Grouse Mountain celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2026. To mark the occasion, the mountain hosted a number of events including the Grouse Centennial Festival.
Regular admission to the resort in the summer costs $89 for adults (plus taxes and service fees) when buying your tickets online. Some activities are included in that price. Things like the ropes courses, ziplines, coaster and bike park, however, all cost extra.
Grouse Centennial Festival in Vancouver
In 2026 the Grouse Centennial Festival took place between July 23rd and August 3rd. Other events that usually happen in the Lower Mainland around this time are the Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival, Chilliwack Ribfest, Mission Folk Music Festival, Strathcona Street Party, Caribbean Days Festival, Chiquitzin Kids Fiesta and TCC Community Days (and several of these other events have free admission).
Other events that typically take place on the BC Day long weekend in August include Brigade Days at Fort Langley, the Abbotsford Agrifair and Celebrate BC Festival in both Port Moody and Coquitlam. There is also the Chilliwack Corn Festival, EMV Summer Festival, and so much more.
During the Grouse Centennial Festival there was live music and a variety of family-friendly events. Grouse Mountain’s regular Summer Activities took place too, including the Lumberjack and Birds of Prey Shows, Ziplining, ropes course adventures, and trips up one of the chairlifts. The new Grouse Mountain Coaster was also in operation.
See our July and August calendars of events to learn about what else happens in the Lower Mainland around this time of year. Continue reading to learn about what happened up at the ski resort during this centennial celebration.
Schedule of Events
Events that happened during the 2026 Grouse Centennial Festival are listed below.
Drone Shows
July 31st, August 1st and 2nd
Three drone shows took place during the festival. They were all best seen from the Birds in Motion area of Grouse Mountain. Accompanied by cinematic music, Indigenous drumming and narrating, the drone shows celebrated the history of Grouse and the people who have helped shape the attraction into what it is today.
Friday Night Après Bike
July 24th and July 31st
On Friday nights in the summer, The Rusty Rail BBQ hosted Après Bike events from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Presented by Granville Island Brewing, guests could enjoy barbeque and free beer samples. There was live music with Max Serna on July 24th and Dean Michael Smith on July 31st. Plus, people who bought a Granville Island Lager were entered into a draw to win a new mountain bike.
Bear-thday Fun-draiser
July 25th
The two grizzly bears on Grouse Mountain turned 25 years old on July 25th, 2026. The special day was celebrated with educational ranger talks, a Bear-thday Cake Smash with Grinder and Coola, a silent auction, and more. Sadly, just six days after, one of the beloved grizzly bears, Grinder, passed away.
Yoga on the Mountain
August 1st
There were free outdoor yoga classes on Saturdays in the Mountaintop Plaza on Grouse Mountain. The sessions ran from 9:00 am until 10:00 am and yoga mats were provided. The classes were free but advanced registration was required.
Mingler Wednesdays
July 29th
Altitudes Bistro hosted Mingler Wednesdays events between 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm. It was a good place to meet other hikers and socialize with fellow beer lovers. There was DJ music each Wednesday. Plus, guests who bought a Granville Island Brewing beer had a chance to win a new paddle board.
Movies on the Mountain
July 30th
Movies on the Mountain was Grouse Mountain’s series of free outdoor movies. The screenings were held in the Birds in Motion area on Thursdays in the summer. Each film began at sunset and there were food trucks on-site. The featured film on July 30th was Jurassic Park (1993). Everyone was encouraged to bring blankets and bug spray.
Coors Light Presents: Music Loud, Mountains Blue
July 31st, August 1st
Free outdoor concerts happened on two nights in the Mountaintop Plaza. The music kicked off at 8:00 pm and ran for two hours. Performing on July 31st was Nearly Neil, which is a Neil Diamond tribute band. Then on August 1st, Nautical Disaster hit the stage and performed Tragically Hip songs. The events also featured a Coors Light beer garden and food.
Other Information
Visit the website grouse100.com to learn more about the Grouse Centennial Festival and the resort’s other 100th anniversary activities.
Other articles that might be of interest include the following:
- Grouse Mountain in the Summer
- Grouse Grind
- Seek the Peak
- Grouse Mountain Coaster
- Grouse Mountain Ziplines
- Lower Mainland Ski Hills
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