Looking for a getaway accommodation in Whistler Village, my friends and I recently found the boutique Adara Hotel. Trendy and contemporary, the Adara is perfectly located in the heart of the village. Greeted by friendly staff, guests are welcomed into a stone and wood 2 level lobby warmed by a large fireplace. Guests can have…
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Flower Count 2012
Early each year, whilst most of the country is locked in the dead of winter, Victorians are found crawling about on their hands and knees through their gardens counting flowers. The results of this year’s 36th Annual Flower Count tallied over 2billions blooms. Last year, a low count due to weather, yielded just 260,457,579 blossoms….
Favourite BC Attractions
In recognition of the BC Tourism Industry Conference, happening now in Victoria, here’s a look at some of BC’s favourite attractions* from around the province. How many have you visited? What are your favourites? Stanley Park : this 1000 acre park is home to Vancouver Aquarium, Miniture Train, Children’s Water Park, Siwash Rock, Brockton Lighthouse, 9…
Be A Tourist In Your Own Town Vancouver
When you’re on vacation do you check out sight, attractions and events? Do you do the same when you are at home? Probably not unless you have a visitor in town, right? Well now’s your chance to experience some of the great local attractions and sights without costing you a cent! Free is the best…
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…
Candlelight Conversation Dinners
Looking for a reason not to cook or just a great excuse to go out for dinner? This Thursday October 21st make it a date night and head out to one of the many restaurants in Vancouver, Victoria & all around the province, participating in this year’s Candlelight Conservation Dinners. With the lights dim and the candlelight flickering…