When is Thunderbird Ridge open?
Open 24 hours, every day. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.
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Thunderbird Ridge
- 4.936 reviews
- Open now
A ridge hike behind Grouse Mountain with views of Kennedy Lake, Crown Mountain and Vancouver; winter access follows snowshoe routes.
Quick answers
Thunderbird Ridge in short
When is the best time to visit Thunderbird Ridge?
It's at its best mornings and evenings. Go near sunset for the light. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Thunderbird Ridge indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Thunderbird Ridge good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Thunderbird Ridge cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book Thunderbird Ridge?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Thunderbird Ridge?
About 2.5 hours.
Where is Thunderbird Ridge?
North Vancouver, BC V7R 4K9.
Status, rating and hours checked on 1 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 1:45 pm
Why it fits right now
A good call right now.
Even better Thursday at 11 am.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Feels 8° out there
10°
Clear
- Feels
- 8°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 6km/h
- 2pm
10° - 3pm10°
- 4pm9°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now- monday
- Open 24 hours
- tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- thursday
- Open 24 hours
- friday
- Open 24 hours
- saturday
- Open 24 hours
- sundayToday
- Open 24 hours
Hours checked 1 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Thunderbird Ridge
- 2 Ridge Trail · 13 min
- 3 Goat Ridge Route · 18 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 2.5 h
- A hike · 6 km · 190 m up
- Good for solo
- Good for couples
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.9from 36 reviews
Known for
- Kennedy Lake views
- Crown Mountain views
- Winter snowshoeing
- Sightseeing
- Nature walks
- Photography
- Scenic views
- Walking trails
The feel
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Tourists
What people say
- People like:
- Lake and city views, with convenient access from Grouse Mountain.
- Worth knowing:
- Snow can make the route strenuous.
Super beautiful designs and colors. good price. Respect for the customer,the friendly and responsible . thanks Risa Rug 🙏🙏♥️🌹 thank you Mr Ehsan.
Quick and easy hike from the top of the Grouse. You can see Kennedy lake from here. Great snow shoe destination in winter. 7k loop including dam mountain. About 1/2 of elevation gain compared with the grind but quite strenuous in snow.…
Around here
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time