The Vancouver Traveler

Well, as you can probably tell…I have this thing for scuba diving. Every chance I get I jump in the ocean, lake, or puddle just to see what is in there. With that all being said, I feel a need to write about a certain dive shop on the Sunshine Coast called Suncoast Diving.
This dive center is open year around, and offers all types of training from PADI, SDI, and even TDI.
Suncoast Diving caters to the customer, to their needs, and enjoyment when it comes to scuba diving. The shop offers everything from air, nitrox and even …read more

Comments Off

Whistler will host a showcase of performing arts, literary events, film screenings, snow sculpting, art exhibitions and outdoor stage and street performances in support of the Vancouver-Whistler 2010 Winter Olympics.
The party will being February 1st and run straight through to the end of the month.
For a full list of all the events and dates check out http://www.whistlerartscouncil.com/programs/2010_2008.asp
photo credit – whistlerartscouncil.com 

Comments Off

Approximately 150 of Canada’s best skaters are heading to Vancouver to compete in the BMO Canadian Figure Skating Championship, which will take place January 16-20 at the Pacific National Exhibition.
The results will determine who will represent Canada at the next ISU World Figure Skating Championships.
It will be a great time to see our talented skater’s take the spotlight and show off their talents!
Check out http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11003F2BD64369CD for more information and to purchase tickets

Comments Off

With the Christmas break upon us, there is plenty of spare time to get out and enjoy a good dive. Yes the water will be a chilly 48 degrees, but the visibility will be amazing, in around 30 – 40 foot level. So, if you find yourself up on the Sunshine coast, you should make arrangements to dive the HMCS CHAUDIERE, a 1950’s vintage Destroyer Escort.
She was sunk in the early 90’s and is resting on her port side. The stern section is in 50 feet of water and the bow at 130 feet. …read more

Comments Off

At Grouse Mountain, on Vancouver’s North Shore, the ultimate challenge awaits both skiers and boarders on the peak.
Groomed trails await both the downhill and cross-country skier and the snowboard park features a challenging mix of terrain.
Snowshoer’s can explore Dam Mountain, a groomed loop that consists of four groomed trails, the loop is well marked and patrolled regularly.
You can enjoy the fresh air on the mountain top Ice Skating Pond, the only one of its kind on the West Coast, its located just 100m from the Chalet and Skyride Station.
Grouse Mountain offers outdoor adventures for everyone, including helicopter rides with …read more

Comments Off

A rib injury prevented goaltender Roberto Luongo from playing Monday night in L.A.
Luongo, who was the runner up for the Hart and VeZina Trophies last season, suffered the rib injury after a hard shot found a “soft spot” in his equipment in the Dec. 2 game against Minnesota. Despite aggravating the rib again in Chicago on Wednesday, he played again Saturday against Pittsburgh, but said that it continually got worse during the game.
Luongo is 13-10-3 with 4 shutouts and is fifth in the NHL with 2.12 goal- against average and a .925 save percentage.
Backup goalie Curtis Sanford is expected …read more

Comments Off

For all the skiers out there, great news! Whistler has opened early this year with huge snow falls.
The conditions are as follows;
Base: 58in/147cm
24 Snowfall: 7in/18cm
Last Snowfall: Dec 3 – 15in/38cm
Surface: Powder
Secondary Surface: Packed Powder
Lifts Open: 12 of 39
Trails Open: 100 of 200
If you are going to be in the area, and love skiing don’t miss out. Looking for some fun over Christmas, this may be for you. For more information visit their website at, www.whistler.com

Comments Off

Scuba Dive, in BC? What are you nuts!! The water is way to cold. That certainly is a possibility, however we still do it. British Columbia has some of the premier cold water diving in the world! From marine life to wreck dives, salt water to fresh water we certainly have it all.

Some of the best diving can be found on Vancouver Island. In particular Campbell River, Barkley Sound, the Greater Victoria and anywhere in between. One dive site that I hold near and dear to my heart is the HMCS Saskatchewan. …read more

2 Comments