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I'll be leaving Vancouver Online with my final post before September, as I'll be away for most of August! Till then, here are some suggestions on what to do before summer is over:
Saturday, August 3, 2013
August 2013
It's a grey start to August, after a record breaking dry July, but summer is far from over!
I'll be leaving Vancouver Online with my final post before September, as I'll be away for most of August! Till then, here are some suggestions on what to do before summer is over:
I'll be leaving Vancouver Online with my final post before September, as I'll be away for most of August! Till then, here are some suggestions on what to do before summer is over:
Friday, July 26, 2013
Honda Celebration of Light
Summer means the season of fireworks for Vancouver, and the Celebration of Light is at the centre of it.
3 countries are participating in the annual fireworks competition this year: UK, Canada, and Thailand. The event attracts hundreds of thousands of people around the world every year, and it's shaping to be another great year for the event.
Celebration of Light:
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3 countries are participating in the annual fireworks competition this year: UK, Canada, and Thailand. The event attracts hundreds of thousands of people around the world every year, and it's shaping to be another great year for the event.
Celebration of Light:
- July 27 - United Kingdom
- July 31 - Canada
- August 3 - Thailand
The Red Bull Airshow will also make its return to the Celebration of Light on July 31st and August 3rd. The Airshow amazed crowds back in the 2011 Celebration of Light.
Another thing happening along with the Airshow is SHOREfest 2013, a concert presented by SHORE 104.3FM.
Worried about the crowd? The YVR Observation Deck and The Keg Lounge offer seating for those who don't want to compete for a place to watch the fireworks. Tickets are available here: http://www.ticketstonight.ca/includes/events/index.cfm?action=displayDetail&eventid=7038
Celebration of Light Website: http://hondacelebrationoflight.com
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What do you enjoy about the Celebration of Light?
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Friday, July 5, 2013
Vancouver's Lively Summer Streets
With organizations like VIVA Vancouver, Vancouver streets are never dull.
In efforts to reduce car usage and enhance sense of community, Vancouver has been sprucing up streets and public spaces for the past couple of years.
Here's what you can expect for the summer of 2013:
Viva Granville:
Viva Vancouver brings events to Granville St and closes it off to vehicles every weekend in the summer until Labour Day:
Carnaval del Sol: July 6-7
HUB Bike Rodeo: July 13 & August 10
MoV Upcycled Urbanism: July 13
Swing Dancing: July 14 & August 4
Five Hole For Food: July 20
Telus Go Cafe: July 20-21
Axe Capoeira: July 28
TaiwanFest: August 31 - Sept 2
QR Code Treasure Hunt: July 6 - August 25
Robson St Seating Installation
Started in 2011, VIVA Vancouver has been closing off the 800 block of Robson St to pedestrians only for seating installations. Changing every year, with the "urban beach" in 2011 and Pop Rocks in 2012, this year it's Corduroy Road.
Sunday Afternoon Salsa @ Robson Square
Free salsa dance lessons every Sunday until August 25. Great experience and great way of having fun and meeting new people!
Parklet Pilot Program
VIVA Vancouver has invited businesses to build their own parklets this year, which are parking spaces that have been transformed into "mini plazas". These parklets remove parking spaces but really enhance the atmosphere of the sidewalks around Vancouver.
Rainbow Crosswalk @ Davie/Bute
In celebration of the LGBT community, Vancouver will be painting a permanent rainbow crosswalk at the Davie/Bute intersection, just in time for Vancouver's pride festivities.
Keys to the Street
Launched by CityStudio in collaboration with the City of Vancouver, there are now 4 public pianos around the City of Vancouver, inviting the public to come try it out, whether you're a musician or not. This project was inspired by similar projects in other cities like in Montreal, Toronto, and London.
Yaletown Farmer's Market
Every Thursday, mid-August to end of September
Enjoy the festive atmosphere of Vancouver by wandering the streets this summer!
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In efforts to reduce car usage and enhance sense of community, Vancouver has been sprucing up streets and public spaces for the past couple of years.
Here's what you can expect for the summer of 2013:
Viva Granville:
Viva Vancouver brings events to Granville St and closes it off to vehicles every weekend in the summer until Labour Day:
Carnaval del Sol: July 6-7
HUB Bike Rodeo: July 13 & August 10
MoV Upcycled Urbanism: July 13
Swing Dancing: July 14 & August 4
Five Hole For Food: July 20
Telus Go Cafe: July 20-21
Axe Capoeira: July 28
TaiwanFest: August 31 - Sept 2
QR Code Treasure Hunt: July 6 - August 25
Robson St Seating Installation
Started in 2011, VIVA Vancouver has been closing off the 800 block of Robson St to pedestrians only for seating installations. Changing every year, with the "urban beach" in 2011 and Pop Rocks in 2012, this year it's Corduroy Road.
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| 2012 Pop Rocks Installation |
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| 2013 Corduroy Road (via @Viva_Van on Twitter) |
Sunday Afternoon Salsa @ Robson Square
Free salsa dance lessons every Sunday until August 25. Great experience and great way of having fun and meeting new people!
Parklet Pilot Program
VIVA Vancouver has invited businesses to build their own parklets this year, which are parking spaces that have been transformed into "mini plazas". These parklets remove parking spaces but really enhance the atmosphere of the sidewalks around Vancouver.
Rainbow Crosswalk @ Davie/Bute
In celebration of the LGBT community, Vancouver will be painting a permanent rainbow crosswalk at the Davie/Bute intersection, just in time for Vancouver's pride festivities.
Keys to the Street
Launched by CityStudio in collaboration with the City of Vancouver, there are now 4 public pianos around the City of Vancouver, inviting the public to come try it out, whether you're a musician or not. This project was inspired by similar projects in other cities like in Montreal, Toronto, and London.
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| (via CBC news) |
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| Locations of pianos (from citystudiovancouver.com) |
Every Thursday, mid-August to end of September
Enjoy the festive atmosphere of Vancouver by wandering the streets this summer!
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Thursday, July 4, 2013
Canada Day 2013 (video)
I was at the Canada Day celebrations at Jack Poole Plaza on Canada Day, and wow, was the atmosphere amazing! Lots of fun; come down next year if you didn't make it!
Of course, there were other great events in honour of Canada Day around Vancouver...but sadly, I can't be in multiple places at once :) Send in pictures of your Canada Day 2013 experiences to share if you can!
Video:
What did you do in celebration of Canada's birthday?
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Of course, there were other great events in honour of Canada Day around Vancouver...but sadly, I can't be in multiple places at once :) Send in pictures of your Canada Day 2013 experiences to share if you can!
Video:
What did you do in celebration of Canada's birthday?
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Saturday, June 29, 2013
Canada Day 2013 around Vancouver
Canada Day 2012
Canada Day is almost upon us. The day that makes us proud to be Canadian. Here are just some of the many events happening around Vancouver to celebrate Canada's 146th birthday:
July 1st, 2013
Downtown Vancouver
Canada Day Parade: Begins at 7pm at Georgia/Broughton, heading east to Burrard, and down Burrard to West Pender St
Canada Day @ Canada Place: The 26th annual Canada Day at Canada Place is an all day event, boasting "the biggest birthday celebration outside of Ottawa". Music, dance, cuisine, and much more!
Canada Day Burrard Inlet Fireworks: 30-minute fireworks show beginning at 10:30pm. Nothing says Canada Day like fireworks! (Barge between Coal Harbour and North Vancouver)
Canada Day @ Granville Island: Also featuring its own parade, starting at 1:30pm
Vancouver International Jazz Festival and the International Busker Festival also continues on Canada Day, so stop by if you have time
North Shore
Red & White Picnic @ John Lawson Park: Performances beginning at 4:30pm and fireworks with the 2nd fireworks barge off West Vancouver, also beginning at 10:30pm along with Downtown's fireworks
North Van Canada Day @ Waterfront Park: Noon to 4pm, parade starts at 10am
Burnaby
Edmonds Community Centre Opening & Canada Day: Celebrate the opening of the new community centre on Canada Day! 10am to 3:30pm
Canada Day @ Burnaby Village Museum: Free admission and other celebrations! 11am to 4:30pm
Surrey
Surrey Canada Day: Presented by Coast Capital Savings, featuring numerous performances and fireworks! All day event, fireworks start at 10:15pm
Steveston Salmon Festival 2013: Pancake breakfast, parade, and the famous salmon bake to honour Canada Day. All day event
Let me know if you want any other events posted on here. Enjoy the weather and the long weekend!
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Thursday, June 27, 2013
Capilano Suspension Bridge
Explore North Vancouver's canyons in a dramatic way at Capilano Suspension Bridge...
The bridge looks fine when looking across from one side. Different story, however, when you actually cross it.
Capilano Suspension Bridge is great for all lovers of nature, with boardwalks cutting through places normally inaccessible. From the Treetops to the side of cliffs and 230ft above the the Capilano River, this attraction is a way of discovering nature like you never have before.
I found myself stumbling and grabbing onto bridge in my slow journey across the canyon...but lots of fun, I must admit
Across the bridge is Capilano Suspension Bridge's EdgeWalk, which gives you nice views of the canyon "on the edge", as well as Treetops Adventure, which lets you connect with nature on a higher level (in more ways than one).
Back on the other side is CliffWalk, Capilano Suspension Bridge's newest addition. Impressive views, if you can handle the height.
Capilano Suspension Bridge brings nature to you with more than just "a walk in the park". Through the unique ways of connecting with nature, I also picked up a couple of neat things about our native land. I'll refrain from spoiling the details and let you find out more when you visit :)
For more information, visit http://www.capbridge.com.
Capilano Suspension Bridge Promo:
**BC residents can get unlimited admission for one year for the price of one day's admission!
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Saturday, June 22, 2013
Update: VanOnline Weekly Pictures (#VanOnlineWP)
A picture's worth a thousand words, or so they say.
Vancouver Online Weekly Pictures (or #VanOnlineWP) will be a new weekly series on Vancouver Online showcasing the pictures from you, the Vancouver Online viewers.
Every Saturday, Vancouver Online will feature and credit submissions received in the past week on the blog.
How To Enter #VanOnlineWP:
Vancouver Online Weekly Pictures (or #VanOnlineWP) will be a new weekly series on Vancouver Online showcasing the pictures from you, the Vancouver Online viewers.
Every Saturday, Vancouver Online will feature and credit submissions received in the past week on the blog.
How To Enter #VanOnlineWP:
- By email: Send your picture to vancitybconline@gmail.com
- Twitter: Send your picture to @VanCityBCOnline with the hashtag #VanOnlineWP
- Instagram: Hashtag your picture with #VanOnlineWP. Vancouver Online will set up an Instagram account sometime this week.
#VanOnlineWP Rules:
- Your picture must be of Vancouver, Canada or refer to Vancouver in some way
- Your picture must be sent before 5pm PT of each coming Saturday
- Pictures must be appropriate for all viewers
This is a great way to share Vancouver from your own POV, in picture. I'll be looking forward to seeing all your submissions!
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Got any questions, concerns, or requests? Leave a comment below or contact Vancouver Online at vancitybconline@gmail.com
Friday, June 21, 2013
Vancouver International Jazz Festival
The annual Vancouver International Jazz Festival is back starting today to July 1, Canada Day.
I've never actually been down to the festival, but I passed by the Vancouver Art Gallery a few times in the previous years and it looked very exciting. The Jazz Festival isn't just limited to downtown though; there are 35 venues across the Lower Mainland this year for this popular event.
Downtown Jazz Weekend June 22-23 kicks off the festival with free concerts all day.
There will be some road closures and transit changes during this festival. For more details about the events and closures, visit Vancouver International Jazz Festival's website at http://coastaljazz.ca
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I've never actually been down to the festival, but I passed by the Vancouver Art Gallery a few times in the previous years and it looked very exciting. The Jazz Festival isn't just limited to downtown though; there are 35 venues across the Lower Mainland this year for this popular event.
Downtown Jazz Weekend June 22-23 kicks off the festival with free concerts all day.
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Saturday, June 15, 2013
Car Free Day
Car Free Day is tomorrow, and it's a perfect way to kick off Vancouver summer block parties. Leave your car and join the rest of the community in this great event!
Car Free Day will be happening on Main St, Commercial Drive, Denman St, Kitsilano, and Semlin St on Sunday, Jun.16. For more info, visit http://www.carfreevancouver.org/celebrate-car-free-day-in-vancouver-on-sunday-june-16th/
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Friday, May 31, 2013
May.31-June.2 Weekend
Summer is finally here! (at least weather-wise) Lots of community oriented events happening this weekend, and with great weather, it's gonna be a lot of fun!
But however you spend your weekend, I just hope you find some time to get out and get some vitamin D :) Happy Friday!
Events:
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Monday, May 27, 2013
Victoria on Victoria Day Weekend (in pictures and video!)
Last week, I travelled to the city named after Queen Victoria, on the Victoria Day weekend.
For those who haven't been to Victoria, it's a 1-2 hour ferry ride from the Twawwassen or Horseshoe Bay terminal (Horseshoe Bay ferry goes to Nanaimo; another 1-2 hours away from Victoria). Many people from Vancouver go there during holidays, looking for a period of relaxation.
But just because Victoria can be relaxing doesn't mean that can't be festive as well. I caught up with the Victoria Day parade while I was there:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9qbgODU4aE&feature=youtu.be
Victoria is absolutely beautiful and it certainly looks like a "capital" city. Take a trip there sometime!
Pictures from Victoria:
For more info on Victoria visit these sites:
On a less positive note, right before I was about to cross the Lions Gate Bridge last Monday coming back from my trip, a motorcyclist was killed a few hundred metres in front of me. Let's remind ourselves to please drive safely and not rush...
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For those who haven't been to Victoria, it's a 1-2 hour ferry ride from the Twawwassen or Horseshoe Bay terminal (Horseshoe Bay ferry goes to Nanaimo; another 1-2 hours away from Victoria). Many people from Vancouver go there during holidays, looking for a period of relaxation.
But just because Victoria can be relaxing doesn't mean that can't be festive as well. I caught up with the Victoria Day parade while I was there:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9qbgODU4aE&feature=youtu.be
Victoria is absolutely beautiful and it certainly looks like a "capital" city. Take a trip there sometime!
Pictures from Victoria:
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| View from Royal BC Museum |
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| Inner Harbour |
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| Beetle at the Victoria Bug Zoo...very cool experience and knowledgable people ...but I was still scared |
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| BC Legislature |
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| My ride back to the hotel via water taxi! |
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| Bastion Square |
For more info on Victoria visit these sites:
On a less positive note, right before I was about to cross the Lions Gate Bridge last Monday coming back from my trip, a motorcyclist was killed a few hundred metres in front of me. Let's remind ourselves to please drive safely and not rush...
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Monday, May 6, 2013
Elephant Seal at Ambleside
Seal? Vancouver? You heard that right.
This elephant seal appeared in West Vancouver on Wednesday, choosing Ambleside beach as its "moulting grounds" for the next few weeks.
Elephant seals are usually found further north at this time, but it's not uncommon to see them on the BC coast. They spend most of their time at sea with the exception of a couple times in life, like moulting. Although it may look like the seal is sick during moulting, it's a completely natural process for elephant seals.
Go take a look at Ambleside Park if you have time; it's not everyday you see a wild marine mammal in Metro Vancouver. Remember to keep your distance and respect the mammal if you do visit :)
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This elephant seal appeared in West Vancouver on Wednesday, choosing Ambleside beach as its "moulting grounds" for the next few weeks.
Elephant seals are usually found further north at this time, but it's not uncommon to see them on the BC coast. They spend most of their time at sea with the exception of a couple times in life, like moulting. Although it may look like the seal is sick during moulting, it's a completely natural process for elephant seals.
Go take a look at Ambleside Park if you have time; it's not everyday you see a wild marine mammal in Metro Vancouver. Remember to keep your distance and respect the mammal if you do visit :)
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Sunday, April 7, 2013
VEVA Electric Car Showcase @ Park Royal Mall
(Hey guys, I'm sorry I've been in a struggle with time lately, but things should start easing down soon. Vancouver Online is back online :)
More posts coming soon! And also the start of a weekly series that I will release in a couple of weeks...)
Electric vehicles are on the rise around the world, and I decided to drop by and learn a bit more about them on Saturday.
At first glance, they don't look that different from gas-powered cars, and they aren't. The only major difference is on the inside, where there's batteries rather than a fuel tank.
The people at the electric car show were very informative, and I learned a lot being there. I happened to bump into the owner of the Nissan Leaf at the show, who told me that he's saving a lot of money by no longer going to gas stations. Only a ~$20 increase on his electrical bill! His 100% electric Nissan Leaf (2012) has a range of about 150km, perfect for his everyday needs.
There were also electric bikes at the showcase. But why might you need anything but yourself to power a bike?
Well, as the people there told me, the electric motor goes into power when you're going uphill so that you can ride uphill with ease. I thought it was a great idea.
You can open up the world of electric vehicles too by finding information online or going to one of VEVA's events. It's part of how Vancouver aims to be the "Greenest City in the World" by 2020!
Featured at the VEVA Electric Car Showcase:
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More posts coming soon! And also the start of a weekly series that I will release in a couple of weeks...)
VEVA Electric Car Showcase:
Electric vehicles are on the rise around the world, and I decided to drop by and learn a bit more about them on Saturday.
At first glance, they don't look that different from gas-powered cars, and they aren't. The only major difference is on the inside, where there's batteries rather than a fuel tank.
The people at the electric car show were very informative, and I learned a lot being there. I happened to bump into the owner of the Nissan Leaf at the show, who told me that he's saving a lot of money by no longer going to gas stations. Only a ~$20 increase on his electrical bill! His 100% electric Nissan Leaf (2012) has a range of about 150km, perfect for his everyday needs.
There were also electric bikes at the showcase. But why might you need anything but yourself to power a bike?
Well, as the people there told me, the electric motor goes into power when you're going uphill so that you can ride uphill with ease. I thought it was a great idea.
You can open up the world of electric vehicles too by finding information online or going to one of VEVA's events. It's part of how Vancouver aims to be the "Greenest City in the World" by 2020!
Featured at the VEVA Electric Car Showcase:
Got any questions, concerns, or requests? Leave a comment below or contact Vancouver Online at vancitybconline@gmail.com
Sunday, March 3, 2013
March!
Hey guys! Sorry about the lack of posts lately...I've been very busy and have had no time to post on the blog.
No worries, however, you can expect Vancouver Online to be back and running this month. It's an exciting time of the year! The days are getting longer, which means more time to be out and about. It's already been a great start to the month, with the Whitecaps getting their first win in their first game of the season at BC Place. The weather is also improving, which means more activities like gardening, golfing, and just being outdoors in general. Here's hoping to a great spring!
Happening around Vancouver this month:
No worries, however, you can expect Vancouver Online to be back and running this month. It's an exciting time of the year! The days are getting longer, which means more time to be out and about. It's already been a great start to the month, with the Whitecaps getting their first win in their first game of the season at BC Place. The weather is also improving, which means more activities like gardening, golfing, and just being outdoors in general. Here's hoping to a great spring!
Happening around Vancouver this month:
- Earth Hour 2013, the world's largest voluntary action for the environment happens at 8:30pm local time on Mar.23. Switch off your lights for one hour (or more!) to show your support
- The Vancouver International Auto Show goes on from Mar.26-31 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Great event for all car enthusiasts!
- The End for HST: April 1st
- More sunny days! :)
Earth Hour 2013 Video
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Thursday, February 7, 2013
Year Of The Snake Expo @ BC Place
I visited the new BC Place for the first time on February 2nd, and I was very impressed by the design of the stadium. It's a great place for big events, which is exactly what I came to at BC Place.
Year Of The Snake Expo was a great experience, whether you celebrate Chinese New Year or not. The vendors greet you with lots of enthusiasm, and the rides and games make it fun for all ages. Foods from a variety of Asian countries were also offered at the Year Of The Snake Expo. There was squid, deep fried mushroom, Hong Kong egg puffs, your common carnival food, and lots of other food for different taste buds.
Pictures from Year Of The Snake Expo:
Visit bcplace.com for more events!
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Year Of The Snake Expo was a great experience, whether you celebrate Chinese New Year or not. The vendors greet you with lots of enthusiasm, and the rides and games make it fun for all ages. Foods from a variety of Asian countries were also offered at the Year Of The Snake Expo. There was squid, deep fried mushroom, Hong Kong egg puffs, your common carnival food, and lots of other food for different taste buds.
Visit bcplace.com for more events!
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Sunday, February 3, 2013
Vancouver Aquarium
Enter the Vancouver Aquarium and you enter a world underwater. The Vancouver Aquarium does a great job at caring for these underwater creatures and they are dedicated to the conservation of marine life. It's a great place to visit in any type of weather and learn about these amazing creatures.
The Vancouver Aquarium features marine life from a variety of places, from the Amazon to the Arctic to our local BC coast. There aren't just fish inside, like many aquariums, but many other amazing creatures like belugas, dolphins, frogs, and even sloths. Not all the exhibits at the aquarium are underwater. During my time at the aquarium, I got to see the sloth moving around and eating (how lucky I am! They don't usually move around).
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| Sloth! |
Beluga shows, sea otter shows, and films at the 4D theatre in the Vancouver Aquarium are also shown from time to time. While I didn't catch the shows this time, I have in the past and they were pretty awesome. I did go see The Great Salmon Run at the 4D theatre though, which shows the tough journey that salmon go through. In case you didn't know, 4D is where you actually experience some of the effects that happen in the film yourself. For example, water splashes on you when a dolphin splashes into the water in the film. I'm not exactly a fan of the 4D films (scares me sometimes...lol), but it is a cool experience.
Take your time going through the Vancouver Aquarium and read some of the signs about the creatures. You can find out a lot of interesting facts about them and it makes your trip more worthwhile. The employees will also be happy to answer your questions if you have any.
Short clips from the Vancouver Aquarium:
Vancouver Aquarium's website: www.vanaqua.org
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Thursday, January 24, 2013
Weekly Update Jan.17-24
The Weekly Update will be posted every week looking back at the past 7 days, but also looking forward to the future and what you can expect from Vancouver Online soon. This week: Robson Street and YouTube
Robson Street
Robson Street is your destination if you want all the top brands. Click here to see the Robson Street post (video included!)
Vancouver Online's YouTube Channel
Well, if we're gonna publish a video, why not have a YouTube channel as well? Visit our channel (VancouverBCOnline). Expect more videos in the future!
Busy, busy, busy this week. Vancouver Online may be less active, but still expect posts from us. We're not too busy to stop posting yet!
Happening Around Vancouver this week:
- Dine Out Vancouver Food Festival, Canada's largest restaurant festival, continues this week all the way to Feb.3. Events happening all over Vancouver!
- The Maple Leaf Monster Jam and the Year Of The Snake Expo on Jan.26 and Jan.31 at the amazing BC Place. Both very cool events!
- Check out newly opened Fresh St. Market in West Vancouver
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Monday, January 21, 2013
Robson Street
Robson Street is Vancouver's famous shopping street located in Downtown Vancouver. Many fancy brands and good restaurants are on this street, so it's a great place to wander and spend the day. For a full directory visit www.robsonstreet.ca. Here are some short clips from Robson Street:
Take a visit!
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Take a visit!
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Thursday, January 17, 2013
Weekly Update: Jan.10-17
Welcome to Vancouver Online's first Weekly Update! The Weekly Update will be posted every week looking back at the past 7 days, but also looking forward to the future and what you can expect from Vancouver Online soon.
It's been an awesome first week here at Vancouver Online. From the first post to our new Twitter, here are this week's highlights:
First Post and Grouse Mountain
I guess I was wrong in my first post, since I've had a lot of spare time to work on Vancouver Online's blog. You can definitely expect more than 2 posts this month :) Vancouver Online also went snowshoeing at Grouse Mountain on Saturday, and it was a very fun experience. Check out the two blog posts from this week here:
New Design/Layout
The design and layout has changed drastically from the boring, one page blog that Vancouver Online started out with. However, you can still expect more changes to the layout and design as I think it could be made more convenient to use.
Twitter!
Yes, Vancouver Online got a Twitter account running this week! Check out @VanCityBCOnline and follow us for latest updates on the blog.
Vancouver Online will be posting videos on the blog later on, so you can expect a YouTube channel from us soon. Stay tuned!
Happening around Vancouver this week:
It's been an awesome first week here at Vancouver Online. From the first post to our new Twitter, here are this week's highlights:
First Post and Grouse Mountain
I guess I was wrong in my first post, since I've had a lot of spare time to work on Vancouver Online's blog. You can definitely expect more than 2 posts this month :) Vancouver Online also went snowshoeing at Grouse Mountain on Saturday, and it was a very fun experience. Check out the two blog posts from this week here:
New Design/Layout
The design and layout has changed drastically from the boring, one page blog that Vancouver Online started out with. However, you can still expect more changes to the layout and design as I think it could be made more convenient to use.
Twitter!
Yes, Vancouver Online got a Twitter account running this week! Check out @VanCityBCOnline and follow us for latest updates on the blog.
Vancouver Online will be posting videos on the blog later on, so you can expect a YouTube channel from us soon. Stay tuned!
Happening around Vancouver this week:
- The Cirque du Soleil goes on in Vancouver until Sunday. If you're interested, visit their website here
- The Vancouver Canucks are back! Their first game is on Saturday...don't miss out!
- Vancouver's Winter Farmers Market goes on every Saturday from 10am to 2pm at 30th and Ontario St. Eat local!
- Dine Out Vancouver Festival kicks off tomorrow and goes on until February. Canada's largest restaurant festival!
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Monday, January 14, 2013
Snowshoeing on Grouse Mountain
Vancouver is a great place to ski or snowboard in the winter with all the mountains near us. While snowshoeing may not come to mind at first when thinking of the North Shore mountains, it is a pretty popular activity and the fastest growing outdoor sport!
You can't drive up to Grouse, so you'll have to take the skyride up there. There's often lineups so you'll have to wait a while, but you can buy passes to skip ahead of some people in the line and reduce a lot of wait time. The view along the way is impressive, with Capilano Lake at the bottom and The Lions in the distance. The ride from the base to the the chalet at the top takes about 5 minutes.
Once you're up there, you'll have to walk a bit to the rental building. It isn't too far though, and the signs should point you in the right direction. You could also bring your own snowshoes if you want.
I started with the easiest trail, the Blue Grouse Loop, which is 1km long. Didn't seem that easy to me though...
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| Grouse Mountain Skyride |
You can't drive up to Grouse, so you'll have to take the skyride up there. There's often lineups so you'll have to wait a while, but you can buy passes to skip ahead of some people in the line and reduce a lot of wait time. The view along the way is impressive, with Capilano Lake at the bottom and The Lions in the distance. The ride from the base to the the chalet at the top takes about 5 minutes.
Once you're up there, you'll have to walk a bit to the rental building. It isn't too far though, and the signs should point you in the right direction. You could also bring your own snowshoes if you want.
I started with the easiest trail, the Blue Grouse Loop, which is 1km long. Didn't seem that easy to me though...
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| Entrance to the Trail |
I had trouble going downhill while snowshoeing in fear of slipping, but it was fun. Snowshoeing can be for anyone and doesn't really need a required amount of skill level (unless you're going on the tougher trails). It's also great exercise :)
One of the most well-known trails on Grouse Mountain is the 4.3km Snowshoe Grind, which starts at the chalet and ends on the summit of Dam Mountain, behind Grouse Mountain. This trail is for people who want more of a challenge. The view at the summit should be pretty nice, so I'm planning to do the Snowshoe Grind someday too.
My day at Grouse ended with some poutine at Lupins Cafe and a nice dessert trio at Altitudes Bistro, on the 2nd floor of the chalet. If you want something more fancy than casual dining, then there's also The Observatory, an award winning restaurant with amazing views of the Vancouver skyline. It's only open for dinner, however.
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| Dessert Trio! |
Grouse Mountain isn't just a place for skiing and snowboarding as many of us might think. It's a great place to spend the day for all winter enthusiasts. Snowshoeing, ice skating, and sleigh rides are just some of the activities you can also do up there. Grouse Mountain is also a great place to visit in the summer, with The Eye Of The Wind, the world's only wind turbine that allows you to stand in a glass observatory at the top of the tower, as well as ziplining. There are lots of attractions and things to do on Grouse, and it's a fun place to visit for anyone.
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| Ice Skating |
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| Sunset from the Chalet |
For more info, visit grousemountain.com
Thursday, January 10, 2013
First Post!
Welcome to Vancouver Online, just created a couple hours ago! I thought I'd start off with an introductory post about the blog and what you can expect here in the near future. Vancouver Online was inspired by multiple other blogs covering different cities. These blogs would always have many, many things going on in the cities on them, even though it doesn't seem that way at a first glance. Vancouver Online will strive to provide you the same.
What you can expect this month:
- At least 2 posts! I would love to post about things to do in Vancouver every day, but I have to address the other stuff in my life too
- Background change
- New features added to the blog
The goal of Vancouver Online is to help you realize that Vancouver, or any other community, has all sorts of things to do. You just have to dig deeper and find the things that interest you, whether those things are big or small. No community is "boring".
(Pop Rocks seating installation by VIVA Vancouver on Robson St)
Photo Taken: September 2012
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