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Archive for November 2008

November 29th, 2008

2008 Lighting Contest

Being a retired Naval Vet, if there is one thing that I miss, it is this…the Christmas Lighting Contest.  This year is the 21st Annual Navy Lighting Contest, in support of the Mustard Seed Food Bank, will take place nightly 6 - 9 pm from 11 - 24 December 2008.
Three buses will take visitors in [...]

By KennyG -- 2 comments

November 28th, 2008

It’s That Time of the Year Again

With just under a month to go until that special day, this weekend is the kick off in Vancouver for all the Christmas Craft Fairs and family fun….so make sure you do not miss out!!
The West Coast Christmas Pet and Craft Fair, is running on the 29 - 30 of Nov.  Kids and pets are [...]

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November 23rd, 2008

Twilight - The Movie With All Those Screaming Girls

I braved the long line up to take my girls to Twilight on opening night.
They were so excited and I was fully prepared for the crowds and a long wait in line to get good seats, but what I wasn’t prepared for was the constant and ear shattering amount of screaming that would spontaniously break out. [...]

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November 18th, 2008

Vancouver - Interactive

Found this great site that not only has a fantastic interactive map of Vancouver and its surrounding areas, but it also shows points of interest throughtout the city such as accomodations, the sky train, music venues, restaurants, etc.
Check it out HERE

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November 18th, 2008

Festival Of Lights

The Festival of Lights creates a magical wonderland throughout Vancouver’s VanDusen Botanical Garden.
Thousands of twinkling lights illuminate just about everything in the park and the Christmas carols that play in the backgound set the tone for the Dancing Light show.
But the highlight for everyone (especiallly the children) will be the stories told by Santa himself in his very [...]

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November 16th, 2008

AC/DC at GM Place

Heavy metal Superstars AC/DC will be performing at GM Place
on November 28 at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $99.50 - call 604.280.4444 for tickets
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November 16th, 2008

Hairspray

Get swept away to 1960’s Baltimore with the smash hit musical Hairspray!
Playing at The Center for Performing Arts in Vancouver from November 18th to 23rd.
Showtimes: Tues - Sat at 8pm ; Sundays at 7:30 ; with matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 2pm
Tickets are $55 to $85 and can be purchase by calling 604.280.4444
The Center [...]

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November 16th, 2008

Shopping for your Pet

With Christmas fast approaching, you better make sure you have something special for your four-legged friend.
Here are a few places where you will find everything that you need to spoil and pamper your pooch….
Barking Babies
With an exclusive clothing line from Tokyo and imported Italian leather carriers, Barking Babies is the Paris Hilton of Vancouver’s pet [...]

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November 13th, 2008

Clear Visibility….Lets go Diving

It’s been a long while since I made a post about the amazing scuba diving that can be found in British Columbia.  What scuba diving??  I know everyone thinks us Crazy Canucks all live in igloos…and hunt polar bears!!  But needless to say, that is a little off the mark!!
 
So, today was the great adventure [...]

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November 12th, 2008

Vancouver Cigar Company

The selection here is reputed to be the city’s most extensive, featuring brands such as Cohiba, Monte Cristo, Macanudo, Hoyo de Monterrey, Romeo y Julieta, Partagas, Ashton and A. Fuente.
The shop also carries a complete line of accessories…well worth a look if you are a cigar aficionado!
Vancouver Cigar Comapany is located at 250 - 780 [...]

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