The Vancouver Traveler

Sunset Paddle anyone? 19th June from 6pm – 9pm, come join us for a paddle of the Nicomekl River. The Nicomekl is an important fresh water artery that is tidal influenced. The area is the hunting ground for heron, loon, eagle, ospery, sandpipers and a number of migratory waterfowl.
Paddle along the banks of this sheltered water way to see why it is an important stopping ground for many bird species. Historic Stewart Farm House, Surrey. Experience Level required: novice. For more information call 604.535.7985 or send an email too nwcakayak@telus.net
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Let’s go fishing in Rice Lake. Pick up your free day licence and try your luck at catching Rainbow Trout. Peek under a mucroscope to uncover what tasty insect treats these trout like to eat.
Enjoy your own feast at the delicious BBQ. Explore the picturesque Seymour Valley on a short guided tour. Discover the wonders of the watersheds in your city and find out where your drinking water comes from. Make a craft, play a game, join a fly tying demonstration, and more.
Great prizes too! Presented by Metro Vancouver and the Seymour Salmonid Society. …read more

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June 12th to the 6th of July, we have the grand opportunity to be entertained by the Cirque du Soleil. Corteo, which means “cortege” in Italian, is a jouous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown. The show brings together the passion of the actor with the grace and power of the acrobat to plunge the audience into a theatrical world of fun, comedy and spontaneity situated in a mysterious space between heaven and earth.
For more information or to buy tickets call 1.600.678.2119 ext 7291
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The Teddy Bear Picnic will take place on Sunday 8 June at the Coquitlam Town Centre Stadium, from 11am to 4:30pm. The Teddy Bear Parade will precede the opening of the Picnic starting at 10:00am.
The parade route starts at the Coquitlam Centre Mall and winds up at the Town Centre Stadium. This promises to be a great day and great family fun, entertaining and adventure for all.
Admission: $3.00
Children under 3: FREE
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What can I saw…I love the ocean, do you? Here is a great event for the whole family. June 7 2008, there will be the Beach Hero Marine Interpretive Walk, at 2pm.
All ages are welcome! Free stickers, tattoos & activity books for all Beach Heroes. Be sure to wear shoes that you do not mind getting wet or muddy.
White Rock Pier, for more details call 604.536.3552 or email cat@birdsonthebay.ca
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Hey calling all parents….and Grandparents, this is the event for you!! Come with the children and celebrate! The side street of 27th Avenue will be blocked off and filled with Free entertainment. So bring the family and check out this fantastic community event. There will be live entertainment with Will Stroet and Bobs and Lolo, Children’s Play area and Crafts, Face Painting, Sidewalk Sale, and so much more!!
Details: 11:00am – 6:00pm, 27th Avenue, and Main Street, Vancouver. 604.871.9782 or visit www.beansprouts.ca
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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.
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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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Here is a list of my Top 10 Places to Visit in Vancouver.
There is so much to see and do in Vancouver, I would love to hear some of your favorites!
1. Vancouver Aquarium – Much more to see and do then look at exotic fish
2. Science World – A definite must-see; an interactive museum for the whole family
3. Museum of Anthropology – West Coast Canadian history and Aboriginal art
4. Vancouver Art Gallery – Features displays and traveling exhibits from a wide range of Canadian and international artists
5. H.R. Macmillan Space Center – Explore your sense of wonder about the …read more

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