The Vancouver Traveler

Olympic Uniforms for the 2008 Beijing Olympics have hit the street of Vancouver, to mixed reviews.
Some of the people enjoyed the uniforms originality, while others made fun of it, even going as far as comparing it to “circus attire”.
Most of the Vancouverites along Robson Street were unsure on how to react, but one comment was fairly common among all of them, “definitely eye catching”, but not necessarily in a good way!
HBC (Hudson Bay Company) designer, Tu Ly, calls the uniforms a combinations of East meets West. The number 8, considered lucky in China, is all over the Olympic clothing.
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Enjoy free Yoga in Vancouver’s great outdoors!
Weekly mixed-level yoga lessons are taught overlooking Vancouver’s gorgeous English Bay.
The yoga sessions start at 9am sharp, so please get there well ahead of time, and respect the groups practice by enjoying silence before the start of the yoga session.
Everyone is welcome, from beginners to advanced, make sure you bring your own yoga mat, wear comfortable, loose clothing and bring plenty of sunscreen in case there is no room in the shade. Washrooms are available but are not close by.
The group meets every Saturday (weather permitting; class will be canceled in bad weather or …read more

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Drinks lots of water, dress lightly and prepare to sweat!
I strongly encourage you to try this yoga just once. Commonly known as “Hot Yoga” or “Hot Box Yoga”, Bikram’s Yoga is physically and mentally challenging, but you will walk away feeling absolutely fantastic.
The class is always the same; a series of 26 postures, repeated in the same order to gradually stretch and strengthen every muscle in your body. Each posture is done twice – first for 1 minute and then for 30 seconds, with a rest in between each one.
The room is heated to roughly about 100 – 115 F.
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Tougher laws and regulations came into effect on March 31, 2008.
The new tobacco regulations ban:

Smoking in all indoor public spaces and work places, with exemptions made for the ceremonial use of tobacco by Aboriginal peoples.

Smoking with 3 meter or public and workplace doorways, open windows or air-intakes.

Tobacco sales in public buildings, including hospitals and health facilities, universities and colleges, athletic and recreational facilities and provincial government buildings.

Display of tobacco products in all places where tobacco is sold that are accessible to youth under 19 years of age.

Tobacco ads that hang from ceiling, counter-top tobacco ad displays, self-serve tobacco displays and …read more

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Mother’s Day is fast approaching.
The big day is May 11 … and what better place to spoil mom then by taking her to the top of Vancouver!
Mother’s Day bruch on top of Grouse Mountain is a yearly tradition for many Vancouverites.
You can make the day of it and enjoy the many activities they have to offer, as well as enjoying the spectacular view.
The seating times are:
Observatory – 9am, 11:30am & 2pm
Altitudes Bistro – 10am & 1pm
Adult – $45
Youth – $35 (13 to 18)
Child – $25 (5 to 12)
Tickets price includes the Skyride admission and activities at the top of Grouse …read more

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Killer Whales, or Oracas, are found in all the world’s oceans, but nowhere are they more accessible for viewing and studying then in Canada’s west coast waters.
Learning everything you can about Killer Whales is the best way to protect them.

How do new pods form?
Where do the resident Killer Whales go in the winter months?
Why do 50% of the newborns die in their first year?
How do Killer Whales communicate?
Are Killer Whales susceptible to environmental toxins?
Is the increase in boat traffic affecting Killer Whale behavior?

Researchers in Canada and in the US have been investigating groups of Killer Whales that have frequented our …read more

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