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Owl and Bear Talks
Interpretive Sessions four times a day at 11am, 1pm, 3pm and 5pm in the Owl Talk Pavilion (formerly the Lumberjack Bowl).Come learn about three of our feathered Wildlife Ambassadors and learn some cool owl facts to impress your friends with!Trust us - it's a hoot! Ambassadors you can expect to meet Three of our owl wildlife ambassadors will be on hand for each talk.Odin is our one year old male Barred Owl
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Grouse Mountain Welcomes All Guests Back to Enjoy Summer Activities
excited to welcome all guests back to the fresh air and outdoor recreation on the mountaintop,” said Michael Cameron, Grouse Mountain’s President. “Grouse Mountain is a fantastic place to get outside this summer and enjoy activities like Zipline Tours, Ranger Talks and Mountain Ropes Adventure in a safe environment.” Take in the unparalleled views of the City and surrounding mountains from the Scenic
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On the Move - Spring Migration
On the Move - Spring Migration Today as part of the National Wildlife Week let`s look at a currently ongoing phenomenon - migration! Many bird species and some mammals as well (most notably bats) will migrate in the fall when days are getting short, weather is getting colder and food is more scarce. The distance and timing of the migration varies a lot from species to species and can be as
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Dancer and Vixen Arrive at Grouse Mountain
to the mountain top and to Santa's Workshop.Be sure to stop by and visit them in their habitat behind the Skate Pond and catch a Reindeer talk at 12pm and 3pm daily - you can learn all the reindeer facts including: their favourite foods are to leave out on Christmas eve, how they fly, which reindeer games they prefer and how they get along with Rudolph. Afterwards stick around and experience all of
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Sam Mulligan - Getting Winter Ready
Tips to Get Winter Ready with Sam Mulligan | Alpine Canada Ski Team As a member of the Grouse Mountain family and former Tyee Ski Club racer, we have been closely following Sam Mulligan's career and celebrating his accomplishments. Sam will be looking to add to his strong 2018/19 season, finishing 3rd in the Super-G rankings and 3rd in Alpine Combined. Recently Sam returned home for a visit from
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Congratulations Sam Mulligan and Stirling Hart
Sam Mulligan and Stirling Hart Recognized For Their Athletic Accomplishments Proud moments for Grouse Mountain alumni Great news! Two accomplished athletes, who are part of the Grouse Mountain family, recently took their sporting fame to the next level. Alpine Canada announced its nominations for the Canadian Ski Teams for the 2018-19 season in the middle of May, and former Grouse Mountain Tyee
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Around-the-Clock Activities Return to Grouse Mountain for 24 Hours of Winter
the slopes at the Peak of Vancouver. “We’re thrilled to once again open our doors to around-the-clock winter fun at Grouse Mountain for 24 Hours of Winter" said Grouse Mountain spokesperson Julia Grant. "This unique event has become an annual favourite with locals and visitors alike enjoying all-night skiing and riding plus a variety of other special activities showcasing the best of winter here at
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Bears Enter Upper Pond Habitat 2020
Bears Enter Summer habitat for 2020 Season let the exploration begin! On May 8th our two Grizzly Bears, Grinder and Coola, entered their large summer habitat earlier than previous seasons. The bears, awake and out of hibernation since April 21st, welcomed the opportunity to explore their familiar habitat and to play in the large mounds of snow that are still present.The new habitat includes
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GRIND-ing It OUT
check points up to marker“40” along the way to remind you how far you have come, and how far you have left. Use these as a tool to track your speed and make sure you are on pace for your goal time. Try not to come out of the gate too fast, we all know the story of the Tortoise and the Hare. If you can plan to have a faster second half of the Grind, you will set yourself up well for a record breaking
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Common Mammals of Grouse Mountain
far away. This often gets them into trouble with the local human populations - please remember to keep your house and yard bear safe if you live anywhere near a forest in BC! American Pine Marten The American Pine Marten (Martes americana) is perhaps one of more vicious wild animals on Grouse Mountain. It is a member of the Mustelidae family, with such distinguished members such as badgers, mink
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