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Vancouver ranked world's most liveable city

February 13, 2010

Vancouver has again topped a list of the top 10 most liveable cities in the world, giving the Canadian west coast city an extra boost as it opens the 2010 Winter Olympics.  In the annual survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit, Vancouver scored 98 percent on a combination of stability, health care, culture and environment, [...]

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Hosts to the Olympic Games

February 12, 2010

The city Vancouver sits at the edge of the Pacific Ocean, nestled in and around the slopes of the Coast Mountains. The city of Vancouver is named after a Captain George Vancouver an English explorer. It has a population of 587891. The 2010 Olympic and Paralympics Winter Games will be held here. Vancouver shopping is [...]

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Verdant and Vibrant Vancouver

February 11, 2010

Set in the midst of simply stunning scenery and regularly scoring as one of the top three most desirable cities to live in, Vancouver is a dynamic and rapidly changing cosmopolitan destination that has the added benefit of the natural wonders of its great outdoors. If you love the outside life then Vancouver is your [...]

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How Much Money Would a Family Need to Attend the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver?

January 31, 2010

1.6 million tickets to the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver became available and the prices range anywhere from $25 to $1100 per ticket. For the closing ceremony alone, the tickets may range anywhere from $175 to $775. This can be quite pricey, depending on the events that you attend and whether or not you’re a [...]

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Things To Do In Vancouver B.C. Canada: Stanley Park

January 25, 2010

In 1886, Vancouvers first City council made a momentous decision by petitioning the federal Government of Canada to lease 1,000 acres of a largely logged peninsula for park and recreation purposes. Following the establishment of the fledgling citys first official greenspace, Council then decided to set up an autonomous and separately elected committee to govern [...]

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The Famous Mountains Of Whistler In British Columbia

October 13, 2009

Whistler in British Columbia was founded as a ski resort in the early 1960′s and in 1975 it became Canada’s first ‘Resort Municipality’. This supreme year-round destination resort is around two hours drive from Vancouver, British Columbia. Whistler is not just for skiing, it is best for a wide variety of summer and winter activities. [...]

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Vancouver 2010, What is the History Behind the Winter Olympic Games?

October 11, 2009

The Nordic Games were the first iteration of winter Olympic games. Viktor Gustaf Balck first organized the Nordic Games in Sweden in 1901. This international mult-sport event that was designated specifically for winter sports was thereafter held regularly until 1926. In the meantime, Balck was rallying to have winter sports (starting with figure skating) included [...]

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Top Five Things To Do In Vancouver

October 9, 2009

Sightseeing is the first most popular holiday activity in Vancouver as this place has many historical attractions such as Yaletown, Gaoler’s Mews, Roedde House Museum and The Mansion. Vancouver has many museums including Vancouver Police Historical Society and Centennial Museum, Vancouver Museum and Vancouver Maritime Museum where the tourists can explore amazing artifacts. In order [...]

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Smirnoff Experience Wave 2 – Carnivale, Vancouver

October 7, 2009

Don’t miss out! Go to the video and photo pages to check out the craziness from the last wave of parties. BE THERE. CARNIVALE IS COMING TO TOWN, Vancouver Feature Crystal Castles DJ set with Guest Mix Master Mike Caprice 967 Granville St, Vancouver Doors open at 9 pm, Show start at 10 pm Tickets [...]

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Vancouver Designer Dresses Toronto International Film Festival

September 5, 2009

Tracey Copeman is the president and creative director of Narcissist Design Company. She says she jumped at the opportunity to dress the servers and bartenders at E-T Canada’s Festival Central.  “It’s going to be the spot to go to for all of the events around the Toronto Film Festival.  Narcissist has been lucky enough to be [...]

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