26th
February
2010
By: Eric Steinbach
It’s common knowledge among seasoned tourists that summer and early fall are the best times to visit and tour the Okanagan wine country in B.C. There will be thousands of fellow tourists if you chose to visit during the peak season of crush, a time when the vines are packed with plump grapes and the harvest of the freshest grapes takes place.
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21st
February
2010
by neha sharma
Vancouver Art Gallery
Located in Vancouver’s downtown core, the Vancouver Art Gallery is the largest art gallery in Western Canada and is one of the most respected in Canada. The Vancouver Art Gallery is home to international travelling pieces from various artists as well as over 200 permanent pieces
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posted in Canada, Travel Tips, Vancouver, British Columbia, museum |
6th
February
2010
by Jon Simpson
As Valentine’s Day approaches, love is creeping into the air and people are desperately trying to come up with original gift ideas.
Thanks to budget airlines you can find cheap flights to an increasing number of destinations, so why not take your partner away to a soppily named destination this Valentine’s Day?
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posted in Australia, Canada, US, New York, Midwest, Japan, Valentines Day, Germany, British Columbia |
9th
December
2009
by Mark Etinger
According to the National Ski and Snowboarders Retailers Association, over 5.5 million individuals participated in the ski season in 2007. The average skier skied for 6.2 days and the stats were at roughly 60% male, 40% female. The median age is 33 years old! That’s a pretty good percentage for skiers in the US. If I factored in all the other skiers as well you would definitely see a major number. However, this time we are just going to do the stats and the best places to ski in the US. I’m sure most people would consider this a hard thing to do since the US has such beautiful places to visit and such amazing options when it comes to a winter ski vacation!
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posted in Canada, US, Colorado, Skiing, Vacation, Northwest, Snowboarding, British Columbia |
20th
November
2009
by Alex Gwen Thomson
North of Seattle, south of Edmonton and east of Vancouver lies one of North America’s best kept and most beautiful secrets. With an international airport and a bustling year-round appeal, the Okanagan Valley majestically sits nestled among some of the purest mountaintops on the planet.
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posted in Canada, Travel Tips, Hiking, Mountains, Lake, Fishing, golfing, British Columbia |