Don't take our word for it, part 4 - The Vancouver Sun - A six-pack of B.C. secrets
An article from Jeff Lukovich with some great off the beaten track suggestions.
Don't take our word for it, part 3 - The Seattle Times: Take a bite out of Vancouver's famed market
The Seattle Times' Tan Vinh wrote a great article that reads like a foodies guide to Vancouver's markets.
Don't take our word for it, part 2 - Rocky Mountaineer in USA Today
USA today published an article about rail travel through the Rocky Mountains with the Rocky Mountaineer. I've never been on it myself but I hear it's spectacular. For more information, see the Rail Travel page on our main website.
Don't take our word for it
This week, Travel + Leisure Magazine released their 2006 World's Best Awards. In the Best Hotels in the Continental U.S. and Canada category, three BC Hotels made it into the top five.
- The Aerie, Malahat, Vancouver Island
- Sooke Harbour House, Sooke, Vancouver Island
- Charlotte Inn, Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard
- Inn at Little Washington, Washington, Virginia
- Wickaninnish Inn, Tofino, Vancouver Island
Vancouver was rates the #5 city in North America,
Victoria #8.
Canada's Parks Day 2006
July 15th, Saturday is Canada's Parks Day! Go out and enjoy your parks! There are various events and activities scheduled to celebrate the importance of our parks and historic sites on this special day. Visit a park near you! Find out more details at www.parksday.ca.
Goodwill offer to US Visitors from Gray Line West
In honor of the the U.S. Independence Day, Gray Line West is offering free admission for today only - July 4th, for its "hop-on hop-off" Double Decker Attractions Loop Tour to all American visitors to Vancouver. The special offer includes a one-day ticket onboard Gray Line West's authentic British Double Decker buses with hop-on hop-off accessibility throughout the city as well as a False Creek Ferries sightseeing trip. This popular tour stops at 20 of Vancouver's top attractions which makes it a quick and convenient way to see the city and appreciate the stunning views along the way. To hop onboard, guests can visit any of Gray Line West's hotel locations or Canada Place to obtain their free ticket. Proof of U.S. residency is required.