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first to arrive get the best real estate!This year we have decided to help out our Barn Swallows by providing them with additional nesting ledges (as seen in the photo below).  This helps them save energy during the nest building stage and gives them more time to concentrate on rearing healthy young!  Barn Swallow numbers have been declining in recent years due to habitat loss and migration

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even though they might be expecting it. Whether you’ve talked about it, shopped for rings or discussed with the family; it should still be unexpected and a complete surprise when it happens. A vacation spot, night out on the town, during a renovation, there’s always a blind spot of opportunity that you can play with. Choose a favourite place whether public or private. The love of your life either

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, guests soar 3,700 metres above the city as they are transported to a snowy winter wonderland at the Peak of Vancouver. An ideal fun-filled way to embrace the holiday spirit, families are welcomed to see how elves have transformed Grouse Mountain’s magical mountaintop during a variety of elf-themed activities in the Peak Chalet. At Santa’s Workshop, the beloved big man has been hard at work making his

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Grinder and Coola's habitat expands to Lower Pond Today marked the 2016 opening of Grinder and Coola's (our two resident Grizzly Bears) Lower Pond habitat.  This is the second phase of their habitat and now allows them full access to their 5.5 acre habitat.Each year, due to snow load, we have to take down the fencelines for their habitats.  Then, in the spring, we need to put them back up.  We

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, we made the decision to do a routine full pre-hibernation medical check up on each Grizzly. There was no specific reason for concern, just due to the length of time since their last check-up. The bears, on separate days, were sedated by our wildlife veterinarian and we did a full physical inspection (head, body, feet) as well as took blood for lab checks, weight and measurements.  We are happy to

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, lessons, retail and mountaintop activities. In addition, Y2Play passholders will receive an exclusive discount on helmets. Truly a pass suitable for everyone, the 2017/18 Y2Play Pass features special reduced rates for students, parents, youth, children, seniors and families. Since its inception during the 1999/2000 winter season, more than two million skiers and riders have enjoyed the exclusive

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appreciative of other cultures. During his years at Grouse Mountain he has presented to students from all over the world. As a way to connect with his students Willie often greets them in their native language be it Japanese, German or Spanish. He believes that showing an appreciation for each student’s own culture puts them at ease and fosters a more inclusive learning environment so that his teachings

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Happy 15th Bearthday Grinder and Coola! Happy Birthday to our two resident Grizzly Bears - Grinder and Coola!   They were born sometime in around January in the winter of 2000/2001.  All Grizzly Bears are born during the hibernation period as an adaptation for survival.The bear cubs are not much bigger than a guinea pig when born and are born nearly hairless with their eyes closed.  Over the

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number of guests, your budget can fluctuate. Make sure whatever budget amount you decide on; you are comfortable with it +/-10%.Tip: If you are under budget or have a little extra spending power, remember you can make a party more memorable with adding a few spectacular touches to the night. Do not break the bank, but nobody likes a frugal host during the holiday season. 2.Location, location

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New Light Walk Now Open! Experience magic in the trees on our enchanting new Light Walk, now open starting at dusk. The entrance is marked by a glowing light tunnel, just off of the mountaintop skating pond. From there, walk amongst the fir and spruce around Blue Grouse Lake where stunning light installations bring radiance to the winter night. Stop in at a traditional First Nations Feasthouse

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