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Bears Emerge 2017
, playing and wrestling in it like two kids on a snow-day from school! The bears are also out of shape, however, having spent the last months sleeping, and after a long play session usually go right back to napping.You can now visit Grinder and Coola and watch them play in the snow in their hibernation habitat as we prepare their 5.5 acre summer habitat - just follow the directional signs in front of the
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11th Annual VASS Cup Returns to Grouse Mountain on March 10th
increase their self-confidence, motivation and independence through outdoor recreation. Last year’s event saw the highest turnout in its history and raised over $50,000 in support of VASS programs. VASS is a registered non-profit society that runs skiing and snowboarding programs for persons with a disability at Grouse Mountain, Mt. Seymour and Cypress Mountain. Students of all ages and disabilities are
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It's Go Time...Grouse Mountain Receives First Snowfall of the 2016/17 Season
conditions to ensure the earliest opening date possible.Stay tuned for updates over the next little while, and check the Current Conditions for the latest info; call our Snowphone at 604.986.6262; or subscribe to Snow Alerts to recieve a text message each time we receive 10cm or more of fresh snow.
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June Beetles in July!
June Beetles in July! Over the last few days we've been seeing quite a few Ten-lined June Beetle's hanging around the mountain top. These cool looking, large scarab beetles (growing up to 1.25 inches in length) live in the Western United States and Canada.They have versatile antennae that can spread out to detect pheromones but retract when more discretion and camouflage is necessary. They may
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Grouse Mountain to open additional terrain Tuesday morning
iconic Vancouver landmark during normal operating hours of 9:00 am to 10:00 pm, seven days a week. With the Environment Canada forecast calling for clear skies and cool temperatures in the coming days along with the North Shore’s largest snowmaking fleet in place at Grouse Mountain, additional terrain is slated to be opened in the near future.“We are thrilled to welcome skiers and snowboarders to The
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Bears Enter Upper Pond Habitat 2017
hibernation habitat which is an outdoor area designed to give them some access to the snow and conditions while their large habitats are prepared. Our crews had to deal with clearing a 10 foot snow pack away from the edge of the Grizzly Habitat in order to get our electric fence up and have room for viewing. The Upper Pond habitat has lots for them to explore and we pushed the snow up into giant mounds
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Grouse Mountain opens mountaintop ice skating pond for winter
today. From 9:00 am to 10:00 pm daily, visitors are encouraged to strap on their blades for their first winter experience of the 2014/15 season. Ice skating is complimentary with a Grouse Mountain Alpine Experience ticket and rentals are available for all ages.With sunny, cool temperatures in the forecast for the coming days, the North Shore’s largest snowmaking fleet continues to make snow in
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Hectic Hummingbirds!
male Rufous (only the 3rd and 4th one's ever up here!!) and numerous Anna's Hummingbirds as well.We did have some recaptures from previous years too - the most impressive being a female Rufous Hummingbird banded in 2008 as an adult - making her at least 8 years old! That's a lot of trips to Mexico and back for the little lady.Our previous record session was 33 birds in about mid-July a couple years
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Our Namesake
such thing as a Blue Grouse anymore. The Dusky Grouse are interior birds while the Sooty Grouse inhabit the coastal mountains here.Sooty Grouse are large, stocky birds not unlike other game birds. They are one of the largest Grouse in the world!Male Sooty Grouse can be heard singing in the spring - they find themselves a tall tree, go near the top and send out a booming call to attract females
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Celebrate the magic of the holidays at The Peak of Christmas
-anticipated arrival of Santa Claus at Vancouver’s North Pole. New this winter, experience our magical Light Walk around Blue Grouse Lake. Be awestruck by stunning light installations as you walk amongst the fir and spruce, all set against a majestic mountain backdrop. For more outdoor fun, take a spin on Grouse Mountain’s 8,000-square foot outdoor ice skating pond surrounded by trees and adorned with
