Grouse Mountain Wildlife Refuge is a conservation and education centre perched atop Grouse Mountain in North Vancouver, British Columbia, accessible via the scenic Skyride gondola. The refuge is best known as the permanent home of two orphaned grizzly bears, Grinder and Coola, who have resided here since 2001. Ranger-led wildlife talks are included with mountain admission and provide engaging insights into the resident owls, hummingbirds, and the bears themselves. The refuge participates in the North American Hummingbird Monitoring Network and conducts ongoing ecological research, offering visitors of all ages an inspiring combination of breathtaking mountain scenery and meaningful wildlife conservation experiences just minutes from downtown Vancouver.
