouse Lake allow you to snowshoe or walk in the winter night. Marvel at the beauty with snow crunching underfoot. The glow of light against a majestic mountain backdrop is not to be missed!
 

CHRISTMAS MOVIES

Step into our high-definition, mountaintop cinema, the Theatre in the Sky, for continuous showings of short Christmas movies the whole family will love. No need to check showtimes—our festive films run on a loop.
 
 

sLIDING zONE

Located just west of the Skating Pond, the Sliding Zone provides two designated lanes of groomed terrain for your winter enjoyment. Sleds can be rented for $5 at the Fireside Hut, and season-long rental access is available for $15 per individual.
 

sKATING pOND

Come glide at the only mountaintop outdoor skate pond in the Lower Mainland. Great for a fun family adventure or a romantic date – it’s time to lace up those skates for a spin in the fresh mountain air. Skate rentals are available onsite for $10 per adult and $6 per child.
 

Reindeer Talks

Visit Vixen one of Santa's actual reindeer, in their habitat behind the Skate Pond from 9am - Close! 
Want to know how a reindeer flies? 
Catch a Reindeer Talk at 12pm and 3pm daily to learn about their favourite foods and preferred games.
 
 
 

Sleigh Rides

Friends and family will love this memorable journey around the mountaintop through snow-covered forests. Catch the sleigh ride just in behind Santa's Workshop. The Sleigh Ride operates as conditions allow. A minimum snow base is required for operation. Please check Today on Grouse to confirm operational status prior to your visit.
  • Daily: 11am – 8pm (as conditions allow)
 

fIGURE Ice  sKATING sHOWS

Come see and support local emerging  skaters while they perform a routine in our outdoor skating pond
 
From 1:30-2pm
  • Dec 6th
  • Dec 7th
  • Dec 13th
  • Dec 14th
  • Dec 20th
  • Dec 21st
  • Dec 22nd
  • Dec 23rd
 
 
Location: 
Grouse Mountain, 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4K9, Canada
See map: Google Maps

*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
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Dates: 
12/12/2025
12/13/2025
12/14/2025
Time: 
varies, see schedule