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Dec08

Vancouver Olympics Games, 2010

Vancouver, British Columbia is a host city for the next Olympics Games, 2010. Despite of the fact that it is only 35 miles north of the U.S. border, Vancouver feels and looks different from any other big city in the United States or, for that matter, Canada. With its glass-and-steel towers, Vancouver could be in Asia.

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Mar20

48 hours in Vancouver, Canada

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Vancouver is two cities rolled into one. This Canadian city is absolutely spectacular with its panoramic hiking and bike paths, with pine-tree-lined waterway that connects Vancouver with the Pacific Ocean. The city is one of the world’s most livable place because of expanding restaurants scene, quickly neighborhoods, distinctive shops and lively bars that party all night.

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Feb15

Eagle Nook Resort, Vancouver

Eagle Nook Resort

Located on the West Coast of Vancouver Island in the heart of one of the most picturesque natural areas of the Pacific Northwest, situated on 70 secluded acres of pristine forest. No roads lead to Eagle Nook Resort. Water taxi transfer departs from Ucluelet, for a 45 minute scenic cruise thought the Broken Groups Islands. The marine wildlife excursion is a truly memorable experience. While coasting by islands with amazing rock outcroppings, gorgeous beaches, tiny inlets and majestic forests, all breathtaking – whether seen on a sunny day, through coastal mists you will be in touch with nature.

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May20

Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa: A $16-million Grand Vision

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Since their discovery in the late 1800s, visitors have travelled on horseback, by boat, and later by car, to benefit from the healing powers of Harrison Hot Springs and to stay in the renowned resort hotel overlooking Harrison Lake .
Rich in history and surrounded by breathtaking scenery, Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa was a natural acquisition by Delaware North Companies in fall 2002. The company is pleased to have made the resort the latest member of its family of world-class park, resort and tourism properties.

“Harrison is a jewel waiting for a grand vision, experience, and the capital required to develop it sensitively and bring it to the level of an international resort destination,” says new General Manager Donald Ponniah.

Ponniah, most recently at the corporation’s Tenaya Lodge in Yosemite, CA, jumped at the chance to move to British Columbia . “BC is truly ‘supernatural.’ When we’ve completed our renovation and restoration work, Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa will be a must-stay destination for its rich history, healing springs, scenic location and top caliber resort accommodations.”

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Mar21

The Botique Hotel – Style and Comfort

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The Opus Hotel Vancouver is a deluxe hotel located in fashionable Yaletown. The Opus is Vancouver’s most stylish and contemporary boutique hotel, just steps away from the inner harbor, recreation, shopping, spas, and some of the city’s best restaurants. Guestrooms feature five unique schemes ranging from modern and minimalist to artful and eclectic, with fort and style as the unifying elements. Opened in September 2002 and recently voted one of the “World’s Best Places to Stay” by readers of “Nast Traveler magazine”. For your recreation and relaxation, the hotel features a fitness room and can arrange massage and full spa services upon request.

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