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The Vancouver Traveler

Archive for July 2008

July 29th, 2008

Vancouver’s West End

Vancouver’s West End on a windy day
photo credit - M.Patra

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July 28th, 2008

Kitty Nights Burlesque

Vancouver now has its very own Burlesque show!
Kitty Nights Burlesque show is now on every Sunday night at 9pm at Vancouver’s fabulous Biltmore Cabaret.
Kitty Nights brings its own special NYC burlesque style show from the “Big Apple” to our very own Vancouver.
Hosted by burlesque sensation Burgundy Brixx, Kitty Night promises you a weekly party, packed […]

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July 27th, 2008

Vancouver Chariot Festival

Join the fun at the 35th Anniversary of the Vancouver Chariot Festival on August 10.
The parade will start at 11 am with three gigantic carts being pulled on huge wheels along Beach Avenue, ending on Second Beach.
At the end of the parade, you will be able to enjoy a free vegetarian feast, drama, cultural dance, […]

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July 27th, 2008

PNE’s Wooden Rollercoaster Celebrates 50 Years

The old wooden roller-coaster  at the PNE celebrated it 50th birthday last month.
The roller-coaster is the most popular ride at Playland, despite the millions they spend on new rides every year.
Since the coaster is made of wood, instead of steel, the duration of the ride fluctuates depending on the time of day and the weather […]

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July 26th, 2008

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July 26th, 2008

Geese Lookout

Geese looking towards the North Shore mountains on a sunny day in Vancouver!
photo credit - G. Cheng

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July 26th, 2008

Digital Storm LAN 2008

Digital Storm LAN is a 48 hour video game tournament for PC and XBOX 360. 
Vancouver is a regional qualifying location for any gamers who wish to compete in the World Cyber Games 2008 tournament. The qualifying tournament will be held at Croatian Cultural Center at 3250 Commercial Drive in Vancouver, and runs from August 1at 4pm until  4pm […]

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July 25th, 2008

Saltspring Air - The Islanders Airline

Saltspring Air is a float plane service, based out of Ganges on Saltspring Island.
They are known amongst those living on the various Gulf Islands as the “Islanders Airline” because they provide schedualed and charter flights to and from the Gulf Islands and tailor those flights to suit their customers.
Saltspring Air also offers scheduled flights between Saltspring Island, Vancouver International Airport, […]

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July 25th, 2008

Subaru Ironman Triathlon

Held in Pentiction, about 4.5 hours outside of Vancouver, Subaru Ironman Canada is the oldest ironman race held in North America.
Held August 24, and attended annually by more then 2,000 athletes from around the world, the Subaru Ironman Triathlon is one of the most beautiful and greatest athletic competitions in the world.
To complete the triathlon the […]

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July 24th, 2008

WARHOL - Larger then Life

The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is hosting WARHOL-Larger the Life until August 24, 2008.
This exhibition delves into one the the 20th century’s most compelling and artistic personalities.
Warhol has over 150 paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, photographs and films spanning over four decades.
On display will be prints of his Cambell Soup Cans, portraits of Marilyn Monroe […]

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