The Vancouver Traveler

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 type of evening, here are a few suggestions
O Thai – 1626 West Broadway
At $50 per person, its an affordable and delicious way to spend the evening. Along with a four course Thai dinner, a gift bag and a Singha beer sampling, the owner’s wife Ann …read more

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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 am – 5:00 pm
Thurs: 10:00am – 9:00pm
Holiday Hours:
Christmas Eve: Closed
Christmas Day: Closed
Boxing Day: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
New Year’s Eve: Closed
New Year’s Day: 10:00 am – 5:00pm
Admission Prices
Adult: $10.00
Senior: $8.00
Student: $8.00
Youth (5 – 17): $6.50
Child (Under 5): Free
Family: (2 adults & 2 youths): $30.00
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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 should make arrangements to dive the HMCS CHAUDIERE, a 1950’s vintage Destroyer Escort.
She was sunk in the early 90’s and is resting on her port side. The stern section is in 50 feet of water and the bow at 130 feet. …read more

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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 and patrolled regularly.
You can enjoy the fresh air on the mountain top Ice Skating Pond, the only one of its kind on the West Coast, its located just 100m from the Chalet and Skyride Station.
Grouse Mountain offers outdoor adventures for everyone, including helicopter rides with …read more

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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 it almost has me convinced that if you have a cat, it should definately have one of these for the holidays.
Merry Cristmas to all the cat lovers out there!

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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 learn more about pre-Games volunteering opportunities for the 2010 Winter Olympics, please check out www.vancouver2010.com/en/Participation/VolunteerOpportunities/SportEventVolunteers

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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 grocery stores and restaurants featuring Italian, East Indian, Spanish, Thai, Korean, Mexican, Vietnamese and vegan cuisine.
There is a large hippy population that frequents the numerous health- conscious cafes and alternative clothing stores along this popular strip that continues to maintain a certain scruffy charm.
It …read more

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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 variety of topics including fashion, photography, hobbies and crafts.
They also carry an interesting selection of calendars, international music, hand-made cards, post cards, notebooks and journals.
You can even find a great selection of origami paper there as well!
The staff is extremely helpful in helping you …read more

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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 teriyaki, bbq pork, gyoza and yakisoba. The dinner menu is almost the same except for some additons to the menu like tempura and noodles.
They also offer a selection of exotic rice wines and of course the ever present Sapporo beer, local wine and beers …read more

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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 and an open concept that lets you interact with the driver and the other passengers.
The tour includes your Snowcat adventure, a narrated history of Whistler and a fondue dinner.
The tour operates form November 14, 2007 to April 20, 2008.
For more information check out www.whistlerblackcomb.com

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