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First Hummingbird Monitoring Session of 2019 14th Year of monitoring On Thursday June 13th we held our first hummingbird banding and monitoring session of 2019.  This marks our 14th year of running this project on Grouse Mt. Hummingbird numbers have been in decline and very few studies were being carried out as to why and what possible causes could be contributing.  Grouse Mountain teamed up

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Seek the peak training: Pacers' Advice Our 14th annual Seek the Peak race is fast approaching we want to make sure you have all the info you need to rock those race day hills. Stay tuned as we share some helpful training and preparation tips to support your journey, all the way to the Peak!A huge part of our training program and our race day team is our team of pacers. These folks know where

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their doorway.As usual, Grinder emerged first but was quickly followed by Coola.  Once out they went straight for their first food of the year in the form of Romaine lettuce heads.  The lettuce imitates the fresh emerging greens that bears would be finding in the wild as they wake from hibernation.  The moist vegetable helps clear their digestive system and prepare it for denser foods in the near

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community and across B.C., helping us change cancer outcomes.” To donate to Seek the Peak, please click here. About Grouse Mountain: Grouse Mountain is the number one visitor attraction in the Lower Mainland, with 1.3 million annual visitors. Known as the Peak of Vancouver, we offer unparalleled panoramic views of the City, sea and surrounding mountains along with a wide range of year-round outdoor and

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number of properties which include Revelstoke Mountain Resort and Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing in British Columbia. “With our strong family and company roots in Vancouver BC, we are excited with the opportunity to make this acquisition,” said Tom Gaglardi, President & CEO of Northland Properties Corporation. “We look forward to working closely with the existing team and leadership group, as well

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Summer Favourites Return May Long Weekend Launch of Summer Season at the Peak of Vancouver Summer season has returned to Grouse Mountain! Beginning Saturday you can enjoy summer favourites like our World Famous Lumberjack Show, the awe-inspiring Birds in Motion Demonstration, Owl Interpretive Talks, Bear Ranger Talks, Eco-walks, Heli-Tours and much more. Returning this summer is our newest

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Adventure or take to the skies on a scenic Helicopter Tour above the North Shore Mountains, both departing from the top of Grouse Mountain. For a full list of Grouse Mountain’s summer activities, please click here. About Grouse Mountain: Grouse Mountain is the number one visitor attraction in the Lower Mainland, with 1.3 million annual visitors. Known as the Peak of Vancouver, we offer unparalleled

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through is not technically hibernation.  They are in a period of extremely slow metabolism and lethargy to help them make it through the cold months when there are no food resources in their territories.  While a true hibernator will have their body temperature lower to extremes and have their heart rate drop to just a few beats per minute Grizzlies do not go to this extreme.  Their body temperature

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required but looking at alternatives to chemical pesticides may help out these wonderful little birds.At Grouse Mountain we have been running our monitoring station for the last 12 years - it is part of a very long term study to see what the overall trend for population numbers is for the Rufous and Anna's Hummingbirds. Unfortunately it looks like overall that trend is declining.You can help

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several ways you can help out the wildlife and also encourage them to remain wild - this is their best opportunity to thrive and survive. Bird watching is one of the largest past times around the world and having birds come to your yard is a great way to observe nature and also learn about some of the fascinating species that call BC home (or part time home!). Bird feeders are readily available at most

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