The Peak of Christmas 2012

Real Reindeer. Only Here.

Celebrate the magic of the season with our annual Peak of Christmas celebration. This year's festivities are centred around our visiting reindeer Dancer and Vixen.

Note: Many Peak of Christmas activities are only available until 4pm on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24).

All These Reindeer Games with Just One Ticket

SOS Children's Gingerbread Village (9am-10pm): Stroll through and vote for your favourite sweet creation.

'Picture Yourself' as a Reindeer (9am-10pm): See what you would look like as a reindeer before jumping on the Skyride. 

Santa's Workshop (12-8pm): Meet Santa in person to share those holiday wishes.
The workshop will open at 1pm on December 14th.

Antler Decorating & Reindeer Tattoos (11am-8pm): Decorate your own antlers and get a reindeer tattoo at the entrance to the Spirit Gallery Gift Store.

Visit Dancer and Vixen (9am-10pm): Meet two of Santa's reindeer in the Wildlife Refuge.

Outdoor Ice Skating (9am-10pm): Enjoy the crisp mountain air as you glide atop our magical 8,000 square foot skating pond. (skate rental available)

Holly the Jolly Reindeer Show (Fridays, 3pm, 4:30pm, 6pm; Weekends and Dec. 17-24, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 2pm, 3:30pm, 5pm, 7pm): See if Holly has what it takes to be one of Santa's reindeer.

Reindeer Ranger Talks (Monday-Thursday until Dec 13th 11:30am, 3pm): Learn about our two reindeer Dancer and Vixen.

Mountaintop Sleigh Rides (9am-9pm, weather permitting): Embark on a magical ride through our Winter Wonderland.

Reindeer Christmas Favourites (9:30am-9pm): Watch fun family Christmas movies on the big screen in our mountaintop theatre.  

Christmas Carollers (Sundays - 1pm-3pm): Listen to Christmas classics and gospel music with VOC Soul Gospel Choir
Special Events
Skate with Champions (Dec. 8, 9, 15 - 1pm, 4pm) Learn to skate with world champion Karen Magnussen & friends. Photos and autographs available.

Skating Gala with Karen and Friends (Dec. 15, 5:30pm) Be wowed by Karen Magnussen and other top local and international skaters as their show their skills.
Holiday Dining Events

Want to make the day unforgettable? Start your day of festive fun by treating your family to breakfast with the jolly man himself, which takes place December 9, 15-24. Seating times are from 9am-11am.

If you would rather sleep in and eat later, join us in The Observatory for a festive Christmas Lunch weekdays in December.  Seating times are from 11:30am-2pm.

Celebrate your office Christmas party in a very special setting at the top of Grouse Mountain. To avoid disappointment, book early to reserve the date and time you'd like.

Call 604.980.9311 to reserve your table in any of our Holiday Dining Events. 

Some fun Reindeer Facts:

Reindeer have very special feet...
Reindeer hooves adapt to the seasons. In summer when the ground is soft and wet their footpads become sponge-like for extra traction. In winter, the pads shrink and tighten, exposing the hoof, which cuts into the ice and snow like snowshoes to keep them from slipping on your roof when Santa is delivering presents.

What should I leave out for Santa’s reindeer to eat on Christmas Eve? 
 If you are leaving out milk and cookies for Santa, for his reindeer some moss, lichens or even lettuce is what they like to munch on to keep their energy up.

Tags #Peak of Christmas #winter #Breakfast with Santa

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