September 26, 2010 | Field Reports >
Clearwater, Sightseeing Tours
Explore spectacular Wells Gray Country by Clearwater, BC with Field
Reporter Chris Wheeler. Take an airplane flight over scenic Wells Gray
Provincial Park where you see the Cariboo Mountains up close and North
America's largest canoe only lake, Murtle Lake! Then hike behind Moul
falls before seeing Dawson Falls, Spahats Falls, and world-famous
Helmcken Falls! Wells Gray is the Canada you imagined.
http://www.wellsgray.ca
September 16, 2010 | Field Reports >
Williams Lake, Festivals & Events
British Columbia Field Reporter Chris Wheeler joins the community of
Williams Lake for a massive barbecue sponsored by the Ministry of
Tourism, Culture and the Arts. Chris joins the guest host of the event
Kristi Gordon from Global BC and speaks with Lisa Faulds the grand
prize winner of the contest.
The winners of the "You Gotta Be Here‟ contest, selected randomly by a third party, are as follows:
Culinary
Delights: A six-day culinary adventure through the rolling valleys,
majestic peaks and breathtaking ocean views of the Vancouver, Coast and
Mountains Region. Won by Ian Trombley of Hazelton.
Island
Getaway: A seven-day Gulf Islands adventure that includes kayaking, and
pampering at indulgent spas, in the Vancouver Island Region. Won by
Robert Young of Nelson.
Wines and Vistas: A six-day tour of
the Thompson Okanagan Region resorts and lodges, as well as a sampling
of wines and outdoor experiences. Won by Judy Jolliffe of Campbell
River.
Mountain of Adventure: A five-day discovery of
glaciers, hot springs and adventures in the Kootenay Rockies Region.
Won by Lisa Faulds of Williams Lake.
Fly-Fishing Escape: A
three-day experience including flight-seeing and fly-fishing in the
Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Region. Won by Kathleen Hair of Vancouver.
Great
Northern Rail Ride: A four-day train journey across the diverse and
magical Northern BC Region. Won by Donna Garbelya of Kelowna.
Keep exploring BC and check out HelloBC facebook page at:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/HelloBC...
July 23, 2010 | Field Reports >
Vancouver, Festivals & Events
The opening show of Kooza from Cirque du Soleil in Vancouver was
incredible! BC Field Reporter Chris Wheeler checks out backstage before
seeing the big show! Info at:
http://tiny.cc/KoozaKOOZA
- a return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil - explores themes of
fear, identity, recognition and power. The show is set in an
electrifying and exotic visual world full of surprises, thrills,
chills, audacity and total involvement. Performances run from July 22 -
September 5, 2010 under the Grand Chapiteau Big Top Tent on the Concord
Pacific lands in Vancouver's False Creek area.
July 16, 2010 | Field Reports >
Vancouver, Festivals & Events
KOOZA from Cirque du Soleil has arrived in Vancouver, BC! The Grand
Chapiteau Big Top Tent is now raised and BC Field Reporter Chris
Wheeler joined in to see the action! The yellow and blue Big Top is now
part of Vancouver's skyline!
http://tiny.cc/Kooza KOOZA
- a return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil - explores themes of
fear, identity, recognition and power. The show is set in an
electrifying and exotic visual world full of surprises, thrills,
chills, audacity and total involvement.
Performances run from
July 22 - August 22, 2010 under the Grand Chapiteau Big Top Tent on the
Concord Pacific lands in Vancouver's False Creek area.
June 25, 2010 | Field Reports >
Summerland, Surfing & Watersports
Find more information about Summerland - Surfing & Watersports
Time to get wet with water activities on Lake Okanagan, BC! We are
talking boating, wakeboarding, wakesurfing, jet skiing, kayaking, and
paddleboarding in the Thompson Okanagan Region! BC Field Reporter Chris
Wheeler samples every water sport under the sun starting his morning
with a wakeboard at Summerland Waterfront Resort. After a sweet wipeout
in the warm Okanagan lake waters near Summerland, he makes his way to
Penticton, BC to explore more of the lake by kayak and paddleboard.
Life is good!
June 22, 2010 | Field Reports >
Princeton, Wineries & Vineyards
Explore a gold mine and taste wine of the Similkameen Valley in
the Thompson Okanagan Region with Tourism British Columbia Field
Reporter Chris Wheeler. Perched on a cliff face in Hedley, BC, the
Mascot Gold Mine is a place to experience what life was like as a hard
rock gold miner. Chris then travels further into the beautiful
Similkameen Valley to Cawston, BC and samples wines at both the
Crowsnest Vineyards and the Seven Stones Winery. Talk about the good
life!
June 16, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
Tofino, Surfing & Watersports
Find more information about Tofino - Surfing & Watersports
Headed up to Tofino, BC on Vancouver Island to escape life's
worries and enjoy the surf. The Ocean is a healer, and there is nowhere
better in Canada then Tofino to relax on the beaches and lose yourself
in the surf.
June 08, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
Kelowna, Boating & Sailing
Find more information about Kelowna - Boating & Sailing
During a trip through the Thompson Okanagan in British Columbia,
I took the jet boat for a rip on Lake Okanagan. It's a great summer
time place to go boating and make a splash!
April 06, 2010 | Field Reports >
Whistler, Skiing & Snowboarding
Find more information about Whistler - Skiing & Snowboarding
A group of 20 people won Tourism BC's Great Mountain Giveaway
where the contest winner and 19 family/ friends choose a trip to one of
BC's fabulous ski resorts. They chose Whistler Blackcomb and BC Field
Reporter Chris Wheeler joins them on their Great Mountain Giveaway
adventure where they hit 25cm fresh powder and a snowmobile ride to
Crystal Hut for a three course fondue dinner!
March 22, 2010 | Field Reports >
Vancouver, Festivals & Events
During its final day, The Paralympic Torch Relay travels from
Robson Square celebrations in downtown Vancouver to BC Place for the
Opening Ceremony! Torch Reporter Chris Wheeler follows the flame around
Vancouver, stops in for a coffee at Cafe Artigiano and visits the
Vancouver Art Gallery before viewing some sledge hockey at Robson
Square. He then follows the flame as it journeys on a Sea King
helicopter, two naval ships and a Zodiac boat to the Opening Ceremony!
The
10-day inspirational journey of the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Torch
Relay began on March 3, 2010 in Ottawa and visited several Canadian
Celebration Sites along its route to Vancouver, BC.
More Torch Videos at: http://www.youtube.com/2010torch