The Vancouver Traveler

A rib injury prevented goaltender Roberto Luongo from playing Monday night in L.A.
Luongo, who was the runner up for the Hart and VeZina Trophies last season, suffered the rib injury after a hard shot found a “soft spot” in his equipment in the Dec. 2 game against Minnesota. Despite aggravating the rib again in Chicago on Wednesday, he played again Saturday against Pittsburgh, but said that it continually got worse during the game.
Luongo is 13-10-3 with 4 shutouts and is fifth in the NHL with 2.12 goal- against average and a .925 save percentage.
Backup goalie Curtis Sanford is expected …read more

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The Whistler venues for the 2010 Winter Olympics has been completed on-time and on-budget!
Whistler Creekside, Whistler Olympic Park and The Whistler Sliding Center are a success thanks to the hard work of the construction crews.
The Vancouver Organizing Committee will open the doors to Whistler Olympic Park on Saturday December 15, 2007, providing access for both high-performance athlete training and recreational use.
Saturday’s activities will see more then 100 cross-country ski competitors take to the trails in Coast Cup #1, Whistler Olympic Park’s first officially registered competition.
Organized by the Hollyburn Jackrabbit Ski Club, the race is open to all participants …read more

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The Kermod bear, also know as the Spirit Bear, is a rare variant of the North American black bear and makes its home on the central coast of B.C.
These magnificent creatures main residence is on Princess Royal Island, Swindle Island and part of the adjacent B.C. mainland.
The Spirit bear’s unique white coat is due to a rare genetic trait, the bear is not albino, and has a brown nose and eyes.
The Spirit Bear was recently chosen as the official mammal of B.C., which many are hoping will help to preserve the bear’s habitat.
Despite the B.C. government protecting 2/3 of the Spirit bear’s habitat, the remaining third, the …read more

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Getting around Vancouver on either foot or by vehicle is rather easy. The city has been broken into a “zone” systems which allows you to travel around the downtown area as well as exploring your way to some of the out- lying communities and tourist attractions.
The BC Transit System includes electric buses, the sea bus and a light-rail Skytrain.
It’s an ecologically friendly and extremely reliable system that allows you to go everywhere, from the beaches to the ski slopes!
The fares are bases on the number of zones you travel. One ticket allows you to travel from one mode of …read more

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BC Ferries as two mainland ferry terminals, Tsawwassen and Horseshoe Bay, which provide transportation to Vancouver Island, the Gulf Island and the Sunshine Coast.
Tsawwassen is approximately 45 minutes from downtown Vancouver and Horseshoe Bay takes about the same amount of tim, but is north of Vancouver.
Schedules are always changing depending on the season, and some routes can get extremely busy, especially during the summer months.
Ferries usually run every 1 to 2 hours depending on the route.
For current schedule information and fares it is best to check out their web site at www.bcferries.bc.ca
I highly recommend making reservations on the more popular …read more

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Come celebrate 2008 with gorgeous water views as Steamworks Waterfront is transformed into an upscale New Year’s Eve Gala Event.
The stylish lounge at Steamworks and adjacent Atrium will leave you breathless with amazing views of the water, Canada Place and the mountains. It will be beautiful alternative to spending the evening in a night club!
The New Year’s Eve Gala is quickly selling out….so if you want to attend I recommend you purchase your tickets soon.
Tickets are $100 and include:

midnight bubbly toast & party favors
balloon drop & confetti canon
hot and cold canapes
DJ with world class sound set and lighting
6 premium bars
breath …read more

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Pamper yourself with a visit to Essential Day Spa, which offers a range of services from skin care to body massages. You decide the length and intensity of your treatments!
Facials feature a 90 minute multi-vitamin facial that uses self heating seaweed packs.
The aromatherapy wrap is equally popular too, and is something that is definably worth experiencing if you have never had one.
The 30 minute body message is the ultimate in relaxation, they also have a self-serve “mud bar” which allows you to enjoy this mineral rich treatment on your own time schedule.
They offer a full line of …read more

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Doggie Style Deli operates a great doggie-diner designed to accommodate your four-legged friend. The tables and booths have been lowered, and a “no-fault” piddle policy is all part of their efforts to provide a comfortable setting for your pet.
Specializing in the PANDEAN diet (pasteurized, nutrient dense and all natural), the meals offered are prepared fresh daily and served in silver bowls. You are welcome to bring in your own lunch and/or drinks, because this dining experience is for your pet only; there is no people food served here!
Summer hours are from 11 am to 7 pm on Monday and Tuesday, …read more

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Granville Island is a magical place and a must see for any visitor to Vancouver.
Located on the bustling, picturesque waterfront of False Creek, Granville Island’s is a people-friendly, artistic, and magnetic destination for locals and visitors.
It currently attracts more than 10-million people a year. You will find an amazing sprawling and colorful Public Market, the only one in Canada to win North America’s Great Markets Great Cities award.
Among the island’s other ediverse tenans are a celebrated West Coast art school, dozens of specialty shops and restaurants, theaters, art and craft galleries, and, of course, those friendly pubs. All of this is …read more

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The mascots for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympics Games were introduced in Vancouver on November 27, 2007. Inspired by British Columbia’s aboriginal legends , and traditional First Nations creatures, the mascots include:

Miga – A mythical sea bear, part orca and part kermode bear
Quatchi – A sasquatch.
Sumi- An animal guardian spirit with the wings of the thunderbird and legs of a black bear.
Mukmuk – Not an official mascot, buts acts as a sidekick. He is a Vancouver Island marmot.

Miga and Quatchi are the mascots for the Olympic Games, while Sumi is the mascot for the Paralympic …read more

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