Tyee Ski Club In 1929, the Tyee Ski Club was formed, which is now one of the oldest ski clubs in Canada. By the mid-1930s, the mountain had its first rope tow. Since then, organized skiing and ski racing have flourished at Grouse Mountain. 

VIP Visit On September 2nd of 1929, Grouse Mountain was proud to host Winston Churchill for dinner in the original chalet. Britain’s most famous statesman and beloved Prime Minister was England’s Chancellor of the Exchequer at the time of his visit. He was in Vancouver to open New Westminster’s exhibition. Sir Winston Churchill visited Grouse Mountain accompanied by his son Randolph and his brother Jack.

Cabin at The Cut The cabin area at the base of The Cut has a long history. It began with Vancouverites who found it an easier place to live than the city during the Great Depression, and it was the proposed terminus of yet another inclined railway in 1939. World War II and another steel shortage ended this attempt, which had actually progressed to the construction stage, even though the tracks were half steel and half wood. 

The World's First Double Chairlift In 1949, the world's first double chairlift was built, replacing a two to three hour hike from the skiers' bus stop at the base of the mountain. This confirmed Grouse Mountain's reputation as a leader. The first chairlift for The Cut was built in 1951 and, for the first time, skiers and visitors could reach the mountain in a two-stage trip. The Peak of Vancouver soon became a hub for the international jet set, drawn to dining and dancing in the original Grouse Mountain Chalet. In 1965, the Grouse Mountain Snow School opened, drawing upon an already well-established history of skiing, ski clubs, and world champion skiers.

A New Beginning 

In 1974, the McLaughlin family purchased controlling interest in Grouse Mountain Resorts Ltd. and provided the necessary funding to construct a second tramway. The addition of the 100 passenger Red Skyride made the Grouse Mountain aerial tramway system the largest in North America. In 1989, the McLaughlin family purchased 100% of Grouse Mountain shares. The following year, the Theatre in the Sky was built and became the first year-round attraction on the mountain.