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they are the official bird of Canada's Northwest Territories.  During the winter, however, they can be seen further south, including the rare sighting around Vancouver.They are the largest of the falcon species with large females weighing up to 5 lbs.  They also can be found in a variety of plumage colours ranging from brown/black to white.  Murphy is a beauty with white feathers with dark lines and

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only source over many kilometres, a 50 litre barrel of water leaves a dent in your skull and a lasting understanding of the daily challenge in these Kenyan’s lives,” said McLaughlin. “Climbing the Grouse Grind and raising funds was a challenge for our participants, but nothing compared to trying to survive every day without access to clean water.”With every $25 raised translating into clean drinking

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, pick up a souvenir and say hello to Grinder and Coola from the viewing platform. Accessing the Grizzly Lookout is complimentary with an Alpine Experience Ticket or Annual Local’s Pass.

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Grouse Mountain Eat Local Recipe Contest Buy fresh and support sustainable initiatives!Create your own menu item in the Grouse Mountain Eat Local Recipe Contest. North Vancouver, October 1, 2008 – You are invited to share your favourite original or family recipe that makes use of sustainable foods originating in the Lower Mainland. At Grouse Mountain, Chef Dino L. Gazzola is dedicated to sourcing

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Seafood smarts win top honours Where Vancouver recognizes Grouse Mountain fine dining with Critics Choice Award June 1, 2010, Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, B.C, – Conscientious diners can take to higher ground to enjoy aquatic fare sustainably sourced and exquisitely served in The Observatory fine dining restaurant. Where Vancouver magazine recognized The Observatory’s superb seafood

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big part of my everyday life and I’m really looking forward to sharing my love for the sport during Saturday’s event.Although the idea of a race might sound a bit daunting, the Snowshoe Grind Challenge is a great activity for people of all ages, and you have the option of a more leisurely Blue Grouse Loop walk if a fast-paced race isn’t for you.I’ve been out there today, and I can tell you that

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Spring Wildlife Spotted on the Mountain I love this time of year!  Sunshine, green trees and of course an abundance of wildlife returning and preparing for summer on Grouse Mountain.  A couple weeks ago I spotted the first Barn Swallow of the year - back from their long migration to South America.  Today there was a whole flock flying around the mountain scoping out good nesting locations.  The

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really needs our help.3) You’ll raise funds for an amazing cause (and it’s easy to do!). In the Kenyan community of Kipsongol, women and children have to make a long daily trek just to source water for cooking, drinking and sanitation (and often this water isn’t even clean!). In North America, we are fortunate to have access to clean water each and every day, which is why we’ve teamed up with

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Wind Energy and its Merits Ten Key Findings Our age of unprecedented information access can often generate more questions than answers. With so much knowledge just a click away, how do we sort fact from fiction? When Grouse Mountain began to investigate wind as a source of clean energy, it experienced a classic case of information overload. The resort’s first order of business was to sift through

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Peeking at Pikas Listen for their signature squeaks around the Mountain. While walking near the ski runs on Grouse Mountain you might hear an occasional sound that resembles a squeeker from a dog toy. This sound, an alarm call, is coming from a small diurnal (active during the day) mammal known as a Pika, which inhabits the rocky terrain found around the mountain.The American Pika (Ochotona

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