In the early-1920s, plans were made to build a highway up Grouse Mountain. Knowing that experienced mountaineers were needed to help forge the trail, Don Munday was hired by Grouse Mountain Highway and Scenic Resort Ltd. to assist the build.
As part of his effort, a temporary cabin named Alpine Lodge was built atop the mountain where the Mundays were allowed to live, as well as host visitors and sell refreshments.
When they left the company in 1926, they left their mountain home as well. Visit the feature exhibit Found in the Mountains at MONOVA to learn more mountain history.
Visit the MONOVA website for more information about the history of the North Shore and to plan your visit to MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver, now open at 115 West Esplanade in The Shipyards.
Currently, MONOVA: Archives of North Vancouver, at 3203 Institute Road in Lynn Valley, is open for drop-ins on Monday and by appointment Tuesday-Friday, 12:30-4 p.m. Contact: [email protected]
Navigate culture on the North Shore by using the North Shore Culture Compass.
