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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 bear is not albino, and has a brown nose and eyes.
The Spirit Bear was recently chosen as the official mammal of B.C., which many are hoping will help to preserve the bear’s habitat.
Despite the B.C. government protecting 2/3 of the Spirit bear’s habitat, the remaining third, the …read more

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BC Ferries as two mainland ferry terminals, Tsawwassen and Horseshoe Bay, which provide transportation to Vancouver Island, the Gulf Island and the Sunshine Coast.
Tsawwassen is approximately 45 minutes from downtown Vancouver and Horseshoe Bay takes about the same amount of tim, but is north of Vancouver.
Schedules are always changing depending on the season, and some routes can get extremely busy, especially during the summer months.
Ferries usually run every 1 to 2 hours depending on the route.
For current schedule information and fares it is best to check out their web site at www.bcferries.bc.ca
I highly recommend making reservations on the more popular …read more

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The mascots for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympics Games were introduced in Vancouver on November 27, 2007. Inspired by British Columbia’s aboriginal legends , and traditional First Nations creatures, the mascots include:

Miga – A mythical sea bear, part orca and part kermode bear
Quatchi – A sasquatch.
Sumi- An animal guardian spirit with the wings of the thunderbird and legs of a black bear.
Mukmuk – Not an official mascot, buts acts as a sidekick. He is a Vancouver Island marmot.

Miga and Quatchi are the mascots for the Olympic Games, while Sumi is the mascot for the Paralympic …read more

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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

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The current schedule in effect Oct 10 2007 – 19 December 2007 

Tsawwassen – Swartz Bay      

Leave Tsawwassen
Leave Swartz Bay

7:00 am Daily
7:00 am Daily

9:00 am Daily
9:00 am Daily

11:00 am Daily
11:00 am Daily

1:00 pm Daily
12:00 pm Sun Only

2:00 pm Sun Only
1:00 pm Daily

3:00 pm Daily
3:00 pm Daily

5:00 pm Daily
4:00 pm Fri & Sun Only 16 Nov  

6:00 pm Fri & Sun Only 16 Nov   
5:00 pm Daily

7:00 pm Daily
7:00 pm Daily

9:00 pm Daily
9:00 pm Daily

For more information concerning ferry schedules, be sure to visit the BC Ferries Web Site

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Great Food Reasonable Prices 
If you are looking for a great family restaurant with a few fringe benefits, then Pack Ratt Louie’s in Gibsons on the Sunshine Coast is the place to go. Not only is their food top notch, the service is great and friendly.
The thing that makes Louie stand out is not only do they have an excellent menu but on Friday and Saturday nights they have live music from local jazz musicians on the coast to entertain you while you enjoy your dinner.

Since the new owners have taken the reins, there have been many improvements from interior design, menu, …read more

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