The Vancouver Traveler

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 bring your own yoga mat, wear comfortable, loose clothing and bring plenty of sunscreen in case there is no room in the shade. Washrooms are available but are not close by.
The group meets every Saturday (weather permitting; class will be canceled in bad weather or …read more

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Drinks lots of water, dress lightly and prepare to sweat!
I strongly encourage you to try this yoga just once. Commonly known as “Hot Yoga” or “Hot Box Yoga”, Bikram’s Yoga is physically and mentally challenging, but you will walk away feeling absolutely fantastic.
The class is always the same; a series of 26 postures, repeated in the same order to gradually stretch and strengthen every muscle in your body. Each posture is done twice – first for 1 minute and then for 30 seconds, with a rest in between each one.
The room is heated to roughly about 100 – 115 F.
This …read more

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The Grouse Grind is a very popular 2.9 km hike to the peak of Vancouver, located in North Vancouver at the base of Grouse Mountain.
It is an extremely steep and mountainous trail that begins at 300 m elevation level and climbs to 1100 m straight up the face of Grouse Mountain.
Hiking time vary considerable depending on the individuals fitness level and hiking experience.
Those individuals with health concerns such as high blood pressure, heart or breathing problems are warned not to attempt to hike this trail.
Hikers should always be personally prepared for setting out on this by carrying adequate water, food, …read more

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Morgan Creek Golf Course is a par-72, 6786 yard contemporary golf course designed by the award winning architect Thomas McBroom, and opened in 1995. It is the home to the CPGA of British Columbia.
Morgan Creek incorporates all the existing features of nature and the surrounding landscape includes gently rolling hills, creeks, magnificent old trees and spectacular views, golfers will also enjoy the new clubhouse.
They are open year round and offer a great first-class instruction!
Click HERE for a copy of their 2008 Lesson Brochure
Morgan Creek Golf Course – 3500 Morgan Creek Way, Surrey BC 1.800.513.6555
www.morgancreekgolf.com
Photo credit – …read more

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April 20th will be the day for the Vancouver Sun Run, sponsored by HSBC is proud to present Canada’s biggest run and the second largest 10k in North America. Currently there over 55,785 people registered to participate in this years race. This has broken last years record number of runners.
After you cross the finish line, everyone is going to gather at BC Place to enjoy the festivities and live music! For more information call 604.689.9441 or visit www.sunrun.com
Photo Credit:
Image 1 sxc.hu

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Here it is a month back in Canada, and I have the bug again….DIVING!! Here is a trip that is going to be amazing!! Join Suncoast Diving for a fun filled weekend of diving in scenic Powell River, home to such famous sites as Mermaid Cove, Octopus City & Wreck of the Malahat. Accommodations will be in a cozy, beach front cabin with shore dives right at your doorstep. All levels of divers are welcome!!

Price $150.00 per person + tax
Includes 2 boat dives, 2 shore dives, tanks weights & cabin style accommodations
Additional shore dives available @$7.00 …read more

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From 11 – 20 April will see the Telus World Ski and Snowboard Festival roll into Whistler. This promises to be 10 days and nights of non stop action. The Festival will be featuring 50 live concerts, pro skiing and snowboarding camps, arts, gear demos, special parties, sizzling night life and the best spring skiing and riding in the world.
The festival also includes fashion shows, fund raisers and many more things. For more information call 1.800.WHITLER. So get on out to Whistler so you do not miss out on all the fun!!
Photo Credits: SXC.HU

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Two days back in BC from my travels in Southeast Asia, and I was out on the zodiac. Needless to say the 5 degree weather was certainly not the 38 degrees I had become use to.
So, off to the Abyss, this beautiful beach, wall dive area about 10 minutes up the Sechelt Inlet.
We rolled into the beach area around 10:30 am, and we took our time getting ready, since it had been a few months since I suited up for cold water diving. I forgot how heavy 10kg on a weight belt actually felt like. My buddy …read more

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Here is the current 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics Competition Schedule, of course with there still being two years to go until the 2010 Olympics get under-way, there are bound to be a few changes.
Click the link below to download the current dates and times!
2010 Winter Olympics Competition Schedule

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If you are looking for an unforgettable adventure, head to the Sunshine Coast and try one of West Coast Wilderness Lodge’s all inclusive tours and adventure packages.
The lodge is celebrating their 10th anniversary in 2008, so why not come and help them celebrate and enjoy all the comforts of home while exploring this truly beautiful and scenic area.
Whether hiking the trail to to view the Skookuchuck Rapids, the largest salt water rapids in the world, taking a guided boat tour to view the 7000 foot mountain peaks at the Princess Louisa Inlet, exploring the coastal area and it wildlife …read more

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