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FUSE at the Vancouver Art Gallery

Comments 35 by Rebecca Bollwitt

35sharesThe Vancouver Art Gallery is hosting their signature nighttime art, music, and performance event, FUSE, this Friday June 17th from 8:00pm to 1:00am. Since its inception in July 2005, thousands of Fuse-goers have converged at the Gallery for this unique adult event. Live performances in the Gallery spaces, DJs, eclectic Gallery tours and unexpected surprises […]

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Vancouver Canucks Riot Aftermath, How to Help

Comments 71 by Rebecca Bollwitt

72sharesThis post was published on the night of the riot downtown. Please scroll down to view updates and details that have been published throughout the days that followed. Photo: PiscesDreamer on Flickr After the Vancouver Canucks lost their battle for the Stanley Cup to the Boston Bruins over 100,000 people downtown began their journey home. […]

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Worldwide, We Are All Canucks

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

2sharesCanucks fans are everywhere; on the streets, in the airports, and on every continent. When we used to do The Crazy Canucks podcast, we had listeners in New Zealand, China, the United States and the UK. Whether it’s expatriates now living abroad or international fans of the game in general, hockey crosses oceans or borders. […]

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BC Travel Tuesday: Week 10 Oswego Hotel Victoria

Comments 260 by Rebecca Bollwitt

260sharesThere’s only one thing on the mind of everyone in BC right now and that’s hockey. However, after the dust settles tonight (and heart rates return to normal) wouldn’t it be nice to get away? I’m a little late for our BC Travel Tuesday feature but we still have a few properties to go in […]

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Lord Stanley and Vancouver

Comments 6 by Rebecca Bollwitt

6sharesThis morning the Vancouver Park Board said on Twitter that June 15th (the date of the Canucks game 7 match-up with the Boston Bruins) is also the 170th 103rd birthday anniversary of the death of Lord Stanley1. While we know Stanley for the park that was named in his honor, and his coveted cup, I […]

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Surrey Summer Festivals 2011

Comments 4 by Rebecca Bollwitt

4sharesWhen I was growing up in Surrey, our summer activities included rollerblading over to Mac’s for some Frosters, swimming in the Kwantlen Park Pool, running various park trails, and heading out to the skate park with our BMX bikes. Over the last five years or so, there’s been much more going on throughout the summer […]

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Vancouver Canadians: Hall of Fame Week 1

Comments 53 by Rebecca Bollwitt

53sharesEven though Vancouver is a hockey town, there is a strong history of baseball that runs deep. From the Asahi at the Powell Street Grounds to our Little League World Champion participants and of course, the legendary Nat Bailey Stadium where Babe Ruth once visited. I admit, it wasn’t until I married a man from […]

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Canucks Fan Time Lapse Videos

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

1shareI love featuring creative videos of Vancouver, from time lapses to tributes that tug at our heart strings. There’s no shortage of content being uploading during the Stanley Cup Playoffs and fan enthusiasm is at an all-time high. Even the Johnny Canuck video has been published on the Huffington Post. In case you were unable […]

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Village Carnivale on False Creek

Comments 4 by Rebecca Bollwitt

4sharesThe Village on False Creek is presenting the free “Village Carnivale” this week with community artists, performers, activities, food vendors, face-painting, and a 65-foot ferris wheel. The Carnivale runs Thursday June 16 & Friday June 17 (4:00pm to 9:00) and Saturday June 18 & Sunday June 19 (11:00am to 7:00pm). The festival is free for […]

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Grind for Kids 2011

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

1shareThe Grouse Grind officially opened for the season on Saturday as Vancouverites and visitors alike took to the 2.9 kilometer trail that goes right up Grouse Mountain. Known locally as “Mother Nature’s Stairmaster”, this 30 degree ascent is either on the bucket list of many or a part of their weekly routine. Photo credit: planetc1 […]

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