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Catch the Passion – BC Welcomes 2010 Paralympic Winter Games!
Friday, March 12th, 2010 by Cheryl MacKinnon
THE CELEBRATION IN BRITISH COLUMBIA CONTINUES
WITH THE 2010 PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES
The Colour of Medal
Thursday, February 25th, 2010 by Cheryl MacKinnon
Following the first week of Olympic competitions in Vancouver and Whistler, Canada and her provinces shone bright. The celebrations were on the podium and the streets of Vancouver and Whistler. We’re nearing the end of week two and the medals ke
Uniquely Canadian Menu Items at Pan Pacific Vancouver Hotel
Sunday, February 14th, 2010 by Cheryl MacKinnon
Looking for a taste of Canada during the 2010 Winter Games? Head down to the Pan Pacific Vancouver Hotel for incredible views of the North Shore, the harbour and mouth-watering food and drink.
Klahowya Video
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 by getawaybc.com
To read more about this year’s celebration of Aboriginal culture at the Pan Pacific please click here
To watch the Video and get a quick glimpse into the beauty and excitement of local aboriginal communities – click here
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Sail the Seas of BC
Monday, February 8th, 2010 by Cheryl MacKinnon
For those of us lucky enough to call BC home, this year – 2010 – is our time to shine. Celebrate the Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver or exploring the province by sea with BC Ferries. It’s all here and it’s all ours!
Mike from Toronto writes:
Monday, February 8th, 2010 by getawaybc.com
This picture was taken as we were coming back from Hawaii and we were landing at Vancouver airport. Thought u might like it… its also a good way for me to procrastinate studying for my exam on Monday!!
Mike
Kla-how-ya…Welcome to Aboriginal Tourism in British Columbia
Friday, January 29th, 2010 by Cheryl MacKinnon
It’s a fabulous way to discover the beauty of British Columbia’s aboriginal culture and heritage while enjoying the pleasurable ambiance of one of Vancouver’s best loved luxury hotels.Enjoy the cultural displays of Aboriginal Tourism at Pan Pacific Vancouver during Vancouver’s Winter Olympics.
Kla-how-ya ~ Menu Items by Chef Daryle Nagata of Pan Pacific Vancouver
Friday, January 29th, 2010 by Cheryl MacKinnon
Discover the essence of aboriginal tourism in British Columbia and enjoy a First Nations inspired meal at the beautiful Pan Pacific Vancouver during the Vancouver Winter Olympics from February 12 to 28, 2010
Birthplace of Skiing in Canada…Lake Louise, Alberta
Monday, January 25th, 2010 by Cheryl MacKinnon
Soon enough, Canada will have proudly hosted two Olympic Winter Games – 1988 in Alberta and 2010 in British Columbia. Twenty years on, Alberta continues to bask in its glory of the Games, warmly inviting all to come and see for ourselves why it’s so special here!
Congratulations to our Getaway BC Contest Winners
Sunday, January 24th, 2010 by Cheryl MacKinnon
This lucky couple, lovely Teresa and husband Helmut of Surrey, are the excited winners of our getaway to the gorgeous Georgian Court Hotel in downtown Vancouver. They’ll be dining at the well-loved William Tell Restaurant and at a culinary extravaganza on Granville Island with Edible BC!
Warm thanks to our generous sponsors, the Georgian Court Hotel, [...]