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Guided Snowshoe Field Trips
:30pm9:30am Arrive at the Base of Grouse Mountain – collect pre-printed group tickets from Guest Services9:45am-10:15am Skyride to Alpine Station10:15am Meet snowshoe guide at the outdoor fire pit by the skate pond10:15am-10:30am Short introduction to snowshoeing10:30am-12pm Snowshoe Tour12pm Tour ends. Groups have the option to stay on hill for a self-guided adventure. PRICING FOR BC STUDENTS
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Celebrate the Holidays at Grouse Mountain’s Peak of Christmas
old can share their special Christmas wishes and take a photo by donation with proceeds benefitting BC Children’s Hospital Foundation.For outdoor fun, guests can explore the enchanting Light Walk around Blue Grouse Lake or take a spin on the 8,000-square foot Mountaintop Skating Pond surrounded by majestic views.A time-honoured tradition, Breakfast with Santa, also returns for select dates, with
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Ice Skating Pond Opens for Winter 2015/16
Lace up Your Skates Skating Pond Opens for 2015/16 Winter Season The Mountain Crew at Grouse Mountain have been busy preparing the Skating Pond, and today (Sunday, November 8, 2015) at 11 am, it is officially open.With an 8,000 sq. ft. surface, the mountaintop Pond is perfect for gliding and spinning. Ideal for a family outing or a romantic date night, access to the Skating Pond is complimentary
https://www.grousemountain.com/news/ice-skating-pond-opens-for-winter-201516
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The Bears Weigh In
Grinder and Coola Weigh In Grinder and Coola, our two resident bears, are doing well now that they have emerged from their 2019/2020 hibernation on April 21st after a 144 day winter dormancy period. On the day they emerged both bears were too excited to sit still on our weigh scale but since then we have started their daily routine of sitting for wildlife staff to record their weight. Grinder
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Grinder and Coola Emerge from 19th Hibernation
Grinder and Coola Emerge from 19th Hibernation After a long 144 day hibernation, 19 year-old male grizzly bears Grinder and Coola emerged on April 21st from their slumber into a different world. Despite the lack of people present to greet them upon digging their way out of their den due to the temporary COVID-19 closure, the two massive Grizzlies were happy to frolic in the remaining snow and
https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/grinder-and-coola-emerge-from-19th-hibernation
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Bears Enter Upper Pond Habitat 2020
multiple ponds, a stream system, forested areas, hills and open fields - a lot of areas to explore! As expected, Grinder entered first but was very quickly followed by Coola. Grinder is the more explorative of the bears whereas Coola watches Grinder and then, if it all looks good, follows on his heels. The bears spent the next couple of hours checking out the habitat and see what was still covered by
https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/bears-enter-upper-pond-habitat-2020
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Grouse Mountain's Seasonal Maintenance Complete
and the Chalet, including restaurants Altitudes Bistro, The Observatory and Lupins, will all be open. Stay tuned for our Skating Pond opening to come, once cooler temperatures settle in. In recognition of Remembrance Day, Monday, November 11th, we’re pleased to offer active, reserve and retired Canadian Military personnel as well as Cadets complimentary Mountain Admission with the presentation of
https://www.grousemountain.com/news/grouse-mountain-reopening-saturday-november-9
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Grouse Mountain Grizzlies Awake from Hibernation
Grouse Mountain Grizzlies Awake from Hibernation Grinder and Coola complete 19th winter dormancy period at the Peak of Vancouver (North Vancouver) A sure sign of spring, Grouse Mountain’s two resident Grizzly bears, Grinder and Coola emerged from hibernation earlier this morning at the Peak of Vancouver. While Grinder and Coola are now out exploring their mountaintop habitat, please be reminded
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Celebrating 18 Years of Grinder and Coola at Grouse Mountain!
Celebrating 18 Years of Grinder and Coola at Grouse Mountain! Today marks the 18th Anniversary of the arrival of Grinder and Coola, our two resident Grizzly Bears, at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife. Both bears were found orphaned in the wild in the late spring of 2001 - Coola was found near the coastal town of Bella Coola after his mother was struck and killed by a truck on
https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/celebrating-18-years-of-grinder-and-coola-at-grouse-mountain
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Grouse Mountain is Your Spring Break Headquarters
family fun.Bonus: Kids Ski Free This Spring BreakWe're offering a free Mountain Admission or Day Lift Ticket for every child/youth (18 and under) accompanied by a paying adult every weekday during Spring Break. Spring Break pricing is available in-person any weekday during Spring Break by visiting our Ticket Centre. Click here for full details. 1. Skiing And Riding With our snow base over 360cm deep
https://www.grousemountain.com/posts/grouse-mountain-is-your-march-break-headquarters