Grouse Mountain 24 Hours of Winter

24 Hours of Winter is when North Vancouver‘s Grouse Mountain stays open all day and night from a Saturday morning until a Sunday night in February.

The event hasn’t taken place since 2020. However, it returns in 2026 as part of the resort’s 100th anniversary celebrations.

24 Hours of Winter at Grouse Mountain

In years when the event happens, for two full days and all night long, Grouse Mountain is the place to be for non-stop skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and all kinds of wonderful winter activities.

The last time the 24 Hours of Winter took place was in mid-February 2020, so just before the world shut down due to COVID. In 2026, it is returning. Keep reading below to find out when it takes place this year.

When and Where

In 2026, the 24 Hours of Winter event runs from 8:30 am on Saturday, February 28th, until 9:00 pm on Sunday, March 1st. The event takes place at Grouse Mountain, 6400 Nancy Greene Way, at the very top of Capilano Road in North Vancouver.

See below for transportation details (which include a free shuttle service).

Snowboarder in Air at Grouse Mountain — Getting Air at the Terrain Park

24 Hours of Winter Activities

In addition to regular Grouse Mountain Winter Activities like skiing, snowboarding, skating and snowshoeing, during the two-day non-stop event there is also dancing to DJ music, special evening snowshoeing tours, ice skating under the moonlight and other fun activities.

Event Schedule in 2026

Below is the event schedule and list of activities for the 2026 24 Hours of Winter. Exact times and details are subject to change.

24-Hour Activities

The following activities are usually ongoing throughout most of the 24-hour event (subject to occasional breaks for venue maintenance and scheduled programs):

Skiing & Snowboarding – from 8:00 on Saturday until 9:00 pm on Sunday.
Light Walk Snowshoeing – from 8:00 am on Saturday until 9:00 pm on Sunday.
Skating – From 10:00 am on Saturday to 9:00 pm on Sunday.
Sliding Zone – from noon until 11:00 am Saturday to 7:00 pm on Sunday.

Grouse Mountain Skating Rink at Night — Grouse Mountain Skating Rink

All Day Activities & Food Options

24 Hours of Winter activities that take place for extended periods of the event but during specific times include the following (with some being free and others not). The 2026 schedule is listed below. Exact times and details are subject to change.

Theatre in the Sky – films show from 9:30 in the morning until 8:00 at night on Saturday and Sunday.
Lupins Cafe – open from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm on Saturday and 7:00 am until 10:00 am on Sunday, and then 11:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Starbucks at the base – operates from 7:00 am on Saturday until 9:00 pm on Sunday.
Grouse Grind Coffee Bar – open from 7:30 am on Saturday until 9:00 pm on Sunday.
Grill Board – is open from 11:00 pm on Saturday until 7:00 am on Sunday.
The Observatory – Open both days from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Grouse Light Walk Tunnel — Light Walk at Grouse Mountain

Scheduled Events

In addition to the activities listed above, the 24 Hours of Winter in 2026 also includes the following activities (some of which require advance reservation). Details are subject to change.

Saturday February 28th, 2026

Burton Snowboard & Ski Demo – visitors can try out Burton skis and snowboards from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Skating Show – a performance by the UBC Skating Club at the pond, from 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm.
CIBC Activation – a promotional booth giving away free hot chocolate and prizes at 3:00 pm.
Monster Energy Sampling – Visitors can sample Monster Energy drinks from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and again from 9:00 pm to 11:30 pm.
Night Owl Talks – educational talks with Grouse Mountain’s staff at the skating pond. Takes place at 6:00, 7:00, 8:00 and 9:00 pm.
DJ Skate Dance Party – live DJ music at the skating pond from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Torch Parade – Skiers holding torches go down the ski run. Starts at 7:00 pm.
Sunset Yoga – yoga sessions at 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm (advanced booking required).
Jam Over The City with Pacific Boarder – a snowboard-only terrain event with music and prizes. Runs from 9:00 pm to 11:30 pm.
Altitudes After Party – a late-night DJ party. Runs from 10:00 pm to 2:00 am (19+ alcohol service).

24 Hours of Winter Light Parade — 24 Hours of Winter Torch Parade

Sunday March 1st 2026

Breakfast in Lupins – a breakfast special runs from 7:00 am to 10:00 am.
Sunrise Yoga – a one-hour sunrise yoga session in the híwus Feasthouse. Sessions at 7:00 am and 9:00 am (free, registration required).

Event Transportation

Parking is available at the bottom of Grouse Mountain during the 24 Hours of Winter event, but spaces are limited and there will be lots of people!

TIP: Have a friend or family member drop you off, or take public transit. Better yet, if you live along the route or know someone who can take you there, use the event’s free shuttle service. See below for details.

Complimentary Shuttle

In 2026, a complimentary shuttle service is available from midnight until 7:00 am on the Sunday between the ski hill and key North Shore locations, with departures leaving from the base of Grouse Mountain throughout the night.

The route for the complimentary shuttle service goes from the parking lot at Grouse Mountain down Nancy Greene Way to Canyon Heights (via Montroyal and Highlands), through Edgemont Village (via Edgemont and Queens), down Lonsdale Avenue to Lonsdale Quay, along Esplanade to 3rd Street and then Marine Drive, and then finally up Capilano Road back to the ski hill.

In the past, folks using the shuttle service were welcome to ask the driver to stop anywhere along the route, which made it wonderfully convenient. Designated hop-on points have included Edgemont Village in front of Delaney’s Coffee, at Lonsdale Quay in Chadwick Court, and at the bottom of Capilano Road in front of one of the hotels, as well as across from Capilano Suspension Bridge.