The Vancouver Traveler

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 …read more

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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 bald eagles, cormorants and gulls, and when the herring are running, California Sea Lions and the Killer Whales appear.
Mayne- A leisurely hike up Mount Peake yields splendid views, and on most days, you won’t see another person in sight! It definitely isn’t one of the …read more

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The days of being able to purchase bottled water at Vancouver’s city-run facilities could be numbered.
City counselor Tim Stevenson wants those bottles of water gone, and is leading a campaign to ban their sale at all city-run facilities.
His campaign is gaining lots of momentum and support from inside his party as well as outside.
The entire metro Vancouver region is about to start a big public education campaign aimed at getting people to turn away from the bottles and turn on the tap.
Vancouver has access to one of the best glacially fed water sources in the world, and the city feels that everyone should …read more

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Barefoot Contessa is the answer to all your shopping problems.
Here you will find all those quirky gifts, trinkets, original one-of-a-kind clothing, fantastic handbags, jewelry and an abundant selection of household decor items that you won’t find anywhere else.
Their original clothing-line is recreated from vintage fabric, creating one-of-a-kind pieces. They also offer clothing from local designers, so there is definitely a wide range of unique clothing items to choose from. They are constantly getting new products in, so each visit will offer a new array of items see.
Barefoot Contessa in a unique shopping experience and one I would highly recommend. 
They are located …read more

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If you are looking for something invigorating, exciting and unforgettable, then look no further then the outdoor phenomenon called zip-trekking.
Ziptrek Ecotours offers this amazing experience at Whistler/Blackcomb, combining both an exhilarating experience and environmental education.
They offer 10 zip-lines on two different 5 line tours plus a Tree Trek Canopy Walk.
For more information visit their website at www.ziptrek.com
photo credit – Ziptrek Ecotours

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It’s a modern Woodstock for Vancouverites!
The first annual music festival in beautiful Pemberton features music giants such as Coldplay,  Jay-Z, Interpol, Death Cab for Cutie, Sam Roberts, Metric, Flaming Lips, My Morning Jacket, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Nine Inch Nails and The Tragically Hip, as well as many much less known acts like Vampire Weekend, Chromeo, Timeline and Tony Pantage, just to name a few.
So pack your tents and sleeping bags and get ready for an amazing weekend with lots of entertainment and unbelievable music.
There will be two stages for the performers, with more the50 bands schedule to play. …read more

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Over the years, the legend of Ogopogo has gained credibility as more and more sightings are reported.
Long ago, the Indians spoke of “N’ha-a-itk” who they referred to as a fierce lake monster that resided in Squally Point which is just 20 km south of Kelowna, in Vancouver’s Fraser Valley.
Descriptions vary, but certain characteristics have been used to describe Ogopogo over the decades.
Ogopogo is green, with a snake-like body and is about 25 meters long. Some have said his head looks like a horse, while others have reported it being reptilian and even goat like.
Some have claimed to have photographed the lake …read more

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The Fairmont Hotel and Resort have just launched “electronic rehab getaways” at their resorts in Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper and Whistler.
Designed for those guest who need help disconnecting from work, clients who sign up for this specialized package hand over thier cellphones, Blackberries and other mobile devices, which are then locked up in the hotel safe.
The guest are also asked to sign a waiver pledging to go offline for the duration of their stay.
As part of the package, those needing electronic rehab, are treated to herbal teas, complimentary access to fitness classes and mineral spa pools, meditation as well as being …read more

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In 1994, when plans were developed to upgrade the Stanley Park Zoo, Vancouver voters decided in a referendum to phase out the zoo.
The zoo began much earlier with a bear kept on a chain, but grew into a collection of over 50 animals, including snakes, wolves, emus, buffalo, kangaroos, monkeys and the famous Humboldt penguins.
 
 The Stanley Park Zoo closed completely in December 1997, after the last remaining animal, a polar bear named Tuk, died at age 36.
He had remained after the other animals had left because of his old age.
The polar bear pit, which was often criticized by Animal Rights …read more

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Vancouver’s only downtown casino is located on the north shore of False Creek, just steps from BC Place and GM Place.
Edgewater Casino offers an assortment of 500 slot machines, all your favorite table games including craps, roulette, blackjack and baccarat and Vancouver’s only poker room.
Complementary shuttle service is avaliable for pick-up at most major hotels, contact Edgewater Casino Guest Services for more information.
Edgewater Casino is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.   edgewatercasino.ca

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