The operation of a single wind turbine atop Grouse Mountain creates BC’s first viable, wind energy solution. It is the world’s first wind generator with a viewPOD, and it off-sets up to 25% of the resort's power consumption per year.

The alpine and snow removal fleets operate on biodiesel. We are the FIRST resort in Canada to use biodiesel in its mountaintop fleet. Our sleigh rides are also operated by a snowcat fueled by biodiesel. Grouse Mountain’s biodiesel initiative has reduced carbon emissions from the applicable vehicles by 70%. Beaver Electrical Machinery works on our motors and supplies us with motors (from fans to trams) and follows “Green Motor Practices”.

Draws on a privately owned water source and does not tap into municipal reserves. In the summer months our snowmaking fleet is employed to help mitigate the risk of forest fires.

The washroom faucets at Grouse Mountain are hands-free to mitigate waste. Auto faucets are thermal mixed i.e. hot and cold water to save energy. Toilets are low flow using 6 gallons vs. the standard 13 gallons (excluding base toilets). Soap dispensers at Grouse Mountain are also hands-free to mitigate waste. All bathroom towels are 100% recycled and “green certified”. We also use biodegradable trash bags, eco-friendly cleaning products, and “green-sealed” cleaners, soap and paper products.

The Observatory and Altitudes Bistro are members of the Green Table Network, a group committed to responsible restaurant practices. We are proud members of Ocean Wise, the Vancouver Aquarium's conservation program.

Grouse Mountain is serviced by two public transit routes and a free shuttle bus from Downtown, making it accessible via sustainable means.

Grouse Mountain’s Skyride aerial tram system is a low impact way up the mountain. It has eliminated over 25 million drives to the top of the mountain.

Grouse Mountain recycles. We operate a proprietary recycling station separating non-refundables (glass, plastic, metal) and a battery recycling program for employees. Our cardboard is recycled weekly. Every Tuesday, Grouse Mountain’s refundable containers are donated to Collingwood School. All employees use re-usable cups for beverages and there is an environmental fund for those who use disposable cups. Tickets for General Admission, Download and Winter Lift are made from recycled stock from Canada Ticket.

A highly-effective trash compactor reduces the impact of waste materials and our non-refundables are collected weekly by “the recycling alternative”. Grouse Mountain works with M&R Environmental to safely dispose of waste oil, filters, rags, bottles and anti-freeze and turn them into biofuel and bioantifreeze. We salvage materials from retired structures to use in new projects.

Grouse Mountain has undergone a sustainable business supply audit by the Environmental Youth Alliance, a comprehensive energy audit by BC Hydro and a carbon emissions audit by Ecosystem Restoration Associates.

Grouse Mountain participates in the Lights Out campaign and operates a no-idling zone.

Grouse Mountain has replaced its incandescent lighting with compact fluorescent lighting where feasible. We recycle CFL bulbs and use low voltage lamping (50 vs.35 watts) where feasible and our radio batteries are rechargeable. Click to edit...

We use 100% recycled paper and the back-side of previously used paper. We print materials on post-consumer paper stock and use online subscriptions for publication where possible. Our “green sealed” toner from Laser Valley technology is recycled.

We use low VOC paint for renovations where feasible and work with Cintas to clean mechanic uniforms – 70% of water Cintas uses is recycled.