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Archive for the ‘Tours - Guided or Self-Guided’ 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 […]

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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 2nd, 2008

Marine Interpretive Walk

What can I saw…I love the ocean, do you? Here is a great event for the whole family. June 7 2008, there will be the Beach Hero Marine Interpretive Walk, at 2pm.
All ages are welcome! Free stickers, tattoos & activity books for all Beach Heroes. Be sure to wear shoes that you […]

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May 28th, 2008

Heritage House Tour

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 […]

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March 22nd, 2008

Fraser River Safari

On March 23 - 24 you will finally have your chance to go on an exploration of the Mighty Fraser River towards the Harrison/Fraser Confluence. You will get the opportunity to search out the wildlife on the river and then play with farm animals during your stop over.
This will be great Family Fun - […]

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March 19th, 2008

BC Parliament Buildings

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 […]

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December 15th, 2007

Snowcat Tours

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 […]

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December 12th, 2007

The Spirit Bear of B.C.

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 […]

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