While the rain has been leaving most locals feeling a bit glum, we can all rest easy knowing that we have such a fantastic backyard in which to play when the sun sticks around for a nice long haul this summer. Nine weeks into the getaway giveaway series for BC Travel Tuesdays and we’ve been thrilled with the response. We’ve had a few Vancouver Island giveaways already and this is one of the biggest to date.
backyardbc is a new travel website designed specifically for residents of British Columbia. Essentially a “be a tourist in your own backyard” program, participating hotels & resorts offer residents of BC exclusive rates and specials, designed to motivate BCers to travel more within the Province. Each offer has its own unique reservation code, and all bookings are done directly with our hotel and resort partners. Visit backyardbc online, on Twitter, or Facebook and see more of BC!
The winner of BC Travel Tuesday: Week 8 Hotel Grand Pacific Victoria is Tamara (and she has been notified by email). This week’s property is also located in Victoria and is probably the most recognizable hotel in the city, if not all of British Columbia. It’s the prestigious, historic, regal, legendary, Fairmont Empress.
Fairmont Empress Website, Twitter, backyardbc listing Location: 721 Government Street, Victoria, BC About: “Enjoyed by kings, queens and celebrities, cherished memories are created for guests of Afternoon Tea in the hotel’s historic Tea Lobby. A recent multi-million dollar renovation of each Fairmont Gold room and suite epitomize modern luxury accommodations in Victoria. A bounty of dining options with a farm to fork philosophy ensures the best of Vancouver Island is engaged in your dining experiences.” Prize: Two nights in a Fairmont Gold room and their famous Afternoon Tea for two. Value: $1500
To enter to win, leave a comment on this post and/or post the following on Twitter:
I entered this week’s @backyardbc @miss604 #bctraveltuesday contest #tt http://bit.ly/bctraveltuesday9
Gift certificates for hotel and resort stays will be sent directly to each weekly winner so they can arrange their visit personally with the property. Some restrictions apply, based on availability. Must be 19 years of age or older to enter and win.
View all posts in the series by following or subscribing to my BCTravelTuesday tag. Open to residents of BC.
It’s no secret that hockey fever is alive and well in Vancouver… and it’s June. While it’s an unfamiliar feeling, it’s something this city’s been waiting for since Cyclone Taylor won the cup at the Denman Arena back in 1915. While browsing the Vancouver Archives’ blog, Authenticity, I noticed their latest post features hockey history in Vancouver. Fittingly, that will be the theme of today’s “Archives Photos of the Day” for June 8, 2011.
Date: 1920
Subject: Vancouver Women’s Hockey Team
Archives Item#: CVA 99-58
Date: 1930
Subject: Vancouver Lions Hockey Team
Archives Item#: CVA 99-3829
Date: 1930
Subject: Vancouver Lions Hockey Team Members
Archives Item#: CVA 99-3839
All photos above were taken by Stuart Thomson and are available on Flickr or through the Vancouver Archives online.
Date: 1920s
Subject: Vancouver Hockey Player
VPL Accession Number: 17993, 17996
Photographer: Stuart Thomson
Date: 1948
Subject: Vancouver Canucks, PCHL Championship Team Member
VPL Accession Number: 84097I
Photographer: Ray Munro
Date: 1948
Subject: Old Timers Hockey Game at the Forum
VPL Accession Number: 84067B
Photographer, Studio: Artray
Date: 1948
Subject: Vancouver Canucks Player
VPL Accession Number: 40963
Photographer, Studio: Province Newspaper
Date: 1950s
Subject: Breaking Up a Hockey Fight
VPL Accession Number: 41827A
Date: 1948
Subject: Hockey Finals, Seattle vs Vancouver Canucks
VPL Accession Number: 84075C
Photographer: Stu Hertz
All photos in the section above are from the Vancouver Public Library’s online archive.
Capilano Suspension Bridge, one of the region’s most popular tourist destinations, has just added a new attraction to compliment the treetop adventure and of course, the bridge.
Jutting out from the granite hillside, Cliffwalk is high, narrow, and in some sections made of glass, in order to give visitors an unbelievably unique view of the forest and canyon below.
If you think you have what it takes to head out on the Cliffwalk, I have a prize pack to give away that includes 4 passes to the park and a $50 gift certificate for lunch at the Bridge House (total value is over $180). You can enter to win by doing any or all of the following:
Leave a comment on this post (1 entry)
Post the following on Twitter (1 entry)
I entered to win a @capsuspbridge #Cliffwalk prize from @miss604 http://ow.ly/5cexj
I will draw one winner at random from all entries on Friday, June 10th, at 12:00pm.
June is bike month in Vancouver and as a result the Velopalooza festival is hosting weeks of events and themed bike rides around the city. Cadbury’s Bicycle Factory campaign and I will be hosting an event tomorrow night that will feature a screening of the documentary “Wheels of Change”.
What A documentary about the difference a bicycle can make to communities in Ghana Where The Roundhouse Community Centre When June 7, 2011 at 8:30pm (the film is about 45 minutes long) Tickets Not required. Just show up to watch the film & have some snacks
I’ll be saying a few words about my experience in Ghana and Cadbury will be providing refreshments including their products that you can use to help build and send bikes to school children in Africa. Please join us for this free event (ride your bike along the sea wall if you can) and check out everything else that’s happening with Velopalooza this month.
For the first time ever I am proud to say that June is all about the Canucks. Our beloved team has made it to the Stanley Cup Finals and although events around the region have been re-scheduled to make room for game nights, there’s still plenty going on in-between match up with the Bruins (and we’ll finish them off in less than 5 games anyway, right?)
Should you have a fundraiser, festival, or community event you would like to promote for free, you can send me an email to get it listed on the monthly event roundup. Please provide the name of the event, the date, and a link.
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