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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 […]
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 […]
If you are looking for something invigorating, exciting and unforgettable, then look no further then the outdoor phenomenon called zip-trekking.
Ziptrek Ecotours offers this amazing experience at Whistler/Blackcomb, combining both an exhilarating experience and environmental education.
They offer 10 zip-lines on two different 5 line tours plus a Tree Trek Canopy Walk.
For more information visit their website […]
Since 1990, Vancouver has been the host to this spectacular international fireworks competition.
Formally known as Benson & Hedges Symphony of Fire, competitions were held around the world, most notably in the Canadian cities of Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.
In 2000 the Canadian government restricted tobacco advertising and Benson & Hedges pulled out of their sponsorship of the […]
The Greater Vancouver Zoois located in the Fraser Valley community of Aldergrove, just off the Trans-Canada Highway.
Hundreds of animals from all over the world are on exhibit including lions, tigers, hippos, leopards, giraffes and zebras. There is a North American exhibit with grizzlies, Vancouver Island wolves, bison, moose, elk and the world’s only albino black […]
Greater Vancouver’s only water-slide park offers advanced, intermediate and children’s slides. There is a slide there for everyone depending on your experience or your “scare” level.
Their advanced slides come with names like “Oliver Twist”, the “Kamikazi” or the “Corkscrew”, all which offer 425 feet of twists, turns and thrills.
If you like speed, give the “Whipper […]
Ha…made you look!! July 12 between 9am - 4pm, Pacific Spirit Regional Park, be sure to come and help celebrate Wreck Beach and the naturist life style that ties in with the Naturist Society’s Internation Nude Week!!
Activities include sandcastle competition, kite flying, body painting and much much more!!
Photo Credit: sxc.hu
B5media, beach, British Columbia, […]
Willingdon Avenue & Central Boulevard, Burnaby. Metrotown’s Civic Square comes alive this summer with free performances for all to enjoy. This venue is located at Willingdon Ave. and Central Boulevard, east of the Bob Prittie Library.
There is free underground parking accessed from Kingsborough Street, 1:00pm - 5:00pm on Sundays.
Performances takes place come rain […]
Here is a great festival for one and all. The Arts in Mill Lake Park ~ Presented by the Abbotsford Arts Council. This event will be featuring visual and performing artists. You will have the opportunity to buy some art, catch a concert, and to see artists at work.
The event will be […]
The stunning architectual achievement of the Vancouver Public Library makes it one of Vancouver’s defining landmarks.
The $100 million dollar, multi-building complex house Provincial and Federal Government offices, an amazing library with more then 1.2 million items for public use and a variety of shops and cafes.
It occupies a complete city block and consists of a seven-story retangular […]
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Written by Ken Dunlop [email] for b5media.
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