September 01, 2009 | Field Reports >
Golden, Hiking
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I take to the skies for some heli-hiking with Canadian Mountain
Holidays (CMH) out of their Bobbie Burns Lodge in the Purcell Mountains
of BC.
August 10, 2009 | Field Reports >
Whistler, Historic & Heritage Sites
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The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre in Whistler, BC is
definitively a must see! Ghana's Olympic skier know as the Snow Leopard
and Tourism BC Field Reporter Chris Wheeler explore the Aboriginal
museum that showcases the local Squamish and Lil'wat First Nations
through art and exhibits. They even sample some traditional food and
join in on the Chief Jimmy Jimmy Dance! The Squamish and Lil'wat hosts
are very friendly and the centre offers visitors a truly immersive
experience of the two nations rich cultures.
August 10, 2009 | Field Reports >
Vancouver, Festivals & Events
I went down to
Vancouver's Plaza of Nations for the Ultimate Saturday of the 2009
World Police and Fire Games. There I watched the Dragon Boat races and
the Ultimate Firefighter competition and asked a few of the competitors
what they thought of Vancouver. What an amazing event!
August 05, 2009 | Field Reports >
Whistler, Ziplining & Bungee Jumping
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Tourism British Columbia Field Reporter Chris Wheeler joins the
Olympic skier "Snow Leopard" for some summertime activities in
Whistler, BC. Along with the Snow Leopard's family, they canoe Alta
lake, mountain bike the valley trails, and end the day Zip Trekking! This was an action packed day... and I tell you, it's not easy trying to keep up with a Snow Leopard!
The
Snow Leopard will serve as Ghana's one-man ski team in the 2010 Winter
Olympics in Vancouver, Canada and will be back in Whistler to compete!
August 04, 2009 | Field Reports >
Whistler, Skiing & Snowboarding
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Ghanaian Olympic Skier "Snow Leopard" visits the year-round
destination Whistler, BC this summer. He joins Tourism British Columbia
Field Reporter Chris Wheeler and checks out Blackcomb Glacier and the
PEAK 2 PEAK alpine experience! Kwame Nkrumah-Acheampong, a skier who
has been nicknamed the snow leopard, will serve as Ghana's one-man ski
team in the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada. The Snow Leopard
and his family had a great time in Whistler doing summer activities!
Make sure to look for this guy ripping down the slopes in 2010 in his
snow leopard spotted suit!
August 03, 2009 | Field Reports >
Burnaby, Festivals & Events
I
took a trip out to Burnaby to watch some of the free events during the
2009 World Police and Fire Games. With over 10,000 athletes participating from 56 different countries in all sorts of events that are all free to the public this is definitely worth checking out.
July 27, 2009 | Field Reports >
Whistler, Skiing & Snowboarding
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Ghana's Snow Leopard visits Whistler, BC and does a run down the
Blackcomb Glacier with Tourism British Columbia Field Reporter Chris
Wheeler. The Snow Leopard will be at the 2010 Winter Games as the sole
member of the Ghanaian Olympic team. Considering it was a hot day in July, the Glacier skiing was great and the Snow Leopard was skiing fast! More field reports showing the Snow
Leopard visiting the year round destination of Whistler coming soon!
July 02, 2009 | Field Reports >
Nanaimo, Dining
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When visiting Nanaimo, you have to check out the Dinghy Dock Pub
on Protection Island. British Columbia Field Reporter Chris Wheeler
takes a five-minute ferry ride to Canada's only floating pub and
samples the seafood, talks to "Molly" the parrot and jives to a live
band. What a place to enjoy an evening brew and watch the sunset...
just watch out for pirates!
More videos showcasing the Nanaimo, The Harbour City at: http://www.youtube.com/DestinationNanaimo
June 26, 2009 | Field Reports >
Nanaimo, Ziplining & Bungee Jumping
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The Harbour City Nanaimo in the Vancouver Island region is home
to the first bungee jumping operation - WildPlay Element Park - in
North America. BC Field Reporter Chris Wheeler hits the zipline and
throws himself off a 140 foot bridge during his first time Bungee
Jump... what a rush!
Share your secrets about Nanaimo by submitting your Youtube videos & Photos for a shot at getting some great prizes: http://www.secretnanaimo.com
June 24, 2009 | Field Reports >
Sidney, Attractions
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The Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre in Sidney, BC showcases the
marine life of the Salish Sea! Tourism British Columbia Field Reporter
Chris Wheeler attended the opening day and journeyed from "seafloor to
seashore"! You'll love the sea elevator and all the spectacular marine
life in the Gallery of the Salish Sea!