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Bears Enjoying Late Summer Sun and Starting to Fatten For Winter Grinder and Coola, our two Grizzlies, have been enjoying some late summer warm temperatures and sunshine recently.  They love their ponds and are often found lounging lazily in them with their heads on the rocks, watching the world go by.  Despite the warm temperatures the bears are sensing that the days are growing shorter and

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a healthy and typical hibernation period,” says Wildlife Director and veterinarian Dr. Ken Macquisten. “They began eating roughage a few days ago to jump-start their digestive and metabolic systems, and based on their playfulness that seemed to work.” This marks 12 years since the orphaned grizzlies were rescued and became residents of Grouse Mountain’s Refuge for Endangered Wildlife. “This year

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2010 in honour of the Olympics Anniversary and the 1 year countdown to 2014 in Sochi. For 36 consecutive hours until 10:00pm Sunday February 10, activities including after-dark snowboard and ski contests, sunrise snowshoe treks, torch parade, shopping, dining and everyone’s favorite junior pond hockey tournament will be on offer for night owls and early risers of all ages. Parents and kids of all

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seeking an outdoor holiday experience unlike any other, nothing says ‘Christmas’ like a glide around Grouse Mountain’s 8,000 square foot outdoor ice skating pond surrounded by trees adorned with glimmering lights, a magical sleigh ride through the forest or Sunday afternoon fireside carols in the chalet courtesy of the VOC Sweet Gospel Choir.Once again this season, the Peak of Christmas will support the

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skiing and boarding for the remainder of this winter season, until the end of the 2008/09 season, with a savings of up to 80% off the regular rate. On the heels of an epic season weather-wise, Y2Play pass holders can also access the mountain during the winter season to enjoy the many other mountaintop activities. These include skating on the outdoor skate pond, snowshoeing on the 10km of scenic trails

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Momentous winter season kicks off at Grouse Mountain Skiers and snowboarders head to Paradise for their first taste of snow November 12, 2009, Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, B.C. – The highly anticipated start to winter has arrived at the peak of Vancouver, and begins a momentous season filled with celebration. Grouse Mountain will launch the resort’s 83rd ski season opening at 4pm to 10pm on

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Kids hockey tournament reflects real Games with 71% accuracy Day seven offers new insight for hockey’s Olympic hopefuls February 22, 2010, Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, B.C. – Eighteen amazing games of kids hockey on the skate pond at Grouse Mountain have delivered a stunningly accurate reflection of the actual men’s Olympic event! An impressive seventy-one per cent of the kids games have

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Barn Swallow Nestlings Ready to Fledge! Every year hundreds of barn swallows nest at Grouse Mountain. Every summer we find hundreds of Barn Swallows calling Grouse Mountain their summer home. This year has been no exception. These birds can be found zipping and diving all over the mountian in their endless pursuit of insects to feed on. They can also be seen diving into the bear ponds for either

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while to spot them in their huge habitat, but they were very easy to find. We then head into the Wildlife Center to prepare their meal which is massive. They are fed 10 carrots, 10 apples (stickers off please!), 10 sweet potatoes and a large portion of dog kibble (to get some protein and vitamins). We put all the veggies into buckets and scattered them around the habitat, making the bears forage for

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inside the Chalet with reindeer and Christmas themed holiday movies in the warmth of the Theatre in the Sky, a craft area with antler decorating and festive reindeer tattoos. Grouse Mountain’s favorite seasonal activities include mountaintop sleigh rides through the snowy forest and gliding around our 8,000 square foot outdoor Ice Skating Pond. The Peak of Christmas continues to support the Karen

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