February 14, 2010 | 2010 Olympics >
Richmond, Sightseeing Tours
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Complementing the myriad of shows, installations and games at Richmond’s Olympic OZone complex is BC Street. I took a stroll along its collection of stalls showcasing British Columbia’s diverse communities, from log cabins in the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast to alpine peaks in the Kootenay Rockies. All offered competitions to win awesome holidays in the province.
At the Comox Valley tent, I delved back into pioneer history on a virtual heritage walk. Exhibits at the Vancouver Coast & Mountains stall included guest ranching, scuba diving and winery touring. I made the most of their free samples of local honey and cheese.
Vancouver Island’s Sooke demoed its ‘Wild by Nature’ side, with a killer whale replica and mock marina, complete with lighthouse. Also coastal and wild, Tofino’s booth proved a real hit, taking photos of visitors on green screens, then superimposing them onto surfing or salmon fishing scenes. My husband can now boast he caught the Tyee (the “big one” in Aboriginal parance).
February 09, 2010 | Field Reports >
Richmond, Sightseeing Tours
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Getting around Vancouver area is a lot easier with the new Canada Line
Skytrain system. From Richmond and Vancouver in just 26 minutes, you
can hit all the best spots in the city along the way. From Richmond Centre Mall to the Richmond Oval, to the River Rock Casino and we haven't even hit downtown!
The Canada Line
also take you to Olympic Village where the Olympic Line Demonstration
Streetcar will be running through February and March. Take a ride while
you can! It's so fun and convenient, I hope it will stick around but we'll have to see!
The Canada Line also connects you to downtown Vancouver where the other Canada Line and the West Coast Express begin. You can virtually get anywhere in the city - cheap and conveniently!