Moviegoers can now enjoy a film with a stunning alpine backdrop on a North Shore mountain.
Grouse Mountain announced this year’s Movies on the Mountain listings, bringing fan favourites to the big screen every Thursday until the end of August.
“It is such a unique setting – the city view on one side [and] the amazing alpine backdrop on the other side,” said Emily Leak, communications manager for Grouse Mountain. “So it’s just a great activity to enjoy the mountain and enjoy the outdoors together.”
The movies will play in the Birds in Motion viewing area and screen at sunset, so starting times will vary as the weeks go by.
This year’s movie lineup features favourites like The Parent Trap, Shrek, Mission Impossible: Fallout, The Lion King and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
“[It’s a] pretty solid line. I think some of them are new, but I think a few of them we’ve done in the past and they’ve been super popular,” she said. “I know Harry Potter has been the most popular every year.”
Movies on the Mountain has been running films on the big screen since 2021, Leak said.
She suggests bringing cushions and chairs, as the seating near the screen is limited. Leak also recommended bringing a blanket as it can get chilly on the mountain, and bug spray.
While there isn’t a concession stand, Leak said people can get a pre-movie bite or drink at the Rusty Rail Patio and Altitudes Patio until 9 p.m. Guests are welcome to bring their own popcorn and snacks.
The outdoor movie nights are part of the resort’s On the Mountain series, presenting sky high activities on summer evenings.
One of those activities is Mingler Wednesdays where people can go up the Grouse Grind to enjoy Granville Island Brewing beer samples and a live DJ while connecting with other hikers on the Altitudes Patio.
There’s also Yoga on the Mountain on Saturdays, which is complimentary with admission, at the Mountaintop Plaza from 9 to 10 a.m. until Aug. 30. On Sundays, Music on the Mountain hits the stage at Altitudes Patio from 6:30 to 9 p.m. until Sept. 21.
After 6 p.m. Grouse Mountain offers a Sunset Special rate to enjoy the evening activities, priced at $29.
“The biggest takeaway is it’s a really unique opportunity. It’s a great way to take advantage of the sunset special and still get some time up Grouse,” Leak said. “It’s just a fun way to get outdoors and spend time with the community, bonding over some movies that we all know and love.”
Movies on the Mountain lineup:
The Parent Trap: Thursday, July 31
Shrek: Thursday, Aug. 7
Mission Impossible: Fallout: Thursday, Aug. 14
The Lion King: Thursday, Aug. 21
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Thursday, Aug. 28
Abby Luciano is the Indigenous and civic affairs reporter for the North Shore News. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.
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