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Out There Helicopter Tours on Grouse Mountain JENNIFER VAN EVRA The Globe and Mail Published Friday, Jun. 01 2012, 7:01 PM EDT Last updated Monday, Jun. 18 2012, 10:21 AM EDT Give your weekend a serious lift on Grouse Mountain, where you can soar high above the city, the ocean and the snowy mountain peaks on a helicopter tour.Among the excursions are the Lions Peak Tour, where you get an up-close

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with earlier reservations are welcome to enjoy the festivities on the Mountain and return for dancing starting at approximately 10pm. NEW YEAR'S EVE MENUSThe Observatory New Year's Eve DinnerSix Course Menu: ($120)amuse-bouche & mignardises includedSeared Side Stripe Prawns cauliflower, crusted potatoes, seaweed, Barnston Island herbsorShaw Farms Pork Terrine pickled mustard seeds, compressed

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Mind Over Matter: Overdrive. Someone may say girls think too much... Mind over matter in overdrive…Someone may say girls think too much, well, I think way too much. This week I was riddled with self doubt, am I going to be able to do this? No, really, am I? When is there a good time to train? Do you ever feel like you’re being pulled in six different directions and the only way to make room for

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app boasts a number of great features including: a run tracker that maps the user’s course and mileage on the mountain; lift and run status, snow report and chalet web cam view. In the summer months, it will dynamically change over offering information about favorite activities from zip lining to eco walks and the World Famous Lumberjack Show. With the free download, users can now get up to the

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Avian Predators Practicing Young Sharp-shinned Hawks Learn to Hunt I was woken this morning by a high-pitched chirping bird call and upon further investigation I discovered that a pair of young Sharp-shinned Hawks, or Sharpies as they are affectionately referred to, were practicing their hunting outside the Wildlife Centre here on Grouse Mountain.  Their chirps seemed to be out of frustration at

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Bears Enjoying the Spring Snow!   Build a Snow Igloo for Napping In. Grinder and Coola have now been out of their hibernation for nearly a week.  They are enjoying themselves and playing in the large mounds of snow left in their hibernation habitat.  Sliding, wrestling and digging are just some of their favourite activities.Last night both bears started digging into one of the large mounds and

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of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on.” Step by StepIn the past few weeks I’ve been trying to focus on inclines and making sure I build a base, my biggest fear is that I will burn out mid-race. I decided the best way to really put this to a real test would be to do the Grouse Grind. I decided to make this a bonding experience and took my baby sister with me, a Victoria

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Thank You for Another Phenomenal Winter A big thank you to one and all for an unforgettable winter season. The past few months were marked with amazing snow conditions, breathtaking events and once again the guaranteed longest season on the North Shore. We look forward to welcoming you back during the summer months with a wide range of activities and experiences to keep you entertained and

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event held locally on Grouse Mountain). The Kafers' hiking expedition is now going to be verified by Guinness World Records(R) hopefully earning them a place in the history books as well as raising awareness to the fight against Alzheimer's disease and dementia. "Esther and Martin's achievement epitomizes the spirit of the Ascent for Alzheimer's event, which is that no matter how challenging the

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Fore! Mountain Disc Golf Is Here We’re excited to announce that this weekend, Grouse Mountain is launching a new disc golf course. With the first nine holes opening Saturday, you’ll want to come and try your hand at one of summer’s best fun and fitness activities. The course at Grouse Mountain is located atop The Cut, taking advantage of the mountain terrain. Discs are available for sale or

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