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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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-shinned Hawk is the smallest Hawk species in Canada and the United States.  It weighs between 90 grams (small Male) and 250 grams (large Female) and lives in dense forest, hunting small songbirds and rodents.  It is a 'pursuit hunter' that ambushes it's prey and is deadly accurate with its acrobatic flight through the dense tree branches (when fully trained that is!).  Sharpies suffered during the DDT

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Momentous winter season kicks off at Grouse Mountain Skiers and snowboarders head to Paradise for their first taste of snow November 12, 2009, Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, B.C. – The highly anticipated start to winter has arrived at the peak of Vancouver, and begins a momentous season filled with celebration. Grouse Mountain will launch the resort’s 83rd ski season opening at 4pm to 10pm on

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Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife Turns 10 Years Old! This week marked the 10th anniversary for the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife.  The Refuge was founded in 2001 with the construction of our Grizzly Bear habitat and the arrival of Grinder and Coola during the first week of September that year.I've posted some of the early photos of Grinder and Coola after they

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Summer Starts Right Now! Summer activities begin at the Peak of Vancouver Grab your sunglasses, big appetites and snowshoes as Grouse Mountain is ready to kick off our summer season on Saturday May 21. It has been a record breaking winter but we will transition into full summer operation this Victoria Day long weekend with all our fabulous activities including the Eye of the Wind, lumberjack

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Mark Elmore, president of the United States Snowshoe Association. “I can`t wait!”The Yeti World Snowshoe Invitational Kicks off on Saturday February 27, 2010. Start time for the 10km Worlds and Canadian Nationals is 12 noon in the front of the Peak Chalet on Grouse Mountain. For more info go to theyeti.ca, and follow on twitter  @comeyeti2010 Media contactDave Howells Office: 604-988-2770 Cell: 778

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With Its New All Mountain Pass Grouse Mountain Aims To Revolutionize Outdoor Adventure The Lower Mainland’s Only All Season, All Mountain Pass Is Available Now October 6, 2011 Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver B.C. -For the first time ever, Grouse Mountain is launching a new and revolutionary annual pass that will forever change the way locals experience outdoor adventure in the Lower Mainland

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Grinder and Coola Emerge from Hibernation! Resident Grizzly Bears emerge from their 9th hibernation Grinder and Coola, our two resident Grizzly Bears, have emerged from their 2009/2010 hibernation period at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife.This was their ninth hibernation - all have taken place at the Refuge. Grinder, being the bold, head strong bear, was the first to emerge and

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, sometimes called Mother Nature's Stairmaster, is a 2.9 km trail leading hikers up the face of Grouse Mountain. While it is not a long trail, it is a steep and rugged one, rising 853 meters (2,800 feet).  Course details: Length: 3 kilometers (1.86 miles) Elevation Gain: 853 meters (2,800 feet)Base: 274 meters above sea level (900 feet)Summit: 1,127 meters (3,700 feet) Total Stairs: 2,830 Average Time

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established on the gruelling course throughout the season. The annual run also offers a formidable challenge to athletic newcomers seeking to conquer the mountain for the first time. Course detailsLength: 3 kilometres (1.86 miles) Elevation Gain: 853 metres (2,800 feet) Base: 274 metres above sea level (900 feet) Summit: 1,127 metres (3,700 feet) Total Stairs: 2,830 Average Time: Approximately an hour and a

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