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Honey  Harvest 2017 marked our fourth year of having honey bees on Grouse Mountain.  The only change this year, however, is that we did not bring our bees and hives up to the top of the mountain due to a banner snow year and a very late snow pack.  We were concerned that food production in the form of flowers and nectar might be slow or delayed this year because we had snow on the ground into

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Grinder and Coola Emerge from Hibernation! A sure sign that spring has officially arrived at the Peak of Vancouver, our resident Grizzlies Grinder and Coola have excitedly emerged from hibernation this morning. This was the bears’ 16th hibernation period and the second longest since their arrival at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife. Grinder and Coola’s habitat will be

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Spring Scavenger Hunt Seaspan Corporate Adventure Training The folks at Seaspan put a little adventure into their spring meeting at the Peak of Vancouver. On March 31st the group of 27 got off to a bright and early start with a continental breakfast in the Alpine Timber Room at 7:45am. Following breakfast it was down to business as the team conducted their meeting. Once business was finished the

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Get Winter Ready Step 2: Gear Up On the North Shore we are blessed with abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. Getting up into the snow is a great way to make the most of the winter season. Ensuring a great time in the snow, though, does require a bit of preparation. We went to a key authority on winter fun, Grouse Mountain’s Snow School and Attractions Director, Toby Barrett, to get the

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Top 5 Ways to Enjoy Flight This Summer Airborne Fun at the Peak of Vancouver! There’s a reason we have the expression ‘free as a bird’. The idea of being able to take off into flight or soar above the clouds is pretty appealing – especially when many of us are stuck at our desks most of the day. At our Summer of Flight, you can experience the thrill of airborne adventure through a variety of

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SHOES.COM Grouse Grind Mountain Run  The results are in!  Congratulations to everyone who completed the SHOES.COM Grouse Grind Mountain Run on Saturday morning! The skies began to clear as over 400 participants took to the trail. Now in it's 26th year, the event welcomed all ages and abilities to enjoy the iconic Grouse Grind® while raising valuable funds in support of BC Children's Hospital

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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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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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Grinder and Coola have Pre-Hibernation Medical Check-ups Each bear given a clean bill of health It's been a number of years since Grinder and Coola, our two resident Grizzly Bears, have had a full medical check-up.  They have been healthy and happily going about their normal activities in the large natural habitat where they live here at Grouse Mountain so we had no cause for concern.This year

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Grouse Mountain’s Multi-Grouse Grind Challenge raises thousands for Grind For Kids! Record setting day on the Grouse Grind® in support of BC Children’s Hospital (North Vancouver) After an amazing 19-hour day on the Grouse Grind®, Grouse Mountain is pleased to announce that the 3rd annual Multi-Grouse Grind Challenge has helped raise over $21,000 as part of the Mountain’s annual support of the BC

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