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Orphaned Deer Returned to the Wild
Orphaned Black-tailed Deer Returned to the Wild Orphaned deer brought to Grouse Mountain by Critter Care Wildlife Society have been returned to the wild spaces of the North Shore Mountains. The deer spent 8 days in a transition enclosure while they became acclimatized to mountain conditions. Bottled raised by dedicated staff at the Critter Care rehabilitation facility in Langley, BC, these
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Seek the Peak: Caity's story
Seek the Peak: Caity's story Learn why this runner travels a great distance to face the challenge 1. Why are you getting involved in Seek the Peak? This year, I am getting involved in Seek the Peak as a way to celebrate. That is, celebrating the health that I have, and that my mom and aunt have. If I can use my health to raise money in the hopes that it brings health to others, why wouldn't I
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Seek the Peak 2014: a recap!
Seek the Peak 2014 In support of the BC Cancer Foundation This year marks our 11th annual Seek the Peak presented by Columbia, and once again the event was one to remember. Starting by the shore participants were pumped up for their 16-kilometre climb in a morning celebration at Ambleside Park! Racers young and old cheered each other on as they set off from the start line. Racers tackled the awe
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Keep the Winter Fun Going with Camps for Kids
Keep the Winter Fun Going Zone and Adventure Day Camps Available this Week School is back in session, but if you’re a North Vancouver parent you just might be looking for a childcare options on Friday, January 9th – the first Pro-D Day of 2015. Here at the Peak of Vancouver, we’ve got outdoor options to suit every little winter enthusiast!For children as young as five, our Zone Camps are the
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Seek the Peak: Kylie's story
Seek the Peak: Kylie's story Learn why this second-time Seek the Peak runner takes on the challenge When we moved to Vancouver last year, we lived on Nancy Greene Way and were Grouse Mountain passholders, so I first heard of Seek the Peak from emails I'd receive and posters I'd see on the mountain. As my Mum, Glenys Richardson, died of breast cancer at the age of 45, every year I like to do a
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Something for Every Kind of Dad this Father's Day Weekend
Father's Day at the Peak of Vancouver Find something for every kind of dad Summer is in full swing at Grouse Mountain and Father's Day weekend is a great time to experience all that's available. Whether your Dad is a charitable-giver, a thrill-seeker or a wildlife-lover, there is something sure to fit just right. For the hiking-aficionado Dad, Grouse Mountain is hosting two fabulous events on the
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Register Your Child for Pro D Day Fun
Register Your Child for Pro D Day Fun Upcoming Pro D Day Adventure Camps Looking for a fun day for your child during the upcoming Pro D Day? We have Adventure Camps for kids aged 5-12 to provide care, fun and learning. Camps are available on April 27, May 4 and May 15 – as well as dates in June. Activities are outdoor-focused, exposing campers to the alpine mountain environment and animals in
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11th-annual Seek the Peak presented by Columbia reaches new heights
11th-annual Seek the Peak presented by Columbia reaches new heights More than 700 racers raise funds to support the BC Cancer Foundation (North Vancouver) Undeterred by grey skies and a 4,100-foot elevation gain, more than 700 participants made the 16-kilometre climb from West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park to the Peak of Vancouver on Sunday morning in Seek the Peak presented by Columbia.Now in its
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A Fresh New Look for Ski Wee
A Fresh New Look for Ski Wee Grouse Mountain’s Snow School Director, Toby Barrett, wanted to refresh the Ski Wee experience at Grouse Mountain. He knew that children connect with animals and he thought that a wolf would be a powerful animal to connect to Ski Wee. “Wolves are pack animals. They are a naturally social animal. This is something that I think children in Ski Wee can identify with…the
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BC Hydro work completed near Lot D
150 to 200 trees from the north slope of Lot D as they were deemed to be a danger to the power lines. In fact, one or two of these trees fell against the high voltage line last year, ultimately causing small fires. All of this work was done by BC Hydro contractors in consultation with landowner Metro Vancouver as well as the District of North Vancouver. All necessary permits were applied for and
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