Dec 28th, 2012 at 6:00PM:
This Victoria pier, the Ogden Point Breakwater Pier in James Bay, Victoria, British Columbia, is today's Photo of the Day. Piers are strange metaphors for travel, as they function both as cul-de-sacs and tethers to the familiar, but there can be no question they are great for centering images. This photo was taken by Flickr user `James Wheeler on Christmas Eve. He observes in his image notes ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Photo Of The Day: Victoria Pier
Dec 28th, 2012 at 6:00PM:
This Victoria pier, the Ogden Point Breakwater Pier in James Bay, Victoria, British Columbia, is today's Photo of the Day. Piers are strange metaphors for travel, as they function both as cul-de-sacs and tethers to the familiar, but there can be no question they are great for centering images. This photo was taken by Flickr user `James Wheeler on Christmas Eve. He observes in his image notes ...10 Farm-To-Table Restaurants In Vancouver, Canada
Oct 22nd, 2012 at 12:00PM: During a recent visit to Vancouver, Canada, it was apparent many restaurants are trying to create sustainable, farm-to-table menus. It's a great city if you're an eco-conscious traveler due to the many options for any price level. To help guide you, here are some top picks for morally conscious cuisine in Vancouver.
Diva at the Met
645 Howe Street
I'm not sure there are any other ...Photo Of The Day: Frozen Lake
Oct 19th, 2012 at 6:00PM:
This frozen lake in the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District in British Columbia was shot last February by Flickr user `James Wheeler. I like its black-and-white moodiness, its starkness, and the way that it demands respect for winter. The image notes mention that the photographer's daughter slept in a sled crossing over the frozen lake. This detail adds an extra stillness to the image.
...Guide To Vancouver On A Budget
Oct 7th, 2012 at 10:00AM: Vancouver, Canada, has much to offer the visitor in terms of restaurants, nightlife, hotels and culture. However, while it's a worthwhile destination, it can also get expensive. To help you make the most of your trip to the city without breaking the bank, here is a budget-friendly guide to Vancouver.
Get Outside
Vancouver's waterfront location, mountainous terrain and many microclimates ...5 Must-Try Food Trucks In Vancouver, Canada
Oct 4th, 2012 at 12:00PM:
It's been more than a year since the launch of the pilot project that expanded Vancouver's street food from hotdogs and chestnuts to fresh international fare and local cuisine. Because of the project's success, the number of mobile eateries has expanded, meaning it's harder to find the really worthwhile carts and trucks. To help guide you, here are five must-try mobile eateries in Vancouver. ...3 Stand-Out Sushi Restaurants In Vancouver, Canada
Sep 23rd, 2012 at 4:00PM: Vancouver, Canada, is filled with restaurants serving Asian cuisine, especially sushi. With hundreds of these types of venues sprawled across the city, it can be difficult to choose where to go. If you're looking for something a little out of the ordinary, try one of these stand-out sushi restaurants in Vancouver.
Let's Roll
104-1184 Denman Street
Located in Vancouver's West End, Let's ...Victoria International Chalk Festival Debuts In British Columbia
Sep 12th, 2012 at 5:00PM: We can now add another quirky festival to the already long list of creative events. Visitors and locals can go back in time to their childhoods, when playing with chalk was an everyday occasion. These sidewalk drawings, however, contain a bit more talent than your average 5-year-old-drawn stick figure and house.
The Victoria Chalk Festival will debut from September 12 to September 16, 2012, in ...10 Offbeat Fringe Festivals From Around North America
Aug 12th, 2012 at 11:00AM: An array of fringe festivals are happening around North America, bringing together the most out-of-the-ordinary artists from around the world. From dancers, to acrobats, to buskers to unusual performance artists, these fringers will show that they are not only talented, but were born to perform. Want to see a show in the near future? Check out these 10 great fringe festivals to check out before ...Massive New Ski Resort Gets Approval In British Columbia
Apr 4th, 2012 at 7:00AM: Government officials in British Columbia recently approved a plan to build a massive new ski resort in the province's Purcell Mountains. When complete, the Jumbo Glacier Alpine Resort will be one of the largest ski areas in all of North America and will become the first on the continent to operate year-round.
It is estimated that it will take approximately two years and $900 million to complete ...Video of the Day: Paraplegic girl bungee jumps in Whistler
Mar 19th, 2012 at 7:00PM:
Traveling with disabilities poses its own set of challenges. However, challenges can be overcome. That's what makes this video so inspiring. Not one to let her paralysis keep her from enjoying an adventure, this paraplegic woman bungee jumped - with her wheelchair - off a bridge in Whistler, BC. The next time you're feeling skittish about hitting the road, trying something new or testing your ...
Hotel in Vancouver, Canada, puts a new spin on in-room iPads
Feb 1st, 2012 at 3:30PM: No need to worry about tipping your tour guide on your next trip to Vancouver, Canada, as the OPUS Vancouver hotel has recently added iPads to each of their 96 guest rooms to act as personal tour guides of the city. While the trend of adding tablets to hotel rooms is not a new concept, the OPUS adds a new spin by having the technology reflect the guests' personality and show them around the city. ...Photo of the Day: Western skies
Jan 17th, 2012 at 6:00PM:
There's something indescribably calming about looking over a body of water at sunrise. Flickr user James Wheeler captures this feeling in today's Photo of the Day, taken at 6 a.m. from an old pier in the West Point Grey district of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The image's quality is partially thanks to Wheeler's Nikon D5000, but the scenery doesn't hurt either.
Does your photo ...Burgess Shale online exhibition brings 500 million year-old sea back to life
Dec 3rd, 2011 at 1:00PM:
The Burgess Shale in British Columbia, Canada, preserves an amazing collection of fossils of sea creatures from the Cambrian period. This was a time dating from 488 to 542 million years ago, when complex creatures were beginning to evolve but before the dinosaurs existed.
Some of the creatures were pretty strange, like the Anomalocaris canadensis pictured above in this image courtesy Nobu ...Video of the Day: Urban skiiing
Nov 28th, 2011 at 6:30PM:
Despite the oddly warm weather we're experiencing in the Northeast right now, it is technically the start of ski season is many part of the country. However, it can be difficult to get to a proper ski destination whether due to finances, lack of time or friends who flake on planned trips. Well, this skier didn't go anywhere but his own neighborhood to hit the slopes. He crosses streets, jumps ...
Alice in Wonderland pop-up restaurant opens in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nov 24th, 2011 at 10:00AM: And, you probably thought Alice in Wonderland was just a fairytale. Not anymore, as Swallowtail Canada presents their pop-up restaurant, Down the Rabbit Hole, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, from November 24-December 17, 2011.
Diners will not just enjoy delicious cuisine, but will actually experience the world of Alice in Wonderland. The night begins just outside an enchanted forest ...Wine, food, and partying at Cornucopia in Whistler, Canada
Oct 27th, 2011 at 12:00PM: From November 10-13, 2011, Cornucopia, a four day and night food and wine festival, will take place in Whistler, Canada. The event caters to both amateur enthusiasts as well as experts with seminars, tastings, and culinary programs that allow attendees to gain insight and knowledge.
In addition to educating the palate, Cornucopia will also be hosting an array of parties including:
Araxi's ...The Whistler Sabbatical Project - sign us up
Oct 26th, 2011 at 1:00PM: We're a sucker for these amazing free trip contests. Year-long diving contracts in Australia? We'll get SCUBA certified. Photographing wedding locations across Ireland? We'll find a husband. For this new incentive from Tourism Whistler, we'll learn to ski on more than just the bunny slopes.
Dubbed the "Whistler Sabbatical Project," this one-month, all expenses paid trip will include airfare, ...Whistler: On the inside looking out
Sep 9th, 2011 at 1:00PM:
We've all heard it before. Spoken in commercials, printed in brochures and even told to us by friends when describing a place: "There's something for everyone." Sure, many places live up to that incredibly broad statement. Certainly diverse cities like New York, Barcelona and Tokyo truly do have something for every type of person and traveler. However, some places fill very specific niches. ...Orcas, sea kayaking, and sea planes: a day trip to Washington's San Juan Island
Aug 16th, 2011 at 12:30PM: I woke up early one morning last week and realized that August 15th would mark two years since I arrived in Seattle. Normally I wouldn't take note of such a thing, given that I tend to move with the frequency of a fugitive. Staying in one place just isn't in my nature.
But here I was, 24 months into life in Seattle, and of the many things I'd yet to do, I hadn't: been to the San Juan Islands ...Photo of the day - British Columbia storm
Jun 9th, 2011 at 5:00PM:
A storm off Ucluelet, British Columbia is the subject of today's Photo of the Day, snapped by Flickr user James Wheeler. The rocks in the foreground, the cute lighthouse, and the turbulent sky all provide compelling contrasts here. The April storm seems at once dramatically terrifying and insubstantial.
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