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The Vancouver Traveler

March 5th, 2008

Capilano Salmon Hatchery

Here is the opportunity to observe one of the greatest life-cycle stories in nature at this federal government hatchery in North Vancouver. You will be witness to the life and death cycle from juvenile Pacific salmon in the ponds to returning adult slamon struggling up fish ladders to spawn.
Location:
Capilano River Regional Park, North Vancouver […]

By KennyG -- 1 comment

February 11th, 2008

Cultural Olympiad 2008

Celebrating the beginning of the two year countdown to the Vancouver/Whistler 2010 Winter Olympics, this series of events highlights talent not only from around BC, but also from around the world.
Various venues with be hosting hundreds of performances of contemporary, classical and Aboriginal music,, literary arts, theater, dance and film. The impressive line-up of events […]

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January 26th, 2008

The 2008 Wellness Show

The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd of February will be the dates for the 16th Annual Wellness show being held at Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Center. This promises to be one of Canada’s largest Heath and lifestyle showcases. The event will be offering an interesting range of topics and guest speakers and close to […]

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January 18th, 2008

Rent 2010

Rent 2010 list Vancouver and Whistler condos, apartments and houses available for rent by their owner for the 2010 Vancouver-Whistler Winter Olympics.
Their site also has a list of visitors who are seeking rental accommodations.
Advance planning is going to be a key factor in securing the kind of accommodations that you are looking for as well […]

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January 15th, 2008

“Star” watching around Vancouver

Jeff Goldblum has been spotted playing the piano at a downtown lounge, Robin Williams has been know to frequent a Chinese Resturant on Burrard Street.
Stars like Gwyneth Paltrow, Barbra Streisand and John Travolta have all been seen in and around Vancouver…more then once!
Vancouver has the largest film industry in Canada; movies, tv series and made […]

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January 13th, 2008

2008 BMO Canadian Figure Skating Championship

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 […]

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December 18th, 2007

2010 Olympics pre-Games volunteer positions

Although the 2010 Winter Olympics are still 2 years away, VANOC currently has pre-Games volunteers actively engaged in planning the event.
Numerous pre-Games volunteer positions are available, as well as many national and international winter sports events to be held in Vancouver prior to the 2010 Winter Olympics.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for thousands of participates!
To […]

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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 15th, 2007

Canuck’s goalie Luongo out with rib injury

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 […]

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December 14th, 2007

Whistler venues for 2010 Olympics now open

The Whistler venues for the 2010 Winter Olympics has been completed on-time and on-budget!
Whistler Creekside, Whistler Olympic Park and The Whistler Sliding Center are a success thanks to the hard work of the construction crews.
The Vancouver Organizing Committee will open the doors to Whistler Olympic Park on Saturday December 15, 2007, providing access […]

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