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retired due to a near fatal respiratory infection in the fall of 2011. Upon recovery he became a favorite of staff and guests alike while serving as an owl ambassador and the star of a film on his life in Theatre in the Sky. His gentle nature and comfort with people endeared him to everyone he met. He helped educate our guests on the plight of owl species in the wild through his role as owl ambassador

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amounts to help them put back on the weight lost.  They have not had a meal since late November last year!Stay tuned for futher updates in the near future.  Once the bears have left the hibernation den we'll turn on our outdoor habitat cameras so everyone out there can follow along as well.More to come...

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We Are Fired Up Our Snow Guns Are In Action Temperatures are set to drop this weekend which means that snow is on the horizon. To help Mother Nature on her way to Opening Day we officially fired up our snow guns for the first time this season yesterday. Our snow making team has almost 40 years of experience under their belts so our slopes are in good hands! While we countdown to Opening Day make

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helicopter on July 25th at the summit of Grouse Mountain before taking a trip down on our iconic Skyride and onwards into the city of Vancouver. The Outgames is a continental event with over 2,000 participants and supporters coming together in multi-sport events supported by the Gay and Lesbian International Sports Association. The Outgames were looking for the ultimate event to include in this year’s

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local community. Through our work at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife we focus on supporting wildlife conservation and endangered species through our education programs as well as conducting valuable active research. We are also pleased to announce the arrival of a new resident to the Refuge who will help to educate generations of school children in the years to come on the

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A Beautiful Day for the Eye of The Wind I had my first experience taking the chairlift in the summer time and it was gorgeous. I was met by Cortney and Patrick, they scanned my ticket and I was helped onto the chairlift by smiling lift attendants. On the way up the chairlift there were gorgeous views all the way to Burnaby Mountain and as far across over the Howe Sound Inlet. There was a nice

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to the Red-tailed Hawks that we have here in British Columbia.  They have feathers that go all the way down their legs to their toes and have a very wide mouth that helps them swallow down large prey like gophers.Golden Eagles are the largest bird of prey in North America.  They span all around the globe, however, in the northern zones of North America, Europe and Eurasia.  They are powerful

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is evidenced by our healthy population of local deer. Since these are deer that will be returning to the wild, we ask that all guests please stay to the trails when around the deer habitat and not approach the fenceline or the deer - the idea is to let them settle in and not become accustomed to humans.  Thanks for your help with this!A few Black-tailed Deer Facts:-  Black-tailed deer are a

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brands including: Burton, The North Face, Arc'teryx, Quiksilver, Columbia, Oakley, Salomon, Spyder, IceBreaker, Roxy, DNA, Merrell and more.All Grouse Mountain members (Annual Local's Pass & Y2Play) are invited to bring a friend for free during Thanksgiving weekend (Friday to Monday). Save even more at the Gear Sale when you book ziplines or a heli tour.Read More

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Gingerbread Village Challenge 2012 Calling all bakers and pastry chefs! Grouse Mountain and SOS Children’s Village BC are partnering during Peak of Christmas to create a special SOS Children’s Gingerbread Village.We are looking for professional and aspiring bakers and pastry chefs to help build unique gingerbread houses that will be on display in the Grouse Mountain Chalet from November 24

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