Once the current COVID0-19 ‘circuit breaker’ restrictions are eased, we can hope to start planning summer getaways. This summer, Vancouver Island will host one of the province’s newest destination attractions when Malahat SkyWalk opens in July 2021. This new outdoor experience will offer visitors with the ‘ultimate natural high.’ “Malahat SkyWalk will provide British…
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5 Attractions To Celebrate Labour Day
For over a century Labour Day has annually celebrated the achievement of workers. Here’s a selection of local attractions that celebrate the pioneering spirit and hard labour put in by workers in the various industries that opened up our area. If you’re looking for a Labour Day activity, why not make a day trip our of Vancouver…
Fly Over Canada Takes Off
Vancouver’s newest attraction, Fly Over Canada is generating big buzz since opening this month. Located in the former IMAX Theatre space, the multi-million dollar 4D attraction brings a year-round activity to the far end of Canada Place. The experience begins at the Fly Over Canada kiosk at the start of Canada Place, then strolling along…
Top Travel Destinations
In 2012, the UN World Travel Organization (UNWTO) calculated that global tourism had reached a record breaking one billion travellers in the year. British tourist, Mrs Dale Shepard-Floyd arriving in Spain was symbolically revealed as the world’s 1 billionth tourist on December 13, 2012. With a billion people packing a suitcase and travelling there are…
2011 NA Outgames – more than just fun & games
With just over 2 month to go before the 2011 North America Outgames begins, preparations are in full swing for all components of the week-long festivities. Athletes will be competing in 18 sporting events including Soccer, Volleyball, Hockey, Eco-Challenge 10K Run, Golf and many more taking place throughout the Lower Mainland and Whistler. In addition…
Dr Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden
The first and largest classical Chinese garden outside of China, Vancouver’s Dr Sun Yat Sen Gardens are part museum, part cultural education and part botanical garden all within a walled oasis on the edge of Chinatown. Named for the “Father of Modern China” the Dr Sun Yat Sen Gardens are an authentic representation of a…
Top Vancouver Attractions for Spring Break
As Spring is upon us and students are out on Spring Break, parents are probably seeking out family activities to occupy and entertain the little ones. While a trip to Disneyland might be on everyone child’s wishlist there is still plenty of fun to be had locally to make everyone happy. Leave the hustle and…