Grouse Mountain Centennial Festival 2026 in North Vancouver

Celebrate 100 years of Grouse Mountain at the Grouse Mountain Centennial Festival 2026, running July 23 to August 3, 2026. Presented by CIBC, this special anniversary festival features spectacular drone shows, live concerts, family-friendly activities, wildlife presentations, outdoor movies, yoga, food trucks, and limited-time adventure offers at The Peak of Vancouver.

Whether you're visiting with family, friends, or planning a summer mountain getaway, this 12-day celebration offers something for everyone.

Event Details

Event: Grouse Mountain Centennial Festival 2026

Dates:
July 23 – August 3, 2026

Location:
Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene Way
North Vancouver, BC

Admission:
Included with Mountain Admission or an Annual Pass

Festival Highlights

Visitors can enjoy:

• Centennial drone shows
• Live outdoor concerts
• Family activities
• Outdoor movie night
• Yoga on the Mountain
• Grizzly bear birthday celebration
• Food trucks
• Wildlife presentations
• Lumberjack shows
• Birds in Motion demonstrations
• Beer tastings
• Limited-time adventure discounts
• Annual Pass sale

Featured Events

A Century of Stories Drone Show

Dates: July 23, 24, 25 & August 2

Watch hundreds of illuminated drones create breathtaking animations in the night sky, accompanied by cinematic music, Indigenous drumming, and storytelling celebrating 100 years of Grouse Mountain.

Music Loud, Mountains Blue

July 31

• Nearly Neil (Neil Diamond Tribute)

August 1

• Nautical Disaster (The Tragically Hip Tribute)

Enjoy two evenings of free live music at the Mountaintop Plaza.

Friday Night Après Bike

Dates:

• July 24
• July 31

Time:
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Enjoy live music, BBQ, free Granville Island Brewing samples, and enter to win a new mountain bike.

Yoga on the Mountain

Dates:

• July 25
• August 1

Time:
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Join a complimentary outdoor yoga class with panoramic mountain views. Registration is required.

Bear-thday Fun-draiser

Date:
July 25

Celebrate resident grizzly bears Grinder and Coola as they turn 25 with birthday treats, wildlife presentations, and conservation activities supporting the Grizzly Bear Foundation.

Mingler Wednesdays

Date:
July 29

Time:
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Enjoy beer tastings, live DJ entertainment, mountain views, and prize giveaways at Altitudes Bistro.

Movies on the Mountain

Date:
July 30

Watch Jurassic Park under the stars at the newly rebuilt Birds in Motion area.

Daily Summer Shows

Throughout the festival, guests can enjoy:

Lumberjack Shows

Showtimes:

• 11:00 AM
• 1:00 PM
• 4:00 PM

Ranger Talks

Showtimes:

• 10:00 AM
• 12:45 PM
• 3:30 PM

Owl Talks

Meet Cleo, Odin, and Apollo.

Showtimes:

• 10:45 AM
• 3:00 PM

Birds in Motion

Experience live free-flight demonstrations featuring birds of prey.

Showtimes:

• 12:00 PM
• 2:00 PM
• 5:00 PM

Centennial Offers

Available July 23 – August 3:

• Annual Pass sale (Adult passes starting from $189)
• Mountain Zipline Tours for $100
• Mountain Ropes Adventure for $50
• Paradise Patio food trucks throughout the festival

Adventure activities and food trucks require an additional fee.

Why You Should Attend

The Grouse Mountain Centennial Festival is the mountain's biggest celebration of the year, combining breathtaking alpine scenery with live entertainment, outdoor adventures, wildlife experiences, family activities, and spectacular evening drone shows. It's one of Metro Vancouver's premier summer festivals and a memorable way to celebrate 100 years of one of British Columbia's most iconic attractions.

Event Information

Event: Grouse Mountain Centennial Festival 2026

Dates: July 23 – August 3, 2026

Location: Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, BC

Admission: Included with Mountain Admission or Annual Pass

Official Website: https://www.grousemountain.com/events/centennial-festival