MONOVA’s archival collection of Grouse Mountain Resorts Ltd. (spanning the 1950s to the late 1970s) offers more than just a nostalgic glance back. It serves as a platform for critical reflection on how photography shapes memory, identity, and our understanding of place. These recently donated images, which document the launch of the Skyride and the ecological, social, and architectural transformation of Grouse Mountain, are lens‐based artifacts that engage with time, technique, and authorship. This collection speaks powerfully to the drive to expose the unseen and question the power dynamics behind “the view,” in that it reveals not just what was photographed, but how it was captured, by whom, and for what audience. As we celebrate one hundred years of Grouse Mountain Resorts in 2026, we hope these images spark visitors to share memories and stories and reflect upon what the future may hold for “Vancouver’s Mountain.”

These photographs do more than preserve history, they reactivate it. They invite audiences to engage with heritage, identity, and place in ways that are urgent, nuanced, and artistically resonant, offering a fresh lens through which to view the past and its lasting impact on the present.

Adventures in Grouse Mountain is presented in conjunction with Significant Moments from the Last 100+ Years, on display at MONOVA Archives in Lynn Valley and designed by Natalya Porter.