Have you ever…caught your breath at the top of Grouse Grind?
Bakpak Staff Writer Shilo Urban
Right outside the back door of Vancouver is a stairway to heaven, a grueling hiking trail named Grouse Grind that will challenge you to the limit with its extremely rugged terrain and steep ascent. Three kilometers of hiking, climbing and crawling await you, ready to test your endurance, persistence, and calf muscles. Originally conceived as a training course for mountaineers, the Grind quickly became legendary worldwide for its difficult slope (45 percent gradients) and now thousands of enthusiasts mount Grouse Grind every single day in the summer. At the top not only will you find a spectacular view that reaches all the way to the USA, but also a high definition cinema show, a lumberjack comedy performance, and an ice cold Canadian beer and gooey cheeseburger from the cafe. Indulge, then take the return ride via the gondola and toast yourself as the newest member of the Grouse Grind conquerors.
Featured Articles
Canada is known for many things – snow, success at the winter Olympics, snow, extreme politeness, snow...but one thing it’s not renowned for is gourmet cuisine.
There are loads of quirky mementos you can take home from a trip to Canada: chocolate beaver poop, caps topped with moose antlers and absolutely anything made with maple syrup; but why not set your sights a little higher?
Ask anyone what springs to mind when they think of Canada and it’s most likely to be one of five: moose, Mounties, cold weather, maple leaves or ice hockey.
There are tons of great festivals, concerts, and events in Canada, especially during the summer.
Canada has some of the most beautiful natural scenery in the world, most of which is visible in the country’s national parks.
USA/Canada Hostels Guide
hostels, maps, tours, money saving tips, free things to do... GET YOUR FREE COPY.
Featured Articles
Canada is known for many things – snow, success at the winter Olympics, snow, extreme politeness, snow...but one thing it’s not renowned for is gourmet cuisine.
There are loads of quirky mementos you can take home from a trip to Canada: chocolate beaver poop, caps topped with moose antlers and absolutely anything made with maple syrup; but why not set your sights a little higher?
Ask anyone what springs to mind when they think of Canada and it’s most likely to be one of five: moose, Mounties, cold weather, maple leaves or ice hockey.
There are tons of great festivals, concerts, and events in Canada, especially during the summer.
Canada has some of the most beautiful natural scenery in the world, most of which is visible in the country’s national parks.
USA/Canada Hostels Guide
hostels, maps, tours, money saving tips, free things to do... GET YOUR FREE COPY.