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Artists For Conservation Festival Returns To Grouse Mountain The second annual AFC Festival takes place October 13 to 21, 2012 at the Peak of Vancouver Starting October 13 2012, Grouse Mountain is pleased to once again play host to the Artists for Conservation Festival (AFC) bringing the world’s leading conservation- themed exhibit of original nature and wildlife art to the Peak of Vancouver. The

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-inflammatory medication daily. Beta recently stopped eating so medicating was no longer reliably possible. Beta was sedated last week and taken to an off-site facility for a full veterinary evaluation. Sadly, blood tests and radiographs revealed the presence of new tumours in his left shoulder and his lungs. The condition was un-treatable and so for his own sake we took the decision to say goodbye to an

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management services for other aircraft owners. Recognized for technical expertise in specialized flight operations, the company is also known for aerial support to the utility sectors. Grouse Mountain’s summer helicopter tours operate 7 days a week – weather permitting – from 11 am until dusk – June 1 through September 30, 2012. For inquiries and bookings, contact Grouse Mountain Services at 604-980

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location, 1,231 metres (4,039 feet) above the City. These were some of the key construction milestones:(please also visit our video gallery to view the full construction)Foundation Assembly: The foundation for the structure was the first construction phase for The Eye of the Wind. The foundation is a 2-metre high, 8-metre wide octagonal concrete base with anchors imbedded deep into the bedrock, some as

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Altitudes Drink Specials Enjoy new featured drinks at Altitudes Sit back, loosen your boots and leave the rest to our bartenders. Enjoy our newly featured drinks menu at Altitudes Bistro and wind down your day up at Grouse Mountain. Monday: "Martini Monday's" - All of our featured martinis on special for $7.50 ($2.00 off) Tuesday: "Tasty Tuesday's" - All of our featured cocktails on special for

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A Beautiful Day for the Eye of The Wind I had my first experience taking the chairlift in the summer time and it was gorgeous. I was met by Cortney and Patrick, they scanned my ticket and I was helped onto the chairlift by smiling lift attendants. On the way up the chairlift there were gorgeous views all the way to Burnaby Mountain and as far across over the Howe Sound Inlet. There was a nice

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After School Zone Camps Get your kids off the couch and outside enjoying fresh mountain air. Now is the perfect time to get the kids off the couch in winter. Children aged 7 to 14 can learn skills and confidence on the slopes alongside friends under the guidance of Grouse Mountain’s experienced instructors on Thursday evenings throughout January and February. These 4-day Zone Camps run from 4

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. You’ll feel weightless as you gradually descent 3,300 feet – taking in spectacular views, the breeze in your face as you go. Flights are available from 10am – 6pm daily through September, and pre-booking is recommended.Book Now

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year’s festival will also host the first BC Conservation Symposium on Thursday, October 3. The day-long symposium will feature leaders from some of the top conservation organizations in B.C.“The AFC Festival is an artistic, cultural and educational experience that captures the social climate of concern for the planet today,” said Jeff Whiting, founder and President of Artists for Conservation

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the 2012 season and have brought some amazing Birds of Prey for this years demonstrations.  So far we have a Bald Eagle, two Great-horned Owls, two Falcons, a Red-tailed Hawk, a Harris Hawk and a Turkey Vulture.  More birds are scheduled to arrive in a couple weeks.  Beginning tomorrow, May 19th, you can check out their demonstrations at 1:30pm, 3:30pm and 5:30pm daily at the flying grounds and

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