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Tall Ships in Steveston

History, adventure and fun are sailing into Richmond June 3 to 7 for Ships To Shore Steveston 2011. Four renowned tall ships will dock at Garry Point Park, reliving the days when Richmond’s Steveston Village was a major port-of-call for fleets of sailing ships from around the world. Leading the small fleet are the Lady [...]

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WHALE WATCHING SEASON OFF TO A GREAT START IN RICHMOND, BC

Local tour operators anticipate a particularly successful whale watching season after unusually high transient killer whale sightings over the last few weeks. “We’re seeing transient killer whales in larger numbers than in previous years and all the whales that we see seem to have babies with them,” says Cathy Morimoto, owner and office manager at [...]

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CLIFFWALK Opens at Capilano Suspension Bridge on June 3

At 300 feet (91 metres) above Capilano River, CLIFFWALK is an adrenaline-pumping series of narrow suspended stairs, bridges and walkways. A signature u-shaped bridge cantilevered over the river canyon and glass-bottomed decks highlight the 700 foot (213 metre) journey, offering spectacular river, canyon and rainforest views. Educational signage with ecological information from the David Suzuki [...]

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Enjoy Whistler makes it affordable to getaway to Whistler this March Break

KIDS STAY AND SKI FOR FREE Travel during March Break can be costly. To help minimize costs and maximize fun, families who book with Enjoy Whistler by January 31, 2012 for travel in March, kids 12 and under will receive free lodging, lift tickets, rental and transfers with the purchase of an adult equivalent. To [...]

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Woodwards Windows/BC Ferries Walking Tour Contest

Home for the Holidays! The Woodward’s Windows have been a Vancouver Christmas tradition since the 1960s, delighting shoppers with holiday scenes and characters from years gone by. The displays have been a treasured part of the Christmas magic at Canada Place since 1993. For the first time in 17 years these historical treasures will be [...]

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FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS — A MAGICAL DATE NIGHT

We could all use a little more romance in our lives; a little magic to vanquish the Winter Solstice blues. What could be more romantic and more magical than spending an evening strolling amidst hundreds of thousands of brightly twinkling lights while sipping on hot chocolate and listening to seasonal music? It’s the stuff of [...]

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THE PATRON SAINT OF STANLEY PARK

By Hiro Kanagawa Starring Jillian Fargey, Brian Linds, Derek Metz, introducing Valsy Bergeron and Joseph Gustafson Director Stephen Drover Set Designer Naomi Sider Costume Designer Carmen Alatorre Lighting Designer Conor Moore Sound Designer Noah Drew Dramaturg Rachel Ditor Stage Manager Marion Anderson Apprentice Stage Manager Colleen Totten November 25–December 26, 2010  |  Revue Stage A [...]

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WildPlay Maple Ridge Now Open

Growing international trend of human powered activity drives British Columbia growth of outdoor adventure parks www.wildplay.com Maple Ridge, B.C., July 15, 2010- Today MLAs, mayors, local councillors and children’s groups were all invited to be the “First to Go Wild” at WildPlay’s fourth new location in Maple Ridge. Riding the wave of interest in human [...]

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