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Summer Has Arrived on Grouse Mountain for 2015
Observatory or Altitudes Bistro, stop in Outfitters and The Spirit Gallery…the list goes on! To take the fun to a new level (literally), take in a 360-degree view from the Eye of the Wind, enjoy heart-pounding excitement on a five-line Mountain Ziplines tour and book a Heli Tour for a bird’s-eye view of Vancouver. In June, we’re launching our summer of Small Wonders dedicated to exploring everything there
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The new buzz here at the Grouse Mountain Refuge!
-system as pollinators and there have been declining numbers of them over the past years. Scientists are not sure what the cause of this die off is, but speculation is that rising global temperatures combined with overuse of pesticides are to blame.Our bees will gather nectar from mountaintop sub-alpine flowers, such as blueberries, lupine, clover and wildflowers. The honey they produce will be
https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/the-new-buzz-here-at-the-grouse-mountain-refuge
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Show your creative side in our Gingerbread Village Challenge!
lower mainland! Do you have a creative eye and a talent in the kitchen? We are looking for professional and aspiring bakers and pastry chefs to build beautiful and unique gingerbread creations that will be displayed in the Grouse Mountain Chalet from November 28 through January 1 - the most wonderful time of year! As in past years, each participant will be paired with a local SOS Children's Village
https://www.grousemountain.com/news/show-your-creative-side-in-our-gingerbread-village-challenge--2
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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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Winter Survival Corporate Adventure Training
Winter Survival Corporate Adventure Who says building a snow shelter can't be work related? During one of Grouse Mountain's record high snow dumps this season, 70 eager software engineers from MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA) braved the alpine snow conditions to come together for a unique team building experience. They got away from their desks and computers and out into the
https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/winter-survival-corporate-adventure-training
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Insurance Institute of BC Fondue Dinner
that would showcase our beautiful city to our out-of-town guests,” says Charlene from the Institute. After a site inspection on a very snowy day, the event organizers were won over by the idea of a fondue dinner. They decided that the Mountain was the perfect way to showcase the city - and bring something different and unique to the evening.To enhance the Vancouver-only experience, the group rented a
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Christmas Gift Inspiration
aficionado in your family a ski lesson they won’t soon forget. Remember that Grouse Mountain Passholders get a membership discount of 20% off all regular-priced merchandise. Gift cards are also great choice for that difficult person on your list and the fortunate recipient can use them for everything from lift tickets to a new pair of goggles. For The Adventurer Do you have an adrenaline junkie on your
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Y2Play Golden Ticket Winner
unbelievable experiences. Prizes range from a 'tram surf' on top of the Skyride – yes on top! – to private first tracks to a Golden reserved parking space. Total prizing is valued over $10,000, though the package overall is essentially priceless with many once-in-a-lifetime perks.More than 300 Grouse Mountain enthusiasts entered by answering the question, “Why Do You Y2Play?” From that group five finalists
https://www.grousemountain.com/press_releases/y2play-golden-ticket-winner
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A Showdown Over The City Sensory Experience
Ignite Your Senses At Showdown Over The City 5 REACT2 Sensory Chamber provides guests with a unique experience as part of Quiksilver's Showdown Over The City this weekend. From Friday March 23 thru to Sunday March 25 makes sure you head over to the right side of the Lower Skyride terminal where an unreal 5 gum React2 Sensory Chamber awaits.Wrigley's React2 Sensory chamber will be operation from
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Dare to Make Summer 2012 Remarkable
Dare to Make Summer 2012 Remarkable Tandem Paragliding from the Peak of Grouse Mountain Are you looking for a remarkable experience to make summer 2012 unforgettable? Think paragliding at Grouse Mountain. A tandem paraglide experience with North Shore Paragliding will have you soaring as you fly with an experienced pilot from the Peak of Grouse Mountain to your landing point at Cleveland Park
https://www.grousemountain.com/news/dare-to-make-summer-2012-remarkable