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Barn Swallows went into a flurry of activity and almost overnight built a new nest - directly *on* the camera!  We're not sure why that location was more appealing - perhaps the camera has some warmth or better insulation properties or offers a better vantage point from under cover - no matter the reason the swallows preferred it over their nest from last season.We now see that the female has laid

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Films, Skiing & Riding and a Phenomenal 24 Hours of Winter at Grouse Mountain Join Us February 11 – 12 As We Keep the Olympic Spirit Alive February 1, 2012 North Vancouver, BC. - It is hard to believe two years have passed since the world came to Vancouver for the Winter Olympics but Grouse Mountain hasn’t forgotten the spirit of the Games. On February 11 to 12, the Peak of Vancouver will

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) 1 2/3 cup (400 mL) red wine sauce 1 tsp (2 mL) sherry vinegar 1 tsp hazelnut oil salt to taste Strain meat juices from the resting steaks into a pot. Add the red wine sauce and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and add oil and vinegar. Season with salt. Red Wine Sauce 1 shallot, sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 sprig fresh thyme 5 black peppercorns 1 bay leaf 2 cups (500 mL) red wine 1 cup (250

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Wildlife of Spring Lots of Wildlife on Grouse Mountain Spotted Stretching Legs and Wings after a Long Winter As the daylight grows longer and the temperatures warmer, we are noticing more and more wildlife activity up here on Grouse Mountain.  Last week we had an amazing opportunity to view a Bobcat (Lynx rufus) right in the backyard of our Wildlife Office (photos by Dan Grima).  He was out

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Tale of Two Critters Up here on the mountain we have two very common small critters darting through the trees, grasses and even our visitor's feet.  There is sometimes confusion over which is which, so I thought I'd devote this blog entry to talking about each species so you will have a better idea of which one is running under foot the next time you are up visiting! The Douglas Squirrel

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needs.  If, on the other hand, you’re looking for a trail shoe that can do a bit of everything - roads, firm trails, a bit of mud - try to find a slightly more rugged version of your favourite running shoes. You may even find a trail adaptation from the same brand.  What characteristics should I care about?Proper fit Trail terrain Type of running Proper Fit:Trail shoes should hold your foot snugly

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The Results Are In! On June 17, 2012, Hundreds Came Together For the 9th Annual Seek the Peak Relay This morning, alongside the beach and skyline of Downtown Vancouver over 525 participants, gathered at the Ambleside Park start line to tackle breast cancer and a 16 kilometer race to the Peak of Grouse Mountain. Over 35 relay teams and 383 individuals endured a fun but challenging 4,100 feet of

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Terry Fox Tour of Hope Terry Fox Tour of Hope arrives at Grouse Mountain North Vancouver, September 8, 2008 – Grouse Mountain is proud to host the original van that was an integral component of Terry Fox's 1980 Marathon of Hope. As part of a special nationwide tour, visitors to the Alpine Plaza this afternoon can view the 1980 Ford Econoline van that was Terry's home for 4 ½ months during his

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Rejoice and Indulge This Festive Season Bookings for Christmas Lunches are now open Celebrate another great year gone by with colleagues, friends and family this holiday season at the Peak of Vancouver. Whether you are looking for that perfect festive venue for your workplace Christmas party or a smaller intimate lunch with friends and family, our Grouse Mountain team can cater to all of your

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Grinder and Coola Emerge Grizzly bears Grinder and Coola don’t seem to mind one little bit that it’s still a winter wonderland here at the Peak of Vancouver. After a five-month long hibernation, the white stuff seems to be the perfect playground for poking around, playing and logging the first romp of 2013. Watch Video

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