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Archive for January 2008

January 31st, 2008

Ocean Island Backpackers Inn

The Ocean Island Backpackers Inn is located on Pandora Ave. in downtown Victoria, and is listed in the Best Places to Stay in BC list.
Dormitory beds start at nineteen dollars a night and private rooms at around twenty-six dollars a night.
You will not be disappointed, but instead, will be extremely surprised and amazed at […]

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January 30th, 2008

Out of Bounds: Tales from the Backcountry.

Out of Bounds is an exciting photography exhibition and competition of featuring scenes of skiing and snowboarding in BC’s beautiful backcountry. Being that I too am currently in the back country so to speak, I think this would be an interesting and fun event to see. This exhibition showcases some of the region’s […]

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January 30th, 2008

2010 Olympic Torch Relay

Today in Halifax, at Pier 21 the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) announced a number of exciting events related to the Torch Lighting Relay. Coca - Cola and RBC have joined VANOC in presenting the Relay. The Torch Relay emblem, ” A Path of Northern Lights” was […]

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January 27th, 2008

La Casa International Ice-Cream

The reason people flock to this one of a kind Ice-Cream Parlor is simple…the ice-cream is delicious!
There is no where else in the lower mainland that you are going to find 185 floavors of ice-cream, sorbet and frozen yogurt.
You could easily spend all day trying to decide which flavor you are going to choose, but […]

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January 26th, 2008

Skytrain Extension

Vancouverites are very excited about the new SkyTrain extension that is in full swing, the first of three lines should be completed ahead of the 2010 Olympics! The Greater Vancouver Transport Authority (Translink) is responsible for operation and development of the system which already has a network of two lines running 49.5 km around […]

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January 26th, 2008

The 2008 Wellness Show

The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd of February will be the dates for the 16th Annual Wellness show being held at Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Center. This promises to be one of Canada’s largest Heath and lifestyle showcases. The event will be offering an interesting range of topics and guest speakers and close to […]

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January 25th, 2008

Whistler Celebration 2010

Whistler will host a showcase of performing arts, literary events, film screenings, snow sculpting, art exhibitions and outdoor stage and street performances in support of the Vancouver-Whistler 2010 Winter Olympics.
The party will being February 1st and run straight through to the end of the month.
For a full list of all the events and dates check […]

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January 23rd, 2008

Pacific White Sided Dolphins

Sechelt was blessed with a pod of approximately 70 -90 Pacific White sided Dolphins in the inlet. They were very much open to divers and snorkelers a like to jump in the water with them, and have a good romp!
Photo Credits: From my Personal Library.

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January 19th, 2008

Victoria’s Annual Blossom Count

While most Canadians suffer through deep snow and bitter cold. Victoria enjoys the beginning of Spring.
For one week in early to mid February, the people of Greater Victoria on Vancouver Island count all the blossoms they can find. The results are then reported to the volunteers at the Flower Count HQ by telephone […]

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January 18th, 2008

Rent 2010

Rent 2010 list Vancouver and Whistler condos, apartments and houses available for rent by their owner for the 2010 Vancouver-Whistler Winter Olympics.
Their site also has a list of visitors who are seeking rental accommodations.
Advance planning is going to be a key factor in securing the kind of accommodations that you are looking for as well […]

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