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Grinder and Coola Emerge from Hibernation Today marked the end to the 2011/2012 hibernation season for Grinder and Coola, our two resident Grizzly Bears at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife. Grinder and Coola emerged shortly after 11am by digging their way out of their bear den through a large mound of snow. Once out, they proceeded to have a great romp around their

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Atlantic Lobster and Merguez Sausage-Stuffed Tortellini  Recipes from The Observatory Atlantic Lobster and Merguez Sausage-Stuffed Tortellini clams, fennel fondue, lobster froth, and tortelliniServes 6-8 Tortellini Pasta 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) pasta flour (all purpose flour may be substituted) pinch of salt 2 tsp (10 mL) olive oil 1 large brown egg 2 egg yolks, from large brown eggs For the dough

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Snowshoeing Described by Winter Maker Dan Grima Snowshoe Grind Challenge participants will see Dan Grima on the trails this weekend. What are our Adventure Program Supervisor’s thoughts on snowshoeing? Check out his video – the latest installment in our Winter Makers series.Winter Makers

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Winter in full swing at Grouse Mountain Resort enables skiers and riders to beat the world rush with early launch of famed Y2Play Pass sales January 28, 2010, Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, B.C. – New snowfall and sub-zero temperatures provide skiers and boarders renewed assurance of favourable conditions for alpine snow sports in the city. Warmer temperatures have lapsed and Mother Nature has

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Grinder and Coola Enter Their 11th Hibernation on Grouse Mountain Last night marked the beginning of Grinder and Coola's 11th Hibernation Period at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife.  Over the last two weeks the bears have been slowing down and eating less while spending more time sleeping inside their den.  They have built a deep mattress out of Pacific Silver-fir Branches

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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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Wildlife of Spring Lots of Wildlife on Grouse Mountain Spotted Stretching Legs and Wings after a Long Winter As the daylight grows longer and the temperatures warmer, we are noticing more and more wildlife activity up here on Grouse Mountain.  Last week we had an amazing opportunity to view a Bobcat (Lynx rufus) right in the backyard of our Wildlife Office (photos by Dan Grima).  He was out

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three children/youth (ages 5-18). Only available for a limited time (September weekdays), the $55 Family Weekday Ticket provides Skyride access and so much more! Take in the world famous Lumberjack Show, do a light hike around Blue Grouse Lake looking for salamanders as you go, enjoy the Birds in Motion Demonstration and, of course, find Grinder and Coola within their five-acre habitat. Full details

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Grinder and Coola Enter Hibernation while New Den Camera Watches! Last Thursday marked the end of the 2014 season for Grinder and Coola and the beginning of their 14th hibernation period here on Grouse Mountain.Both bears had been spending more and more time inside the den and had built a deep mattress of fir branches to sleep on.  Once we notice them spending most of their time asleep on the

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Grizzly Bear Interpretive Yurt Being Installed If you have recently visited the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife you probably saw our latest addition to the bear habitat - a large yurt building!Starting next spring this building will be a Grizzly Bear Interpretive Centre and a centerpiece for our refuge.  Inside we will feature a coffee bar, research desk with multiple live camera

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