The Vancouver Traveler

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 the beauty.
The Ocean Island Backpackers Inn is located in a four-story beautiful old victorian home. It is not only stunningly beautiful but also exceptionally clean!
Definately not your average hostel!
There is food and drinks avaliable if you are hungry, and even a kitchen that is …read more

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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 most well-known professional photographers, as well as exciting amateur photographers from the Sea to Sky Corridor and throughout BC.
Be sure to vote for your favorite photo and win a heliskiing trip from Coast Range Helishiing. The exhibit will be held throughout the month of …read more

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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 unveiled by the partners.
The Torch Relay is designed to extend the live Olympic spirit to the communities across Canada and to encourage Canadians to make a lifelong commitment to the Olympic values. Still to be unveiled is the specific details regarding the relay route, …read more

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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 the truth is, there is always another day to come back and try that other flavor of delicious ice-cream!

La Casa International Ice-Cream is located just outside China Town at 1033 Venables (Venables and Glen) or give them a call at 604.251.3211

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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 the city center.
The SkyTrain network is being extended by 30.5km with the construction of the Canada Line and the Evergreen Line. Construction of the 19.5km Canada line has been underway since Sept 2007and is due open in 2009. The Evergreen Line was originally …read more

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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 300 exhibitors, all providing insight on the latest in nutrition, fitness and health.
Tickets for the show are:
$12.00 – General Admission
$10.00 – for Seniors (65+)
$5.00 -fo Students (6 – 15)
Free for Younger Ones
For more information visit www.thewellnessshow.com

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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 out http://www.whistlerartscouncil.com/programs/2010_2008.asp
photo credit – whistlerartscouncil.com 

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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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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 to 360.BUDS (2837) and prizes are awarded to the callers chosen at random each day.
How to Count:

Small tree full of blossoms 250,000 blossoms
Medium tree full of blossoms 500,000
Large tree full of blossoms 750,000
Small Heather bush 500
Medium Heather bush 1,000
Large Heather bush 2,000

Previous Years Counts:
3,364,658,680
Flowers counted …read more

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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 as the location.
The 2010 Winter Olympics events will span from the Vancouver area to the Whistler Ski Village, approximately a 2 hour drive from downtown Vancouver.
Advance planning will ensure an enjoyable and memorable trip to Vancouver to participate in all the 2010 Winter Olympics fun!
Check …read more

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