The Vancouver Traveler

Vancouver’s West End

KennyG — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:00:22 +0000

Vancouver’s West End on a windy day

photo credit - M.Patra

Kitty Nights Burlesque

KennyG — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:39:01 +0000

Vancouver now has its very own Burlesque show!
Kitty Nights Burlesque show is now on every Sunday night at 9pm at Vancouver’s fabulous Biltmore Cabaret.
Kitty Nights brings its own special NYC burlesque style show from the “Big Apple” to our very own Vancouver.
Hosted by burlesque sensation Burgundy Brixx, Kitty Night promises you a weekly party, packed with sexy frivolity and a new cast of talented and unique burlesque ladies every week!
If you have never seen a burlesque show…..now’s your chance!

Biltmore Cabaret is located at 395 Kingsway in Vancouver.
For more information check out www.kittynights.com

photo credit - Kitty Nights

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Vancouver Chariot Festival

KennyG — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 16:36:03 +0000

Join the fun at the 35th Anniversary of the Vancouver Chariot Festival on August 10.
The parade will start at 11 am with three gigantic carts being pulled on huge wheels along Beach Avenue, ending on Second Beach.
At the end of the parade, you will be able to enjoy a free vegetarian feast, drama, cultural dance, music, face painting, clowns and a lot more for the whole family!
Admission is free and there will be a free shuttle bus service available along Beach Avenue.
For more information on this great family event, visit http://vanchariotfestival.com

photo credit - magnetas

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PNE’s Wooden Rollercoaster Celebrates 50 Years

KennyG — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 16:11:16 +0000

The old wooden roller-coaster at the PNE celebrated it 50th birthday last month.
The roller-coaster is the most popular ride at Playland, despite the millions they spend on new rides every year.
Since the coaster is made of wood, instead of steel, the duration of the ride fluctuates depending on the time of day and the weather conditions. Rides at the end of the day are faster then those at the beginning because the tracks heat up as the coaster is used. As a result, ride times can vary up to 6 seconds, not much of a time difference, until you consider that the ride only last about 90 seconds!
Over the coaster 50 years, a few famous “bottoms” have graced those roller-coaster seats, including Mel Gibson, Johnny Depp, Adam Sandler, Bryan Adams, Alicia Silverstone, Mark Wahlberg and Kelly Osborne.
The American Coasters Enthusiasts Club(ACE) has designated Playland wooden roller-coaster an “ACE Coaster Classic”.

photo credit - L.Sunstrom

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b5media - Three More Travel Blogs

KennyG — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 04:47:18 +0000

Travel Photo Daily - has some great pictures from fantastic travel destinations…check it out and dream about your next great adventure!

Travel Product Guide - provides you with information on all the latest and greatest travel products and keeps you up-to date on all the improvements to your trusted old favorites that you just can’t travel without!

The Phoenix Traveler- the newest destination blog focusing on Phoenix and its surrounding area.

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Geese Lookout

KennyG — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:00:24 +0000

Geese looking towards the North Shore mountains on a sunny day in Vancouver!

photo credit - G. Cheng

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Digital Storm LAN 2008

KennyG — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:36:02 +0000

Digital Storm LAN is a 48 hour video game tournament for PC and XBOX 360.
Vancouver is a regional qualifying location for any gamers who wish to compete in the World Cyber Games 2008 tournament. The qualifying tournament will be held at Croatian Cultural Center at 3250 Commercial Drive in Vancouver, and runs from August 1at 4pm until 4pm on August 3.
Winners of the qualifying tournaments at Digital Storm LAN will compete and the WCG Canadian National Finals.
Those who win at the national level will join Team Canada to compete at the World Cyber Games Grand Finals in Cologne, Germany.
Team Canada will compete against 700 gamers from 70 different countries. The World Cyber Games is the Olympics of the video game community, this event offers participants an unique cultural and competitive experience.
Digital Storm also offers non-qualifying tournaments for other gamers. All tournaments have sponsors and donated prizes as well as the do random prize draws for participants.
This event offers gamers a safe and social atmosphere to meet other gamers and share their passion for video games!
Check out their website at www.digitalstormlan.com for more information.

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Saltspring Air - The Islanders Airline

KennyG — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:54:20 +0000

Saltspring Air is a float plane service, based out of Ganges on Saltspring Island.
They are known amongst those living on the various Gulf Islands as the “Islanders Airline” because they provide schedualed and charter flights to and from the Gulf Islands and tailor those flights to suit their customers.
Saltspring Air also offers scheduled flights between Saltspring Island, Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver Harbour and Maple Bay on Vancouver Island.
What a fantastic way to travel and see the sights close-up!

Whether it is a scheduled flight you are looking for, or want a chartered scenic/sightseeing flight, Saltspring Air is a great way to explore the beautiful west coast from Vancouver, Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, Gulf Islands and everything in-between!

Visit their website at www.saltspringair.com for more information, destinations and schedules.

photo credit - saltspringair.com

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Subaru Ironman Triathlon

KennyG — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:52:01 +0000

Held in Pentiction, about 4.5 hours outside of Vancouver, Subaru Ironman Canada is the oldest ironman race held in North America.
Held August 24, and attended annually by more then 2,000 athletes from around the world, the Subaru Ironman Triathlon is one of the most beautiful and greatest athletic competitions in the world.
To complete the triathlon the competitors must survive and exhausting 3.86 km swim, endure a mountainous 180.2 km bicycle road race and then finish it off with a 42.4 km run…..I am exhausted just thinking about it!
For more information visit www.ironman.ca

photo credit - sxc.hu

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WARHOL - Larger then Life

KennyG — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:25:07 +0000

The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is hosting WARHOL-Larger the Life until August 24, 2008.
This exhibition delves into one the the 20th century’s most compelling and artistic personalities.
Warhol has over 150 paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, photographs and films spanning over four decades.
On display will be prints of his Cambell Soup Cans, portraits of Marilyn Monroe and Elvis. It will also feature a Mao room with Mao wallpaper, prints and drawings and compilations of five different films.
There will be a display of Warhol’s connection to Canada through archival materials, photos and newspaper clippings.
Victoria in one of three Canadian hosts for this fantastic exhibit.
For more information visit the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria website at www.aggv.bc.ca

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