The Vancouver Traveler

While living in Nova Scotia, I was lucky enough to be an owner of a Heritage House, that was 179 years young. This 6th annual tour finds a soft spot in my heart. The tour is a one-day self-guided tour of 10 unique heritage homes. Visitors are to navigate the tour using a 30 page guidebook detailing the history of each house.
I will be the one knocking on the door asking to use the phone…so I can check out inside as well
For more information visit www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org
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I can hardly wait for this weekend as there is a presentation by Megan Baker of CPAWS & Songs by the Suncoast Singers. So, on Sat May 31st, at 1pm @ the Gibsons Heritage Playhouse.
The presentation is primarily centered on the Giant Reefs of crystalline sponges that were thought tp have died out in the Jurassic era have been found in the waters of BC.
If you are an avid scuba diver, this will certainly be of interest to you! See you there.
Photo Credit: Uw Explorers my private collection

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Vancouverites should be ready, tickets for the long awaited Madonna concert, with her only Canadian tour stops planned for Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver, hit the market today, May 24!
This will be Madonna first ever concert stop in Vancouver.
Madonna will be in Vancouver on October 30, and I don’t think tickets will be on the market very long!
Tickets are also available for:
Tom Jones – June 01
George Micheal – July 4
Billy Idol – July 4
Chris Isaak – July 25
Radiohead – August 19
Gipsy Kings – August 24
Stone Temple Pilots – August 30
Black Crows – September 4
Neil Diamond – September 20
Celine Dion – October …read more

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The Hellenic Congress of BC has announced that June 2008 is officially named the
Greek Heritage Month in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia!
Greek Day on Broadway has enjoyed tremendous success since 2005 and this year will include more cultural activities scheduled at various locations throughout Vancouver in celebration of Greek Heritage month.
The month of celebrations will start on May 26 and conclude with the grand finale, Greek Day 2008, which will take place on Sunday June 22 along the West Broadway corridor (between MacDonald and Blenheim Streets) in the heart of Kitsilano’s Greek Town.
The festivities will start at 12 …read more

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Calling all bird watchers, on the 31th of May, North Langley’s Glen Valley Watershed will be conducting this years bird count. Not to worry, not experienced, there will be people there to help you sharp your skills. The Glen Valley Watersheds Society will be hosting a wrap up BBQ following the even to give everyone the chance to enjoy good food and mingle with other birding enthusiasts.
Sound interesting, this is your cup of tea? For more information call 604.532.3517 or visit www.lepsbc.ca
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BC Cancer Foundation’s 10k run/5k walk Underwear Affair funds life-saving research for cancers like prostate, colorectal, ovarian, cervical, and others that occur below the waist.
Runners and walkers of all ages and athletic abilities hit the street in everything from briefs and boxers to t-shirts and tracksuits as they raise money and awareness for this important cause and have a lot of fun. After they cross the finish line, participants dance and enjoy some well-deserved drinks at the EXPOsed after party!
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Tickets are now on sale for the YWCA Vancouver’s 25th annual Women of Distinction Awards. This gala event honours, encourages and recognizes outstanding women and workplaces in our community.
Price $170, Westin Bayshore at Coal Harbour. For more information 604.895.5825.
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This is not for the faint of heart!! Only courageous and inspired individuals, willing to challenge their physical limits, through night and day, to rasie money and awareness for cancer research.
This is the essence of Step Up for the Cure, the premier athletic charity fund raiser. This mission is to climb one stair for each of the estimated 11 million people who will be diagnosed with cancer worldwide in 2008.
Every step counts, and honors the life of someone battling this devastating disease.
I hope to see you out at Thunderbird Stadium, 24 – 25 May. Register online at: …read more

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Free diving is an aquatic sport also referred to as “breath hold” diving.
Competitors will face off in this event starting on Friday, May 30. The evening of competition will have the divers competing in the pool, seeing who can hold their breath the longest. On Saturday they will be back in the pool to see who can swim the most meters underwater without coming up for air.
The pool portion of the competition will be taking place at the U.B.C Aquatic Center, Friday from 7:30 to 9:30pm and Saturday from 12:30 to 3:30pm.
On Sunday the competitors will be chartered out to …read more

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Some information for those wishing to bring their pets with them when traveling into Canada:
There is no quarantine period for pets entering the country, however there is a $30.00 inspection fee.
A current health certificate, completed by a licensed veterinarian, in either English or French is required. It must be dated within 10 days prior to departure to Canada must accompany the pet.
The certificate must state that the veterinarian has examined the dog/cat and is satisfied that:

the pet is not less than eight (8) weeks of age at the time of examination
is free of any clinical evidence of disease
has been …read more

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