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23rd Bear-thday Party!
cake, we had a half watermelon with 23 Bear-thday candles! No flames for these boys to blow out though since we're under fire restrictions! funds for a cause Thanks to everyone who visited (partial proceeds from ticket sales for the day were donated to the Grizzly Bear Foundation), purchased items from the Grizzly Bear Foundation's tent and partook in the events we raised over $15,000 for the Grizzly
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Blue Grouse Sustainability
they also contribute to the well being of both society and the environment. Below are a few economic initiatives we have taken on in line with our Blue Grouse philosophy. LOCAL ECONOMY Grouse Mountain injects over $120 million into our local economy. We are the top four-season attraction in Vancouver, generating tourism awareness and opportunity. Grouse Mountain’s iconic status as a tourism
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Gondola Construction Update - Summer 2024
Grouse Mountain Gondola Construction Update - Summer 2024 We are excited to share the ongoing progress of Grouse Mountain’s state-of-the-art gondola! Slated to open during fall/winter 2024, the gondola marks the start of a new chapter for us leading up to the Resort’s centennial in 2026.Across May and June, the terminals for both the Plateau Station and the Base Station were put into place, and
https://www.grousemountain.com/news/gondola-construction-update-summer-2024
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Grouse Mountain Gondola Construction Update
continue for the assembly of the 14 towers and line work that will eventually link the two stations together over a 2,600 foot vertical rise. The foundations for seven of the towers have already been completed, and we will start on the next seven in the spring. This will involve using helicopters to transport both the concrete, and nine of the towers into place. The new lift system includes a total of 14
https://www.grousemountain.com/news/grouse-mountain-gondola-construction-update
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Andrew Saxton Sr.
A historical fact that Andrew Saxton Sr. loves to share is that exactly threeweeks before he was born in September of 1929, British Prime Minister, SirWinston Churchill dined in the original Grouse Mountain Chalet. It speaks toSaxton’s incredible knowledge about the history of Grouse Mountain as wellas his pride in being part of such a storied institution. Originally from Hungary and orphaned at
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Spring Break Adventure Camps
Spring Break Adventure Camps One Mountain, endless adventures! Just 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver, Grouse Mountain is a world away - where wilderness meets adventure, adventure meets nature and both memories and friends are made to keep.New and exciting camp activities will engage kids ages 5-12 in outdoor exploration during Spring Break. Play and Learn in NAture's Backyard Each camp is
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Grinder and Coola Emerge for the 2024 Season!
Grinder and Coola Emerge for the 2024 Season! EARLIER EXIT THAN LAST FEW YEARS Today marked the 149th day of the bears 2023/2024 hibernation period on Grouse Mountain which began on November 23rd, 2023.With a lighter annual snowfall this season it meant that there was less snow insulating the bear den and the bears started to stir a little earlier than the last few years. Our staff were ready
https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/grinder-and-coola-emerge-for-the-2024-season
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Bears Enter Lower Pond 2024
opportunites to see them interact in their natural surroundings.Their habitat boasts three ponds, a streamway, a cliff face, lots of forest space and some open grassy fields. The bears love lounging in their ponds on summer days, or perhaps napping up in the shade.We often get asked when the best time to visit is and of course our answer is always 'as much as possible!'. That being said, you are more
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Grouse Mountain raises over $20,000 for Family Services of the North Shore
agency, committed to making a deep and lasting impact from Deep Cove to Bowen Island and everywhere in between. Through various event proceeds across the Easter weekend, and donations from photos with Santa, we are proud to have raised more than $20,000 for this incredible charity.This donation will be directed towards Family Services North Shore’s Thrive Family Programs and Community Hub. Both of
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Grouse Grind Mountain Run Hits the Trail August 26th
Grouse Grind Mountain Run features a cash purse for both male and female top finishers: • 1st Place: $1,000 • 2nd Place: $500 • 3rd Place: $250There will also be prizes for top male and female in each age category; top teams of 5+ (average of top 5 times); and top family team. This year’s event carries even greater significance, as it presents an opportunity to continue supporting North Shore Rescue
https://www.grousemountain.com/press_releases/grouse-grind-mountain-run-hits-the-trail-august-26th