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grinder and coola Learn more about Grinder and Coola, the two orphaned grizzly bears at Grouse Mountain's Refuge for Endangered Wildlife. When you visit Grouse Mountain in the summer months, be sure to check out our daily Ranger Talks. Did you know... When grizzly bear cubs are born they only weigh approximately 0.9 kg (2 lbs) and full-grown grizzly bears usually weigh between 270 and 360 kg (600

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Look up! Grouse Mountain Torch Relay Grouse Mountain’s Torch Parade marking one-year countdown to the 2010 Olympics offers spectacular evening visuals for all on-lookers. February 11, 2009, Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, B.C. – This Thursday evening at 6pm, more than 80 Grouse Mountain employees and volunteers will ski from the top of the Peak to the bottom of the iconic Cut ski run with

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Happy Halloween - Grizzly Bear Style! bears vs pumpkins Just before we closed for our annual maintenance shut-down we had the opportunity to give two carved pumpkins, stuffed with yummy treats, to Grinder and Coola, our resident Grizzly Bears.We knew these wouldn't last long as the bears quickly found where we had placed them.  Grinder was the first to choose but as he took his pumpkin to move

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other shelter from the weather. Interestingly enough, while they used to also nest on cliff faces, they have come to rely on man-made structures and now nest exclusively on them. After hatching, young Barn Swallows grow quickly, with both the adult male and female birds feeding them, and after 18-23 days the young are ready to leave the nest. We've been watching one nest that was constructed on top of

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24 Hours of Winter a Resounding Success Thousands take advantage of unique round-the-clock skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, and snowshoeing. February 10, 2008. Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, B.C. – At 2am this morning, Grouse Mountain’s alpine area reached the height of its overnight traffic with nearly 2,000 skiers, riders, skaters and snowshoers. The collected crowd of snow sports

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Nations Elder shares some of his experience living in a Residential School, talks about respect and caring for one another, and opens the floor to a short Q&A at the end of the program. This program is designed for Grade 8-12 students and adults as some content may be unsettling for a younger audience.  Sample Schedule 9:30am Arrive at the base of Grouse Mountain9:45am-10:00am Skyride to Alpine

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some of his experience living in a Residential School, talks about respect and caring for one another, and opens the floor to a short Q&A at the end of the program. This program is designed for Grade 8-12 students and adults as some content may be unsettling for a younger audience. Sample Schedule 9:30am Arrive at the base of Grouse Mountain9:45am-10:00am Skyride to Alpine station10:15am-12:00pm

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Ski and ride the Peak of Vancouver until May! Snow season lasts longer at Grouse Mountain April 19, 2010, Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, B.C. – Skiing and boarding will continue at Grouse Mountain this season until May 2nd, offering skiers and riders nearly 300 cm of snow atop our downhill terrain and glorious spring sunshine.Grouse Mountain will remain open for snow enthusiasts a full week

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Grinder and coola enter 21st hibernation Grinder and Coola, the two Grizzly Bear inhabitants residing at our wildlife refuge, entered their 21st hibernation/winter period here on Grouse Mountain today - November 8, 2021.  This marks their earliest entry into hibernation yet - beating their previous record of November 10th set just last year in 2020.Last year they had a record long dormancy of

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Extra Adults (19+) Student Price Student Price *Same complimentary ticket ratios for supervising adults applies - ask for details. Payment due 2 weeks in advance. Must pre-book to get student rate and applicable complimentary adult tickets. Must have 15 minimum paying and be 75% students. Guided Snowshoe Tours for Students (5-18) BC Students International

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