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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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Grinder and Coola Enter Hibernation for 2014 Last Thursday marked the end of the 2014 season for Grinder and Coola and the beginning of their 14th hibernation period here on Grouse Mountain.Read More on our Wildlife Blog

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Gingerbread Village Challenge 2014 Calling all bakers and pastry chefs! Grouse Mountain and SOS Children’s Village BC are partnering during Peak of Christmas to create a special SOS Children’s Gingerbread Village. We are looking for professional and aspiring bakers and pastry chefs to help build unique gingerbread houses that will be on display in the Grouse Mountain Chalet from November 27

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Canucks prospects tackle the Grind! 34 athletes give Mother Nature's Stairmaster their best effort This past Wednesday, 34 young athletes tackled the Grouse Grind as part of the Vancouver Canucks' annual prospects camp which saw the squad visit several iconic local attractions - including Mother Nature's Stairmaster.Despite starting strong, many prospects found the grueling hike to be a bit more

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Weekday Fun for Kids and Caregivers Alike BC Family Weekday Ticket available in Sept. Are you looking for fun daytime activities to do with your children this September? A little mountaintop outing might be just the ticket! We’re introducing a special offer – the Family Weekday Ticket. This special ticket provides access for up to four BC residents, where at least one is a guardian, and up to

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Bee Day on Grouse Mountain This past Saturday, July 21st, Grouse Mountain hosted a visit by Hives for Humanity (www.hivesforhumanity.com) who helped us launch our bee education endeavors based around our four new hives!Hives for Humanity is a local non-profit organization whose mission is to help spread bee knowledge and respect throughout urban communities with a focus on at-risk communities

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Hit the Grouse Grind and Make a Difference Summer events on the Grouse Grind As we look ahead to another exciting summer season at the Peak of Vancouver, mark your calendar with some of our amazing upcoming events that will raise valuable funds for very worthy causes:Whistler Water One Climb - Saturday, June 14th: Sign up, reach out, wear blue and ‘flood’ the Grouse Grind in support of Free The

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School's in at Grouse Mountain Summer Camps start June 16, 2014 Just as we have been over the past few weeks, Grouse Mountain is offering Adventure Camps as a great solution for parents seeking a child care solution during the upcoming job action. Our Summer Camps will be available from June 16 through August 29. At Grouse Mountain we welcome kids to our natural playground everyday – for field

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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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Grouse Mountain grizzlies wake up from winter slumber Peak of Vancouver announces the Summer of Bear Discovery (North Vancouver) With our beautiful spring conditions and summer just around the corner, Grouse Mountain is pleased to announce that resident grizzly bears Grinder and Coola have emerged from their restful winter hibernation at the Peak of Vancouver.During the course of their 139-day

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