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Over the years, the legend of Ogopogo has gained credibility as more and more sightings are reported.
Long ago, the Indians spoke of “N’ha-a-itk” who they referred to as a fierce lake monster that resided in Squally Point which is just 20 km south of Kelowna, in Vancouver’s Fraser Valley.
Descriptions vary, but certain characteristics have been […]
In 1994, when plans were developed to upgrade the Stanley Park Zoo, Vancouver voters decided in a referendum to phase out the zoo.
The zoo began much earlier with a bear kept on a chain, but grew into a collection of over 50 animals, including snakes, wolves, emus, buffalo, kangaroos, monkeys and the famous Humboldt penguins.
The […]
Bet you didn’t know that more then 100 buildings in the downtown Vancouver core, including the central library, BC Place, GM Place and many of Vancouver’s major hotels are heated via a 10.5 km network of high pressure steam pipes flowing away from the Central Heat Distribution Ltd. boiler plant.
The famous steam clock in Gastown […]
Looking up at the Capilano Suspension Bridge.
The suspension bridge is the longest in North America and is located in North Vancouver.
photo credit - sxc.hu
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The City of Vancouver was one of the first cities in Canada to enter into an international “twinning” or “sister city” arrangement.
This means special cultural, social and economic benefits have been arranged between the two cities.
Vancouver’s “sister” cities throught the world are:
Odessa, Ukraine - 1944
Yokohama, Japan - 1965
Edinburgh, Scotland - 1978
Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China […]
Thought it would be interesting to list some of the personalities/celebrities who are originally from or have spent considerable time residing in Vancouver. You can often spot some of your favorite celebrites in the up-scale restaurants and hotels around the downtown Vancouver area…so keep your eyes open!
Bryan Adams - Singer
Pamela Anderson - Actress
Richard dean Anderson - […]
The 63rd Annual Steveston Salmon Festival is being held on Canada Day. The day begins at 10am with a parade through historic Steveston village, which features 100 entries including floats, marching bands, celebrities, politicians, community groups, vintage vehicles and much much more.
The Official festival kick-off is on the Main Stage at 12:30 pm with […]
Join David Hancock, 21 Jun 7:30 pm - 9:00pm, David is an international authority on Bald Eagles and other birds of prey. he was also the driving force behind the famous Hornby Island eagle cam, which received over 10 million hits in 2006.
Marvel at his amazing images of bald eagles and listen to his […]
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 […]
I am hoping to see everyone out at this years, 86th May Day Parade and Festival which is taking place in the village of Fort Langley. The annual even will be kicking off with a yummy pancake breakfast, then the parade will take place, a Strawberry tea, and then the Famous May Pole Dance, […]
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