Vancouver: 1st in One Ranking, 29th in Another
Once again, Vancouver has been ranked as the world's most liveable city by the Economist...
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Tag: British Columbia
Bowen Island, British Columbia – Killarney Lake
On Bowen Island is the lovely Killarney Lake, which is worth a hike around if you are at all...
Read MoreFriends at the Vancouver Olympics
Yes, it's rainy. The wind is howling and the 2010 Olympic flame is blowing sideways leaving my umbrella to resembles a closed tulip, but the enthusiasm for the Olympic games is infectious. The minute my husband, Tom, and I...
Read MoreWestern Explorer Rail Tour
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA "? When it comes to recreational train journeys, mostly it's what is outside the windows (or, better yet, skydome) that counts. Mostly"?but not entirely. Inside, travelers like...
Read MoreNight Zipping Through Victoria, BC
Starting July 31, 2009, Adrena Line Zipline Adventure Tours will launch their newest tour – Night Zipping. Adrena Line, located in Sooke BC, 45 minutes west of Victoria, will begin their newest tour just before sunset, and...
Read MoreMount Outram, Manning Park, British Columbia
One of the best experiences is to visit Manning Park as there are numerous trails that vary in difficulty. In August, we headed for Manning Park with the intention of seeing the flowers in the alpine meadows on Mount Outram. It...
Read MoreBritish Columbia, Mount Garibaldi
For some amazing hiking options, it really does pay to get out of Vancouver at least once during your stay. One of the best places to visit is Garibaldi Provincial Park, which comprises nearly 195,000 hectares and is perhaps...
Read MoreVancouver Goes Green for the Olympics
The brand new Vancouver Convention Centre is going to be the Media Centre for the 2010 Winter Olympics. I think its legacy will outlast any Olympic effect that the 2010 Games will have. The roof, around 6 acres in size, is...
Read MoreWhistler Golf
Rated Canada’s No. 1 destination by Golf Digest, Whistler’s four championship designer courses provide an unparalleled mountain golf experience. While all Whistler golf courses offer fresh alpine air, stunning views...
Read MoreSpeed Dating Canada Tourism
I am frequently asked about what it is like being part of the travel industry. Most people want to know about the trips while confessing their secret desire to be travel writers. Oddly, when invited to send in a story, I never...
Read MorePouring Winter Ale
Local microbrewers in Victoria, BC have launched their annual offerings of winter ales. A departure from what mainstream breweries do, winter mircrobrews are bigger and richer beers which need a bit more time to age. Spinnakers...
Read MoreHeli-Skiing Trip
CMH INTRODUCES MOST EXTRAVAGANT HELI-SKIING TRIP EVER $21,000 for a week of skiing. Per Person. No, it’s not a typo. With the introduction of its Nomads Week in 2008, CMH – the largest Heli-Skiing company in the...
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