Grouse Mountain Proposes Replacement Of Tram With A Gondola
Grouse Mountain is excited to share the latest news with you about a transformational lift replacement project. Grouse Mountain is proposing a project to replace the Blue Tram, which first opened in 1966, with a new state-of-the-art, world class Gondola. Parent co Northland Properties has announced a CA$30+ million investment to transform the arrival experience at Grouse Mountain. The tramway, known was built by Austrian steel company Voestalpine and was opened and inaugurated on December 15, 1966, by Premier W. A. C. Bennett.
The lift is predomonantly used as a backup and frieght lift and it expected to remain in place.
The proposed new lift structure includes a total of 13 towers and 27 cabins, with each cabin holding up to 8 people. The Gondola will allow Grouse Mountain to return back to capacity levels of the 1980s. The proposal also includes updating existing infrastructure, such as the current base operations building and expanding parking.
A Virtual Early Public Information Meeting took place from September 13-27 to present the development proposal for the project, as well as the opportunity to ask questions and provide comments. Grouse Mountain is proud to have been an integral pillar of the North Vancouver community since 1926 and they look forward to upgrading facilities leading up to their 100-year anniversary.
