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Vancouver 2010 Vectorial Elevation in the Miss604 Flickr Group

Comments 6 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Vectorial Elevation is illuminating the night sky, sending beams of light across English Bay and Vanier Park. When I first wrote about the free public outdoor light show I added a poll to my site where 77% of readers agreed that they are all for this display. Photo credit: fredericklin on Flickr Walking home at […]

Vancouver 2010 Surrey Torch Relay

Comments 6 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Last night the Olympic Torch Relay probably met its largest audience yet. Surrey opened their Celebration Site with the lighting of the cauldron by Daniel Igali, who ran the last leg of the day with the flame. Photo credit: Jan Vozenilek on Flickr / JanVozenilek.com My sister said it was absolutely filled with people, which […]

Vancouver 2010 Ontario House

Comments 17 by Rebecca Bollwitt

This evening I checked out the media preview of Ontario House. Located along the shores of False Creek between BC Place and Molson Canadian Hockey House, it’s an interactive hub of activity. Free Nightly Concerts: February 9, 2010 Down With Webster February 12, 2010 Bedouin Soundclash February 13, 2010 Downchild Blues Band February 14, 2010 […]

Day Tripping: Squamish

Comments 3 by Rebecca Bollwitt

It’s been ages since I updated my Day Tripping series and thanks to our trek up to Squamish yesterday I can revive it with a worthy entry. Half way between Whistler and Vancouver lies the historic town of Squamish, BC. Known for its Sea to Sky proximity, windsurfing, The Chief, and its namesake the Squamish […]

Vancouver 2010 ValleyFest in North Vancouver

Comments 3 by Rebecca Bollwitt

ValleyFest in Lynn Valley is North Vancouver’s own community celebration site for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. The Torch Relay will make its way to the Lynn Valley Centre on day 104, February 10th with music and entertainment at 11:00am and the torch ceremony from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. From February 12th until the 28th […]