The Vancouver Traveler

In 1867, a town sprung up around a bar owned by “Gassy” Jack Deighton, so named for his tendency for continuously talking. The small settlement became known as Gastown, and the waterfront area still retains the name today.
After being linked by rail to eastern Canada, the town took its name from the British explorer Captain George Vancouver, who spent only a single day on the site in 1792.
In 1887, the Canadian Pacific Railway’s first train steamed into the city, the first ship docked from China, and Vancouver began its boom as one of the major trading ports and cities in …read more

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The BC Parliament Buildings were opened in 1897, during the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria.
The city insisted on having a architecturally splendid building, costing approximately $923,000, so that it would not lose its place as the provincial capital of British Columbia. On top of the building there is a large copper dome with a statue of Captain George Vancouver.
Tours are given every 20 minutes throughout the summer, June to September, and then hourly throughout the rest of the year.
You can sit in the public galleries when the legislature is in session, and listen to the working of the …read more

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Forty Nine years ago this month:
The George Massey Tunnel (also known as the Deas Island Tunnel; often referred to as Massey Tunnel) is a highway traffic tunnel in the Greater Vancouver. It is located approximately 20 km south of the city center of Vancouver, and approximately 30 km north of the Canada – US Border at Blaine Washington.
The tunnel was opened to traffic in March 1959 with the construction cost of approximately $25 million. It carries a four lane divided highway under the south arm of the Fraser River, joining the city of Richmond to the north with …read more

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The Museum of Anthropology is a mandatory visit for anyone interested in West Coast Canadian history and Aboriginal art. It has one of the world’s finest displays of Northwest Coastal First Nation’s art, artifacts and an unlimited supply of cultural information. It is a great way to spend a rainy (or snowy) afternoon with the whole family and learn a lot about British Columbia’s rich First Nation’s history.
The museum is located on the campus of the University of British Columbia, about a 20 minute drive from downtown Vancouver.

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Canada’s First Ever Exhibit Dedicated to Rice!
Starting in January, the Vancouver Museum will have the exhibit, Rice For Life, which is exploring rice’s deep significance in societies from all over the world.
The exhibit will cover rice through history, cultivation, culture, religion, ritual science and modern day challenges of sustainability.
Hours of Admission:
Mon: Closed
Tues – Sun: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thurs: 10:00am – 9:00pm
Holiday Hours:
Christmas Eve: Closed
Christmas Day: Closed
Boxing Day: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
New Year’s Eve: Closed
New Year’s Day: 10:00 am – 5:00pm
Admission Prices
Adult: $10.00
Senior: $8.00
Student: $8.00
Youth (5 – 17): $6.50
Child (Under 5): Free
Family: (2 adults & 2 youths): $30.00
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Take an adventure through Whistler’s winter wonderland and enjoy the spectacular scenery in the comfort of the deluxe 19 passenger Snowcat.
The skilled and informative operator will do the driving, while your on board entertainer will sing you a tune!
The heated Snowcat has CD stereo surround sound, wrap around glass for a panoramic view, comfy seats and an open concept that lets you interact with the driver and the other passengers.
The tour includes your Snowcat adventure, a narrated history of Whistler and a fondue dinner.
The tour operates form November 14, 2007 to April 20, 2008.
For more information check out www.whistlerblackcomb.com

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The Kermod bear, also know as the Spirit Bear, is a rare variant of the North American black bear and makes its home on the central coast of B.C.
These magnificent creatures main residence is on Princess Royal Island, Swindle Island and part of the adjacent B.C. mainland.
The Spirit bear’s unique white coat is due to a rare genetic trait, the bear is not albino, and has a brown nose and eyes.
The Spirit Bear was recently chosen as the official mammal of B.C., which many are hoping will help to preserve the bear’s habitat.
Despite the B.C. government protecting 2/3 of the Spirit bear’s habitat, the remaining third, the …read more

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