October 07, 2008 | Field Reports >
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I was taking a stroll around Stanley Park and during my wanders I ran into some raccoons who gave me some great advice to go for a ride on the Horse Carriage! We are so lucky to have such a huge park right by downtown Vancouver. Happy 120th Anniversary Stanley Park!
April 30, 2008 | Tips from Travellers >
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I've travelled by bike and train in Thailand, New Zealand and the U.S.; but it wasn't until a couple of tour-ready folding bikes were put into my hands that I even considered doing it at here in B.C.
Accordingly, I devised a "gonzo" three-week bike and train journey across western Canada and presented an itinerary to my friend Michelle: we would board the "Whistler Mountaineer" from Vancouver to Whistler, pedal around Whistler valley for a couple of days, then board Rocky Mountaineer's "Fraser Discovery Route" to head north and east to Jasper, Alberta via Quesnel. After a few days in Jasper, we could swap trains and step aboard VIA Rail's "Canadian" and head east to Saskatoon (in Saskatchewan), then Winnipeg (Manitoba). We'd spent a couple of days cycling around in each city and then take VIA Rail back to Jasper.
I warned her that in Jasper we'd go hardcore: we would clip panniers onto the Dahons and road-test the bikes on the 300-kilometer stretch of mountainous highway between Jasper to Banff. We'd leave our sleeping bags at home and stay at yet-to-be-confirmed Hostelling International wildernous cabins along the way. Once in Banff we'd get back on track and complete the rail circle almost a month later by climbing on Rocky Mountaineer's "Kicking Horse Route" to return to Vancouver via Kamloops.
What happened? I wrote
35 short stories en route and if f you're interested in a trip like this, I hope the stories provide you with some useful information!
February 07, 2008 | Tips from Travellers >
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In 2006 I spent 3 days in Vancouver on business and was amazed! To sit in a conference room and spy a mountain top over your Customers' shoulder was unbelievable. The next time I go to Vancouver my family will be with me....we won't want to return home!!
February 07, 2008 | Tips from Travellers >
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Vancouver is a beautiful city....
February 22, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
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It was 1980. I was on a cross-Canada train trek (except by bus in places like between Vancouver and Victoria) visiting artist-run galleries in order to better function as manager of a gallery in my hometown. I was enjoying the day in Vancouver before boarding the train for my return trip East. It was my 24th birthday!
Almost a month later I was home and found out my grandfather had passed away on my birthday! He died while happily watching a CFL game on TV. Somehow, I have always looked at this BC experience as some kind of karmic connection between Ontario and British Columbia and my grandfather and I. I have yet to return to the West to continue the journey, but I know someday, somehow I will. Stay tuned: I am!
February 21, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
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We found this revolving restaurant within walking distance of our B&B.
We had cocktails in the evening and brunch on Sunday and saw the most amazing view at very affordable prices!
February 21, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
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If you've never been to BC....then just go!
Spectacular scenery, friendly people, lots to do.
If I didn't have so many "roots" in ontario, I would live out there!
May 12, 2006 | Tips from Us >
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British Columbia has, yet again, won the RV-friendly Welcome Mat Award! For the fourth year in a row, Good Sam Club members (1 million of them) have voted British Columbia as the most RV-friendly province to visit. I have spent more than a few nights in a camper (small C class) and have would to agree – not that I’m biased or anything.
September 26, 2005 | Tips from Us >
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One of my favourite things to do downtown
Vancouver is walk in a big square. Four unique streets all join together, and in an hour or two you can capture the essence of them all and get in touch with the diversity of the city. Robson to Denman to Davie to Granville to Robson.
Yesterday I started on
Robson Street, the see and be seen street. The spend all your money before you go home street. The high end, high style street that surprisingly offers much to be bought at discount prices. I made it to the other end with only a few bumps and a new bohemian bracelet, despite all the shoe stores with half price signs summoning me in.
Denman Street is laid back with funky shops, restaurants and cafes, which all lead to English Bay beach. I stopped at Bud’s for some greasy fish and chips and a brew before heading down to the waterfront, where a fire dancer just finished her show. Pretty much every night of the week you can catch some type of street entertainer, from violin quartets and comedians to African drummers and sketch artists. I threw a Toonie ($2 coin) into her donation hat and kept walking.
Davie is the gay-friendly street and is dappled in rainbows. I sat down at one of the hot pink bus stops for a rest and watched everyone walk by. And I mean everyone. An obviously well off couple in their convertible Acura. Two young, Japanese women holding hands with a picnic basket and a sleepy boy. A transvestite, I think, all dressed up. An elderly man with a fedora and walking cane.
Granville is a street in transition. I used to come down here to catch a flick, hunt through vintage clothing stores and dance at the Commodore Ballroom. Now I come down for 99 cent pizza, a drink after work with friends and to dance at the Commodore Ballroom. The street is considered the club and bar zone for Vancouver. As it was a bit
August 24, 2005 | Tips from Us >
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If you find yourself in Vancouver without a car and want to do a little sightseeing, consider getting yourself a Transit Daypass, available from most 7-11 convenience stores or just about any place that sells lottery tickets. The Daypass allows unlimited travel on BC Transit services for an entire day. So if you're really on the move the savings really starts to add up, not to mention you don't have to fuss with finding exact change every trip. Vancouver's transit system is broken into three zones, so where you want to go will determine which Daypass you need to buy. Visit
HelloBC for some ideas on things to see and do in Vancouver And for more information on Vancouver's Trasit services, go to the
Translink website.