Grouse Mountain is replacing the original cabins on its Red Skyride, marking the first full cabin replacement since the aerial tramway opened in 1976.
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The new cabins were built by CWA, the Swiss manufacturer that also made the originals. They will carry up to 95 passengers and feature larger panoramic windows for broader views of Vancouver, the ocean and surrounding mountains.
Accessibility is also part of the redesign. The cabins will include fold-out bench seating intended to provide more support and comfort for guests with limited mobility.
“The Red Skyride has been an iconic part of the Grouse Mountain experience for 50 years,” said Nick Dean, President of Grouse Mountain Resort. He added that the new cabins are designed to improve the experience while keeping the character and views associated with the tram.
The timing is significant for the resort. Grouse Mountain is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026, and the Red Skyride itself is reaching the 50-year mark.
The original red cabins are not being discarded. Grouse Mountain says it plans to repurpose them on the mountaintop, with details to come later.
The Red Skyride temporarily closed on September 28 for the replacement work. In the meantime, the Blue Grouse Gondola remains open for travel between the base and mountaintop.
If you are new to the area, the mountain offers more than the ride up. Grouse Mountain operates year-round with outdoor and educational activities, dining and panoramic viewpoints overlooking the city, sea and surrounding mountains. The resort says it welcomes about 1.3 million visitors annually.
An official reopening date for the Red Skyride has not yet been announced.
Grouse Mountain’s 2026/27 Early Bird Pass sale is also underway, with current pricing on Unlimited and Weekday Passes available through October 13.