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The Vancouver Traveler

Archive for the ‘Great Places to Unwind’ Category

July 23rd, 2008

Day Trips to the Gulf Islands

The Southern Gulf Islands make up one of the most ecologically distinctive and fragile areas in southern Canada.
They are beautiful, serene places, within relatively easy reach from Vancouver’s Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.
Galiano Island- The skinniest, driest and least agricultural of the islands, Galiano retains most of its unspoiled characteristics. You can spend hours spotting […]

By KennyG -- 5 comments

July 21st, 2008

Electronic Rehab Getaways

The Fairmont Hotel and Resort have just launched “electronic rehab getaways” at their resorts in Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper and Whistler.
Designed for those guest who need help disconnecting from work, clients who sign up for this specialized package hand over thier cellphones, Blackberries and other mobile devices, which are then locked up in the hotel […]

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July 13th, 2008

Favorite Cafes with Free WiFi

Here are my 3 favorite Cafes that offer Free WiFi…..enjoy!
(these cafes are in the downtown area)
Take 5 Cafe - 429 Granville Street 
A place you can take business associates to impress them, as well as a place to hang out with your friends.
Take 5 Cafe is a cozy, trendy cafe that is a great place to relax […]

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July 12th, 2008

Strathcona Lodge

Surrounded by old growth forest and snowcapped peaks, Strathcona Provincial Park is 550,000 acres of awe inspiring beauty in the heart of Vancouver Island!
Strathcona Lodge takes full advantage of its pristine location.
Strathcona Lodge offers customized holiday adventures for adults of all ages, families, summer camps for youth, wilderness leadership training, outdoor weddings, health and fitness workshops […]

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June 25th, 2008

Golden Spike Days Festival

Calling all red necks? Are you looking for a good time…well then this is it! The Golden Spike Days Festival is a fun-filled weekend for the entire family with great entertainment, special events and activities, can can dancers, as well as great food!! June 28 is the kick off of the festival […]

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June 16th, 2008

Kayak the Nicomekl River

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 […]

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June 11th, 2008

It’s Father’s Day!

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. […]

By KennyG -- 0 comments

May 24th, 2008

6th Annual Bird Count

Calling all bird watchers, on the 31th of May, North Langley’s Glen Valley Watershed will be conducting this years bird count. Not to worry, not experienced, there will be people there to help you sharp your skills. The Glen Valley Watersheds Society will be hosting a wrap up BBQ following the even to […]

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May 17th, 2008

Vancouver Public Library

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 […]

By KennyG -- 2 comments

May 3rd, 2008

Free Yoga on the Beach

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 […]

By KennyG -- 6 comments