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Preview the Olympic Venues
Feb10Curious about the Olympic Venues? Check out our aerial photos for a bird's eye view of the where the world's top athletes will be competing. Looking for directions? This article also provides links to maps and information on how to get to several of the key venues. BC Place: Click on the image above to explore an interactive panorama of BC Place and the surrou...
Top 5 Day Trips- A Day In Stanley Park
Apr09Stanley Park is a glorious natural oasis amidst the bustle of cosmopolitan Vancouver. This 1,000-acre park is criss-crossed with trails, ringed by the famous Seawall and filled with more than enough attractions to fill a day. Getting there: By car: Stanley Park is located on the western edge of downtown Vancouver. Drive westbound on Georgia St. and follow the signage for Stanley Park. You w...
Top 5 Day Trips - The North Shore
Apr02Getting to the North Shore is a pleasant journey by itself. If you're driving, head over the scenic Lion's Gate Bridge for a breathtaking view of the Burrard Inlet, and English Bay. If you're taking transit, the Seabus, departing from Waterfront Station in Downtown Vancouver is a pleasant and scenic way to get to North Vancouver. Among many exciting things to do on the North Shor...
Top 5 Day Trips - The Sunshine Coast
Apr02Truly one of the best things about British Columbia is its extensive ferry system, with dozens of routes running along the inside coast (between Vancouver Island and landlocked British Columbia). From Vancouver, there are two major ferry terminals, both under an hour's drive outside Vancouver. From there, you can go to a multitude of destinations – Vancouver Islands, any of th...
Top 5 Day Trips - Whistler/Blackcomb
Apr02One of British Columbia's most famous attractions, the Whistler/Blackcomb resort is a luxurious slice of paradise just two hours drive from Downtown Vancouver. Follow the scenic Sea-to- Sky Highway up from the ocean to the mountains, and you'll be in one of the world's top ski and snowboard resorts, catering to celebrities and the jet set, but still accessible to the average vacationer. V...
Top 5 Day Trips - Whale Watching
Apr02With Vancouver on the shores on the Pacific Ocean, tourists who want to see great pods of Orcas, gray whales and humpbacks have tons of companies competing to take them out on the water. Generally speaking, May through October is the best time to book a whale watching tour. Costs and packages vary wildly depending on how close you want to get and how much luxury you want. Some companies, l...
