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What it’s like to mow the largest grass roof in Canada (VIDEO)

Last October, the Courier got a firsthand look of what it takes to move Canada’s largest grass roof and the spectacular views it provides.

 Landscaping crews mow the green roof at Vancouver Convention Centre once a year. It takes about two weeks to trim and mow the six-acre living roof. Photo: Dan ToulgoetLandscaping crews mow the green roof at Vancouver Convention Centre once a year. It takes about two weeks to trim and mow the six-acre living roof. Photo: Dan Toulgoet

Every fall, before the rainy season kicks into soggy overdrive, landscaping crews take to the grass roof of the Vancouver Convention Centre for its annual mow.

Last October, the Courier got a firsthand look of what it takes to mow Canada’s largest green roof and the spectacular views it provides.

See for yourself with the video we shot below.

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