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June 26, 2009 | Field Reports > Nanaimo, Bungee Jumping
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
July 2, 2009 | Tips from Us > Vancouver, Beaches & Swimming
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BC Girl and Canadian Idol Finalist Carly Rae Jepsen shoots her latest video on the beaches of Vancouver. You too can build a castle and stay until the sun comes down. Enjoy!
July 2, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Penticton, Festivals & Events
Wow! The Pacific Northwest Elvis Festival was a huge success. For the first time ever the two big events, the Saturday Night Tribute Show and the Sunday Judged Finals, sold out completely. This has become a very impressive event, attracting top talent from around North America. Between the Elvis Festival and the Peach City Beach Cruise, it was really amazing to see the traffic in downtown Penticton. There were people everywhere because both events took place within the same two block radius. On top of that, the Penticton Farmer's Market STILL ran on Saturday morning. Talk about things to do! Summer in Penticton is jammed with so many great things: sun, sand, festivals, fresh fruit, wineries... the list goes on.
July 2, 2009 | Tips from Us > Bowen Island, Dining
Next time you are heading to Bowen Island, don't limit your visit to Snug Cove but climb the hill up to the lesser crowded Artisan Square. Not only will you find some delicious chocolate at Cocoa West and awesome local jewelry at by local jazz singer Christie Grace you will also find one of the most amazing bistros I have come across. Artisan Eats has just the right blend of fabulous local food, atmopshere and a small but excellent wine list to make it a reason in itself to go back to Bowen Island more often. I want to try everything on their menu!
July 2, 2009 | Field Reports > Nanaimo, Bars, Nightclubs & Lounges
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 29, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Prince George, Cuisine
If you’re looking for a place to stop and have lunch, that will excite your taste buds stomach, try Cimo Mediterranean Grill in Downtown Prince George. Their daily lunch specials include such items as homemade spinach and ricotta ravioli with a tomato basil sauce and tilapia and goat cheese wrap with your choice of homemade tomato and caramelized onion soup or fresh baby greens salad. After you finish fantastic lunch, make sure you try one of the delectable desserts such as lime panna cotta or pot de crème with poached strawberries. While the food was as delicious as it comes, the best part of this lunch was the price which was reasonable on even a student’s budget. The next time I visit, it will have to be for dinner, which looked just as mouth-watering as lunch! Too bad they aren't open for breakfast too.
Krystin
June 29, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Prince George, Other
The weekend of June 27, 2009 was the Hit to Pass Extravaganza at the PGARA Speedway Park in Prince George, BC. This event boasted over a dozen vehicles of all shapes and sizes. The cars drove around and around the track, crashing and smashing into one another until they couldn’t run anymore. At this point the pushercar had to shove them into the pit to be fixed. Parts were flying everywhere, so much so the track had to be cleaned of debris after every race. Other events of the evening included a trailer race, an appliance race (where coolers and ovens got strapped to the roof of each car) and a log truck car toss. All these events provided the crowd with much excitement for the entire evening. With many more events to come this summer, I highly recommend an evening at the PGARA Speedway.
June 29, 2009 | Tips from Us > North Vancouver, Kayaking (Ocean)
I admit, there was a day last week that I just couldn't fathom spending behind the desk. Luckily, I had an exit plan in my back pocket, and took a friend up on her invitation to spend the day in North Vancouver.
Let's just say the day's experience ranged from serene to downright scary. We started with a gentle kayak from beautiful Deep Cove - quiet, calm, relaxing. But if I thought the heart rate was going to stay low for the full day I had another thought coming. By afternoon we were at the peak of Grouse Mountain ziplining at high speeds and heights through the forest. Yikes!
Amazingly, by 5pm I was safely down the mountain and home again. And when my husband asked how my day was, I could only say, "just another day at the office."
June 29, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Taylor, Other
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The stock car races were on full force this past weekend in Taylor, BC. Saturday and Sunday, June 27th and 28th saw many local racers from around the Peace region take part in the Doug Babcock Memorial Points Challenge at the Taylor Speedway.
All different participants took part in the weekend of fun, from knowledgeable drivers themselves to family, friends, local supporters and visitors. The weather could have been nicer—many grumbled about the cool air and overcast sky (a sprinkle of rain provoked more frustration)—but the sun ended up shining for the last part of the day on Sunday, and although the race started late on Sunday, everyone finished and all was well.
Perhaps the most interesting part of the race is the variety of cars—the many makes and models, sizes and colors of the vehicles. That and the local spirit the race inspires: the cheering and support rang loud and clear!
June 28, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Prince George, Cuisine
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