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Archive for December 2007

December 28th, 2007

New Year’s Eve suggestions

New Year’s Eve should be a restaurant’s excuse to pull out all the stops. The good ones will definitely make your evening worth the price, while others will just up the cost and offer their regular menu. For those of you who prefer a sit down meal instead of an all out night club […]

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December 27th, 2007

Vancouver Museum Coming Event

Canada’s First Ever Exhibit Dedicated to Rice!
Starting in January, the Vancouver Museum will have the exhibit, Rice For Life, which is exploring rice’s deep significance in societies from all over the world.
The exhibit will cover rice through history, cultivation, culture, religion, ritual science and modern day challenges of sustainability.
Hours of Admission:
Mon: Closed
Tues - Sun: 10:00 […]

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December 26th, 2007

HMCS CHAUDIERE

With the Christmas break upon us, there is plenty of spare time to get out and enjoy a good dive. Yes the water will be a chilly 48 degrees, but the visibility will be amazing, in around 30 - 40 foot level. So, if you find yourself up on the Sunshine coast, you […]

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December 24th, 2007

Grouse Mountain Ski Resort

At Grouse Mountain, on Vancouver’s North Shore, the ultimate challenge awaits both skiers and boarders on the peak.
Groomed trails await both the downhill and cross-country skier and the snowboard park features a challenging mix of terrain.
Snowshoer’s can explore Dam Mountain, a groomed loop that consists of four groomed trails, the loop is well marked […]

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December 22nd, 2007

Last minute Holiday Shopping

I came across this website today as I was searching around for some cute gift ideas for our much loved cat, it’s called Kitty Wigs  www.kittywigs.com
I was going to do a standard last minute shopping ideas post, but when I saw this I knew I had to show everyone.
The following photos are from their website, and […]

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December 18th, 2007

2010 Olympics pre-Games volunteer positions

Although the 2010 Winter Olympics are still 2 years away, VANOC currently has pre-Games volunteers actively engaged in planning the event.
Numerous pre-Games volunteer positions are available, as well as many national and international winter sports events to be held in Vancouver prior to the 2010 Winter Olympics.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for thousands of participates!
To […]

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December 17th, 2007

Culture on Commercial Drive

Off the beaten downtown path, between Broadway and Venables street lies Commercial Drive, an area rich in cultural diversity.
The area is easily accessible by SkyTrain, which has a stop at the intersection of Broadway and Commercial street.
The Drive (as locals call it) is an area in which you can find cafes, ethnic and organic […]

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December 17th, 2007

Sophia’s Books

Sofia’s Books is located across the street from Harbour Center at 450 Hastings Street.
It’s a fantastic store that sells books in a variety of languages and often has books that you will not find in any other book store!
They also carry a large selection of international magazines from all over Asia and Europe, with a […]

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December 16th, 2007

Robson Sushi Japaneses Restaurant

Robson Sushi Japanese Restaurant is one of the best sushi restaurants that I have been to.
With their semi-private booths, modern decor and an all-you-can-eat menu, I will definitely continue to go back!
The all-you-can-eat lunch menu consists of a salad and dessert bar, sushi selections, sashimi and kitchen and barbecue items such as miso soup, chicken […]

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December 15th, 2007

Snowcat Tours

Take an adventure through Whistler’s winter wonderland and enjoy the spectacular scenery in the comfort of the deluxe 19 passenger Snowcat.
The skilled and informative operator will do the driving, while your on board entertainer will sing you a tune!
The heated Snowcat has CD stereo surround sound, wrap around glass for a panoramic view, comfy seats […]

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