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.