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Vote for Grouse Mountain in the Georgia Straight’s Best of Vancouver 2014
Vote for Us in the Georgia Straight's Best of Vancouver 2014 It’s that time of year again: voting for the Georgia Straight’s 19th annual Best of Vancouver ballot has now opened! Have your say and rate the best our city has to offer in a comprehensive range of categories and help create a portrait of Vancouver circa 2014. While you’re at it, we’d love your support of Grouse Mountain in a few key
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On the Move - Spring Migration
building. Many cities have started instituting mandatory light`s off at night in skyscrapers during migration and this has helped reduce the numbers of birds affected. If you work in a large building or live in an apartment or large house you can help out nocturnal migrants by making sure lights are off at night during spring and fall migration. For more information you can check out the FLAP (Fatal
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Peak of Christmas Round Up!
Dec. 2014 Round-Up All of the Events, Attractions, and Happenings Only six sleeps to Christmas and the Peak of Christmas at Grouse Mountain is in full swing! Snow is falling, the lights are shinning, our Ice Skating Pond is in great shape. We've been 'elfing' people across the city to get them into the festive mood! So without further ado, we'd like to present you with a round-up of everything
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#PlayMakers of Grouse Mountain - Millwrights
least know about it – I’m lucky I get to be a part of this historical piece of the City. I know what I’m doing is important – making sure that all our guests are able to safely enjoy their trip on the Skyride. Plus, knowing that my son brags about my job to his friends at school is a pretty good bonus.” | Steve – GMR Millwright
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Insurance Institute of BC Fondue Dinner
How do you showcase Vancouver in April? Host a Fondue Dinner in the City Timber Room! On the 17th April 2012, the Insurance Institute of BC decided to host their Annual Western Regional Meeting dinner in the City Timber Room.Grouse Mountain was chosen as the venue as they wanted a place different than a regular restaurant dinner. "We were looking for something unique to Vancouver, and something
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Grouse Grind Opens for the 2015 Season
The Grouse Grind Opens May 8, 2015 Timing couldn't be better for the opening of the Grouse Grind as the forecast for the weekend is absolutely glorious. Planning on getting on the trail this Grind season? Get fit and keep fit this summer. Purchase an Annual Local’s Pass so that downloading is a cinch. An Annual Local’s Pass provides unlimited downloads plus heaps of other benefits including
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Flying Season 2015 Has Officially Started
Ziplines circuit gives you an adrenaline-pumping tour across the peaks and canyons of Grouse and Dam Mountains. The tour lasts about two hours and can be booked as an individual or as a group. Pre-booking for these high flying adventures is required.Book Heli-TourBook Paragliding
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Top 5 Ways to Enjoy Flight This Summer
-pumping zipline tour across the peaks and canyons of Grouse and Dam Mountains. The dual-line, five-line circuit gives you a unique perspective of Grouse Mountain, combining heart-pounding thrills with an exploration of BC’s old-growth forests. Along the way our fun and friendly guides will look after your safety, and share stories with you that will leave a lasting impression. Paragliding If you’re
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Ravenswood Winemaker's Dinner at The Observatory
balanced; taking a cue from the Ravenswood credo of embrace the bold, abhor the bland. CanapéHalibut CevicheMint, Lime, Cilantro, Tomatillo Ravenswood Vintners Blend Chardonnay 2014 First Course Pulled PorkFoie Gras, Okanagan Cherries, Brioche, Plum Puree Ravenswood Besieged 2013 Second Course Pigs HeadMustard, Gribiche, Tarragon, 64 Degree EggRavenswood Lodi Old Vines Zinfandel 2013 Ravenswood Sonoma
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There are all types of heroes
There are all types of heroes What defines a hero depends on our perspective. A comic lover may think Superman, distinctive in appearance and iconic in stature, exemplifies a superhero for using his powers to benefit humanity. Other names that immediately come to mind include Martin Luther King Jr., a proponent of non-violent civil disobedience as a means to achieve greater civil rights for
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