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Merry Christmas from the Peak of Vancouver!
May Your Christmas be Filled with Magic and Light; Wonder and Joy. Merry Christmas from Grouse Mountain From the Peak of Vancouver, all of our staff wish you a Merry Christmas and magical holiday season. Please enjoy this bit of Christmas cheer.
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Bears Enter Lower Pond Habitat 2018
Grinder and coola enter their lower pond habitat happy to explore For the first time in 2018, Grinder and Coola, our two resident Grizzly Bears, were given access into their 2.5 acre Lower Pond Habitat to explore. Due to some needed repairs, this section of their habitat was closed a bit longer than anticipated. This delay, however, has allowed the grass a chance to grow quite long and for
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On the Move - Spring Migration
On the Move - Spring Migration Today as part of the National Wildlife Week let`s look at a currently ongoing phenomenon - migration! Many bird species and some mammals as well (most notably bats) will migrate in the fall when days are getting short, weather is getting colder and food is more scarce. The distance and timing of the migration varies a lot from species to species and can be as
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Grinder and Coola Emerge from Hibernation
Grinder and Coola Emerge From Hibernation A beautiful spring morning greeted our two resident Grizzlies, Grinder and Coola as they excitedly emerged from hibernation this morning. The bears' 17th hibernation period lasted 153-days and is tied for the longest since their arrival at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife. Grinder and Coola’s habitat will be strategically expanded over
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Seek the Peak Course Overview
Seek the Peak Course Overview The final countdown is on for our 15th annual Seek the Peak!! We can't wait to see everyone on race day.For those of you who have been training hard, you know every step of the course already. But for those who may not, or to give your trusty cheer squad a sneak peek, we put together a video overview of each leg to share a first hand perspective of the challenge you
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Spring Stirrings
Spring Stirrings - Grizzly Bear Style With the end of March quickly approaching we are starting to get a lot of inquiries into the status of Grinder and Coola, our two resident Grizzly bears! For now they are both still comfy and snuggled up in the bear den sleeping away most of the day.That being said, however, as the days are getting longer and temperatures overall warmer we are noticing more
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Celebrate the Holidays at Grouse Mountain’s Peak of Christmas
Wrap yourself in the magic of a white Christmas at Vancouver’s North Pole (North Vancouver) Celebrate the magic of a white Christmas at Grouse Mountain’s annual Peak of Christmas, beginning this weekend and running through January 7th, 2018. The elves have been hard at work transforming the mountaintop into a winter wonderland, ready for the highly-anticipated arrival of Santa Claus and his
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Grouse Grind Trail Re-Opening on June 21, 2018
Mother Nature’s Stairmaster Will be Back in Action Starting on June 21 Metro Vancouver's Seasonal Maintenance Work Scheduled to be Completed It’s the news many avid Grinders have been waiting for – the re-opening of the Grouse Grind®. Metro Vancouver crews have been hard at work completing seasonal maintenance, and they’re putting pedal to the metal to ensure the Grouse Grind re-opens at 4am on
https://www.grousemountain.com/news/grouse-grind-trail-re-opening-on-june-21-2018
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Our Garden is Growing!
Our Garden is Growing! If you’ve stopped by Altitudes patio recently you may have noticed it’s lined with some fantastic looking veggies. Now in its third year, our vegetable garden continues to develop and include new and delicious herbs, greens and vegetables. Again this summer you can find a variety of kales, Butter lettuce, Swiss chard and herbs like Rosemary, Mint, Oregano and Italian
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Grouse Mountain Recognized as One of BC’s Top Employers
employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Employers are evaluated based on eight criteria: physical workplace; work atmosphere & social; health, financial & family benefits; vacation & time off; employee communications; performance management; training & skills development; and community involvement. “While Grouse Mountain is steeped in history, it is a
