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saliva and cement it to the side of the nest.Once it was done, they laid four eggs inside and incubated for about 21 days. Yesterday they hatched!The young swallows are born eyes closed and naked except for a couple downy feathers.For the next 21 days they will develop into fledglings and then take that first bold step in leaving the nest and learning to fly.We'll update as we go on their progress!

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Get Winter Ready Step 1: Get Snow Fit On the North Shore we are blessed with abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. Getting up into the snow is a great way tomake the most of the winter season. Ensuring a great time in the snow, though, does require a bit of preparation. We went to a keyauthority on winter fun, Grouse Mountain’s Snow School and Attractions Director, Toby Barrett, to get the

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and spit!) and shortly thereafter they laid five eggs.  Both the male and the female took turns incubating the eggs and after approximately 14 days the eggs hatched!We then watched as the parents took turns bringing food in for the  young.  Baby birds are voracious eaters so it took a lot of effort and insect hunting on the parent's behalf to keep up with the demand from the young!After hatching

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First Snow Winter 16/17 It's Time to Wax Those Boards We couldn't be more excited. What a way to start the day with a blanketing of fresh snow on the Mountain. Grouse Mountain's Operations team has been waiting for this week - with fresh snow from Mother Nature and lower temperatures so that we can fire-up our extensive snowmaking fleet. Our Mountain Operations team will be maximizing these

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Summer Favourites Return May Long Weekend Launch of Summer Season at the Peak of Vancouver Summer season has returned to Grouse Mountain! Beginning Saturday you can enjoy summer favourites like our World Famous Lumberjack Show, the awe-inspiring Birds in Motion Demonstration, Owl Interpretive Talks, Bear Ranger Talks, Eco-walks, Heli-Tours and much more. Returning this summer is our newest

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Reservations Now Open for Dine Out at The Observatory Book now for this popular event We're happy to announce that The Observatory is once again participating in Dine Out Vancouver from January 20 to February 5, 2017.Reservations are now open for this popular event. Reserve your table now to enjoy the special 3-course menu for $40 created by our Executive Chef, Brendan Robson. Showcasing the best

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Best Way to Spend a Day on Grouse Mountain When you want to trade felt mouse ears for furry bear paws and your phone line for a zip line, Grouse Mountain is the perfect vacation spot. The community strikes a beautiful balance between modernity and untouched wilderness, a combination sure to leave your eyes wide and your spirit renewed. Best of all, Grouse Mountain caters to the entire family. If

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Family Holiday Gathering Package Enjoy our Peak of Christmas activities and a special private meal We've got the ultimate way for you to spend time with your extended family for a holiday celebration. Our special Family Holiday Gathering Package provides both access to the mountaintop Peak of Christmas celebration and a special private meal. Start by enjoying all the Peak of Christmas fun like

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Gingerbread Village Challenge 2016 Call for entries now open! Grouse Mountain is once again partnering with SOS Children’s Village during the Peak of Christmas to bring you the annual SOS Children’s Gingerbread Village. This is a fantastic opportunity for professional and aspiring bakers and pastry chefs to showcase your talents in support of a good cause. We are currently looking for entries of

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Mother's Day Crafts We all know how much mothers deserve recognition, especially on Mother’s Day, and what better way to show her that you care than to set some time aside and create a special DIY craft together at home! There are all sorts of different projects you can choose from online which are tailored to children (and adults!) of all ages. Just in case you need a little inspiration, here’s

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