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Tantalus Wines Dinner at the Observatory August 10, 2011 Do you think exclusive parties are only for celebrities? Think again. The Observatory and Tantalus Vineyards have come together to create the ultimate summer celebration of all things British Columbia. On August 10th, The Observatory Restaurant is holding an exclusive five-course wine pairing dinner featuring amazing mouth-watering dishes

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of all ages and abilities can register and race to beat their best times on the world famous Grouse Grind. Elite athletes from around the world will also be lining up to try and smash the record of 25 minutes and 01 seconds held by Vancouver local, Sebastian Salas. Viewed as the premier event of the Grouse Grind season, the annual race draws hundreds of amateur and professional competitors from the

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Grouse Mountain Moment Contest - July 26 Congratulations to Edmond Leung from Vancouver Edmund's Best Grouse Moment... Umm, my heart racing, my palms sweaty, a heightened sense of anticipation, fright, uncertainty, and yet fun. Now I am strapped on the zipline. This is a defining moments, a watershed that separates the man from the mouse. There is no turning back; it is do or die. My life

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you reach speeds of up to 80 km/hr, sailing above the forest canopy. So get outside and make a day of it at Grouse Mountain.

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Bears Enter Hyperphagia Each fall, when the weather cools and the days grow shorter, grizzly bears enter a state known as hyperphagia.  During this period, the bears bulk up as much as possible for the coming winter.  Grinder and Coola are no exception to this and have begun to prepare for a cold, snowy winter.Over the last couple weeks we have seen an increase in the bears appetite coupled with

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of the Peak ski run back to the Alpine Chalet. The second lift is intuitively named “Peak Chair” and will run 566 metres from the bottom of Paradise to the Peak of Grouse Mountain, with a ride time of four minutes. The advantage of this new trajectory is three-fold: Access to the Peak of the mountain means that the season can get underway earlier with the available colder temperatures and enhanced

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10th Annual Snowshoe Classic March 19th, 2008, North Vancouver BC – This Saturday, March 22nd, Grouse Mountain presents the 10th Annual Snowshoe Classic. This race is Canada’s oldest snowshoe race and attracts recreational participants of all ages and abilities. The 6 kilometre race takes participants through undulating terrain with a blend of heart pumping elevations and gentle plateaus. For

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and losing weight the bears once again came out in outstanding condition. Their habitat will now expand as the season unfolds and we are looking forward to watching them play in snow well into the summer” says Wildlife Director and veterinarian Dr Ken Macquisten. Since both Grizzly bears came to Grouse Mountain in 2001 as orphans, the Refuge team has learned extensively about their habits and

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Santa's Reindeer Have Arrived Dancer and Vixen Stop in for a Rest Before Christmas Eve Today marked the arrival of two of Santa’s reindeer – Dancer and Vixen. They are here to rest up and eat well before their epic journey around the world on Christmas Eve! Starting this Saturday, November 28th, you can visit Dancer and Vixen at their habitat next to Santa’s Workshop at the Skating Pond.During

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introduced itself in time for March break, a key late-season push in the resort's winter plan. As sustained snowfall continues to blanket the Peak of Vancouver, the road to Grouse Mountain remains clear for easy access for skiers and snowboarders. The resort’s ploughing fleet is on standby to ensure a safe and pleasant drive up Nancy Greene Way, with the roadway condition currently bare and wet. The snow

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