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. “Festival guests can explore the art exhibit, watch live painting demonstrations, listen to lectures, view 6 different films, participate in art workshops, enjoy music and cultural performances and mingle with the world’s most talented nature-inspired artists.” The Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife and OWL Rehabilitation Society will be supporting the festival with live wildlife ambassadors

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Avian Predators Practicing Young Sharp-shinned Hawks Learn to Hunt I was woken this morning by a high-pitched chirping bird call and upon further investigation I discovered that a pair of young Sharp-shinned Hawks, or Sharpies as they are affectionately referred to, were practicing their hunting outside the Wildlife Centre here on Grouse Mountain.  Their chirps seemed to be out of frustration at

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Columbian activities including The Eye of the Wind Tour, Mountain Ziplines and Birds In Motion demonstrations. Feed your appetite for authentically Canadian fare as you tuck into a Pacific Wild Sockeye Salmon Burger at Altitudes Bistro washed down with drink specials on proud, local Whistler Brewing Company pitchers and pints. Be sure to try the new Whistler Brewing grapefruit ale which is a refreshing

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Barn Owls increased in numbers due to the increase in food availability.  Now, with much of our farm land being converted to housing structures or changed to green house type high-intensity use, Barn Owl numbers appear to be on the decline.Be sure to keep an eye out for Tyto on your next visit to the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife!

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Bring Some Fresh Air To Your Office Does your team need to refresh and start thinking outside the box? Grouse Mountain’s Corporate Adventure Training programs can provide your team with a day in our stunning Alpine environment complete with an array of activities, adventures and experiences.Our seasonal one-day programs are available year round and we can create a custom program to suit your

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Grinder and Coola Enjoy the First Snow of Winter 2011 Today, October 26th, marks the first snow fall of the winter 2011 season at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife.  Our two grizzly bears, Grinder and Coola, were out enjoying the fresh snow with a slow romp and some good eating.Unlike the spring, when the bears are bundles of pent up energy, their fall snow-play involves slow

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, enjoy taking in the Birds in Motion or the World-Famous Lumberjack show, appreciate the insights of our Wildlife Refuge Rangers, or simply covet the opportunity to spend time on one of Vancouver’s best patios, Altitudes Bistro, your Membership delivers. With a full-year of Skyride access, when summer fun shifts into winter wonder, you’ll enjoy access to snowshoe trails, skating and the Peak of

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Grouse Mountain Moment Contest - July 27 Congratulations to Kathryn Mackenzie from Vancouver Kathryn Loves Grouse Mountain because... My beautiful niece Lauren was born in late April with a rare metabolic disorder that went undiagnosed and kept her in BC Children's hospital for 8 weeks. At one point the hospital staff prepared the family to say goodbye, but Lauren was a fighter. She refused to

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outside after the weekend and they will be officially in hibernation.We are also happy to announce our winter hibernation den camera is online. This infrared camera provides a unique look into a dark bear den. You can see just what Grinder and Coola are doing over the winter time.Please visit our wildlife refuge page and choose the 'Bear Camera' to follow along.

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shaking off the cobwebs after the long winter slumber. Guests are invited to come and visit Grouse Mountain’s Refuge For Endangered Wildlife before summer operations officially begin on May 18 at the Peak of Vancouver.  Please find photos of Grinder & Coola emerging from hibernation at the following Dropbox links:http://db.tt/uMW71F3M http://db.tt/Bj4hlzj8 http://db.tt/BqBPylTz For more

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