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| Take it Outside - TRADE SECRETS SUMMER EDITION
The peaks of the Coast Mountains, the sandy shorelines of the Pacific Ocean and the impressive city skyline make Vancouver one of the most picturesque cities in the world. This spectacular scenery makes for an impressive and unforgettable backdrop to a wide variety of outdoor activities. From adrenaline junkies, leisure seekers and all clients in between there are plenty of activites to enhance any holiday. Encourage your clients to take it outside when they visit Vancouver this summer. |
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NORTHLANDS GOLF COURSE
WESTWOOD PLATEAU GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
ANGLERS UNITE
BITES-ON SALMON CHARTERS
STS GUIDING SERVICES LTD
PADDLE POWER
ECOMARINE OCEAN KAYAK CENTRE
TAKAYA TOURS
ADRENALINE ADVENTURE
SKYDIVE VANCOUVER
ZIPTREK & TREETREK ECOTOURS
TOURS AND TRANSPORT
CANADIAN OUTBACK ADVENTURE COMPANY LTD
VANCOUVER ALL TERRAIN ADVENTURES |
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Vancouver Aquarium Continuing to put their focus on conservation and education, the Vancouver Aquarium has launched their new "Frogs Forever?" gallery, the aim of which is to rescue some of these amphibians from extinction. The new gallery features 26 species of amphibians and interactive activities that engage, amaze and inspire visitors to care for these important creatures of our natural world. Visitors to the Aquarium will learn that after thriving for over 360 million years, 2,000 to 3,000 of the world's 6,000 known amphibian species could go extinct in our lifetime - resulting in the single largest mass extinction since the disappearance of dinosaurs. www.vanaqua.org |
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Edible British Columbia Culinary concierge service Edible British Columbia is partnering with Audi Canada to offer new culinary weekend escapes to Vancouver Island and the Okanagan Valley wine region. Participants on these fun filled weekends see the best of the province's food and wine scene behind the wheel of a brand new Audi! Private chef dinners, winery tours, and lots of opportunity to relax and enjoy the scenery makes this a perfect getaway for families and groups. www.edible-britishcolumbia.com
Sightline Tours
Sightline coaches feature an advanced GPS triggered audio and video system that brings their tours to life. Historic photos are displayed on large monitors as the coach travels giving guests a glimpse into the past. Your clients will hear, see and move through history-a Sightline exclusive in Vancouver. |
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Tourism Vancouver's First Satellite Visitor Centre is Open for Business
Tourism Vancouver's new "satellite visitor centre" is now open for business. Located at the Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza on Robson Street, the temporary visitor centre is the first of between 10 and 12 planned for Vancouver in the lead up to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The satellite visitor centre project is part of a broad visitor servicing strategy developed in conjunction with the City of Vancouver, Tourism British Columbia, Tourism Whistler, Tourism Richmond and the District of West Vancouver, with endorsement from the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC). The satellite visitor centres will provide city and provincial travel information, and have full ticketing capabilities to sell all Tourism Vancouver member products available at our main Tourist Infocentre ( 200 Burrard St) and through Ticket's Tonight. |
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May 16 to September 7 Chinatown Night Market www.vancouver-chinatown.com
May 17 to September 30
May 29 to September 21
June 4 to 14
June 12 to July 13
Mid June
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June 20 to 29
July to August
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July 9 to August 16
July 18 to 20
July 23, 26, 30 & August 2
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August 4 to 17
August 14 to 24
August 16 to September 1 Don't miss our next issue featuring lodges, inns and bed & breakfasts!! |
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Want to add Vancouver to your list of destinations? Need help finding accommodations or services for your clients? Bringing a FAM tour to Vancouver in the future? Tourism Vancouver is here to help. Our experienced and highly motivated Travel Trade team will assist you in creating world-class experiences for your customers, provide you with contacts, assist with your itineraries, organize FAMS and offer collateral support to help you market and sell Vancouver! Contact the North America Travel Trade team for more information or go to our website at www.tourismvancouver.com/trade. | ||||||||||
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