Cultural Olympiad: Taiwanese Nostalgia and Artists’ Videos Adorn the Vancouver Art Gallery
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All during the 2010 Winter Olympics and until May 2, The Vancouver Art Gallery exhibits an outdoor display that is part of the Cultural Olympiad. The outside of the Georgia Street wall of the Art Gallery is covered by a vibrant red floral mural, an expanded version of fabric designs common in Taiway in the early 20th century. This”big flower fabric’ as it is known in Taiwan, was used by couples on their wedding night and were part of a woman’s dowry, usually used as duvet covers...
February 16th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: 2010 Winter Olympics, Art, Attractions, Cultural Olympiad, culture, downtown art gallery, The Arts
Ukraine House Welcomes their 2010 Winter Olympics Team
... so I eventually left, disappointed that I did not see more of the Ukrainian culture on display.
There are a number of events planned throughout the 2010 Winter Olympics, so if you are of Ukrainian heritage you might find it interesting to visit and participate. You’ll be able to listen and dance to music by entertainers from the Ukraine and across Canada; sample some homemade Ukrainian dishes and taste Ukrainian beer, horika and other drinks. For an elegant evening, dance at the Olympic...
February 16th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: 2010 Winter Olympics, Announcements, Attractions, culture, Family Friendly, People
The Four Host First Nations Presents a 2010 Spectacular Fashion Showcase
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If you’re in Vancouver celebrating the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, be sure to visit the Aboriginal Artisan Village and Business Showcase at Vancouver Community College (1 block from the Aboriginal Pavilion, on the opposite side of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre). You’ll be amazed at the beautiful original First Nations art and crafts on sale and display here, all part of the Four Host First Nations contribution to the 2010 Winter Games celebrations.
I attended an outstanding...
February 16th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: 2010 Winter Olympics, aboriginal people, Announcements, Attractions, culture, Events, fashion, The Arts
Fun and Games for the 2010 Winter Olympics at the Richmond O Zone
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Hop on the Canada Line train and head for Richmond-Brighouse Station to celebrate the 2010 Winter Olympics at Richmond’s O Zone celebration site. It’s located two blocks south of the station near Richmond City Hall, which is part of the O Zone, a games-filled activity area that covers 60 acres and is Richmond’s Olympic’s hub.
My friend and I set out on a rainy Saturday intending to go straight to Heineken House, the Netherlands hospitality house. This is one of the...
February 16th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: 2010 Winter Olympics, Attractions, Events, Family Friendly, featuredarticle, Outdoors & Recreation
“The Mechanics of Man” Leonardo da Vinci’s Anatomical Drawings at the VAG
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An exciting exhibit started at the the Vancouver Art Gallery last weekend, running through until May 2. And from February 12 – 29, during the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, it’s absolutely FREE!
A collection of Leonardo da Vinci’s anatomical drawings, on loan from the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle in London, England, are on display, with the blessings of Queen Elizabeth II who allowed them to be loaned for this Olympic event. The exhibition was chosen specifically for its theme...
February 13th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: 2010 Winter Olympics, anatomy, Announcements, Arts and Entertainment, Attractions, culture, sports, The Arts
Carrying the Torch for Canada: 2010 Winter Olympic Games
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... hold it!
So hold that torch high, Canada, and let the world see how proud we are of our athletes and this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to host the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games.
PHOTOS by W. Ruth Kozak
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February 12th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: 2010 Winter Olympics, Attractions, Events, featuredarticle, People, People - Interesting Local People, top-feature, torch relay, Travel Tips - General Information
Celebrate the 2010 Winter Olympics at Squamish, Gateway to the Sea-to-Sky Highway
... Sea-to-Sky hub, is just minutes away from many of the Olympic venues at Whistler BC. Squamish welcomes guests to join in the action and fun of the 2010 Winter Olympics. There’s lots to see and do in Squamish. From February 12 – 28 the town celebrates this years Wild at Art Festival which includes the Wild at Art Gallery produced by VISUALS, at the UpStares Galleryon Cleveland Ave. in Squamish. Enjoy lots of music and entertainment around town featuring a lineup of performers...
February 11th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: 2010 Winter Olympics, Attractions, Events, Family Friendly, featuredarticle, museums, Outdoors & Recreation, Sports & Recreation
Treat Yourself to a Scandinave Spa Experience During the 2010 Winter Olympics at Whistler
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While you’re at Whistler for the 2010 Winter Olympics, why not treat yourself to a luxurious day at the spectacular new Scandinave Spa. This $9 million facility, located on the edge of Lost Lake and spruce Grove parks overlooking the peak of Mount Sproatt, just opened on February 6, 2010. It’s right in the heart of Whistler BC, North America’s largest ski resort, 1.3 kilometer ( 1 mile) north of Whistler Village.
The Spa introduces the age-old tradition of Finnish Scandinavian...
February 11th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: 2010 Winter Olympics, Announcements, Attractions, Luxury Spas, Outdoors & Recreation
Can I Still Buy Tickets to the Games?
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Were you unlucky in the Olympic ticket lotto? Don’t worry, if you don’t care what you see, anything will do to get you into an event for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, there are still plenty of affordable seats available for late comers.
Check with the official Olympic ticket site for events such as women’s preliminary hockey, some nightly victory celebrations featuring musicians such as Billy Talent and the Stereophonics. There are also tickets available...
February 11th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: 2010 Winter Olympics, Announcements, Attractions, Events, featuredarticle, Travel Tips - General Information, venues
Is There Room at the Inn?
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As people from all over the world head into Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, the question is “Are there still rooms available?”
It turns out, there are. Many of the Metro Vancouver homeowners who wanted to rent their properties to out-of-town visitors have been sadly disappointed. An abundance of Games accommodation rental options foced the asking prices to be reduce and there are many properties that did not attract Olympic renters.
Tourism Vancouver says Games-time...
February 9th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: 2010 Winter Olympics, accommodations, Announcements, featuredarticle, Hotels & Places to Stay, Travel Tips - General Information
We’re Ready to Greet the World! 2010 Winter Olympics.
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The blue and green banners are up, 6,200 of them flutter from lamp posts all around town, featuring 36 designs including 24 Olympic and Paralympic sporting events. Welcome signs in different languages also adorn the lamp posts. Buildings are draped in Olympic motifs and Canadian flags. The City Hall shimmers in Ice Light, with LED strips that cascade like waterfalls every time the clock strikes the hour. Splashed across the wall of Molson’s Kitsilano Brewery at Cornwall and Burrard...
February 7th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: 2010 Winter Olympics, Attractions, Events, Family Friendly, top-feature, Travel Tips - General Information
Pemberton Winterfest 2010
... of their Winterfest 2010 is “A celebration of our authentic mountain culture through music, arts, literacy and sport.” During the 2010 Winter Olympics, Pemberton has many exciting events planned. Appaloosa, Pemberton’s favorite band, will be the featured act at Pemberton House during the WinterFest. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the Pemberton Community Centre.
Pemberton, located at the foot of Mt.Currie, is one of the Coast’s fastest growing communities,...
February 6th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: 2010 Winter Olympics, Announcements, Arts and Entertainment, Attractions, Events, Family Friendly, People
Celebrate the 2010 Winter Olympics on the Royal Hudson Steam Train
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In Squamish at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park, there’ll be unique events throughout the 2010 Winter Olympics. The PGE Car shop will be transformed into the Canada Club, open every day Feb. 11 – Feb. 28 from 2 pm to midnight. Come and enjoy a beverage, snack and cheer on Canada’s athletes as their competitions are beamed via satellite TV feed. The Heritage Park exhibits and mini rail rides will operate as usual for the...
February 5th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: 2010 Winter Olympics, Announcements, Attractions, Events, Family Friendly, featuredarticle, History & Information, museums, Tours
The Bombadier: Vancouver’s Olympic Streetcar
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... you want to go browse around Granville Island, visit the market, or take in any events at any of the Olympic hospitality houses there during the 2010 Winter Olympics.
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January 24th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: 2010 Winter Olympics, Announcements, Attractions, Family Friendly, featuredarticle, transit
Arctic Treasures at Canada Northern House
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Canada Northern House, dedicated to the Yukon, North West Territories and Nunavut has opened, and the exhibit is well worth the visit. As you enter, passing the real (stuffed) caribou, you’re greeted by a 1.82 metre Inukshuk and inside, past the shaggy muskox and the handsome white Arctic wolf you’ll see some of the excellent arts and crafts of the northern people. You can even enter a contest to win a diamond, a gold nugget or a hand-woven tapestry.
This free exhibit represents...
January 21st, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: 2010 Winter Olympics, Announcements, Arts and Entertainment, Attractions, exhibits, Family Friendly, featuredarticle, History & Information, People - Interesting Local People
Visiting the Olympic Hospitality Houses
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With the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games opening soon in Vancouver, many of the hospitality houses are getting ready to welcome visitors. I plan to visit as many as I can and will write about each one individually. Last weekend I went to Canada’s Northern House pavilion, representing the NW Territories, located at 602 W. Hastings St. Later I walked over to BC Place to see Bell’s Ice Cube fan zone, but it isn’t open yet. It will be a 280 square metre structure allowing...
January 19th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: 2010, 2010 Winter Olympics, Announcements, Attractions, Events, Family Friendly, Food & Beverage, Outdoors & Recreation, sports
More than Sports: The 2010 Cultural Olympiad Begins
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The 2010 “Winter Olympics isn’t just about sport. For anyone interested in cultural events there will be plenty of options during the Cultural Olympiads 2010, including music, visual arts, film, theatre, dance performed by Canadian and International artists. Beginning January 22, they continue for sixty days throughout both the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games until March 21.
There are more than 600 ticketed and free performances taking place in sixty venues across Metro...
January 16th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: 2010 Winter Olympics, Announcements, Arts and Entertainment, culture, Family Friendly, Performing Arts - Theater & Dance
One Month to Go and Where’s the Snow?
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It’s the countdown to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games and because of the mild, wet weather on the BC Coast, already two venues have been closed. There’s hardly any snow left on Cypress and Grouse Mountains.
Although environment Canada meteorologist promises colder weather is coming, it’s balmy and damp and Olympic organizers are worried. VANOC has decided to shut Cypress Mountain Alpine run two weeks early as a precaution. The snowboard and free style ski slope venue is susceptible...
January 14th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: 2010 Winter Olympics, Announcements, Attractions, Outdoors & Recreation, snow, weather
Watch Out, Richmond! Colbert’s Coming to the 2010 Olympics!
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After a riotous exchange on his late night comedy show, The Colbert Report, Stephen Colbert has accepted the challenge of the City of Richmond and says he will attend the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in support of the U.S. speedskating team. Richmond officials extended the invitation after Colbert labelled Canadians as ‘syrup suckers” and “ice-holes”, complaining that the US team has limited access to the Richmond Olympic Oval and other venues.
Last November, the City of...
December 16th, 2009 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: 2010 Winter Olympics, Announcements, comedy show, Just a Bit Weird - Fun & Quirky Places, People, Sports & Recreation
2010 Winter Olympics Accomodation
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If you’re planning to be in Vancouver or Whistler for the 2010 Winter Olympics, here are some suggestions (and warnings!) to help you choose accomodation.
Be sure and go through accredited rental agencies as already there have been scams reported where people have lost deposit money. As the Olympics appoach, and the accomodation crunch peaks, there are numerous phoney ads for rental properties and the Better Business Bureau is warning renters to beware of scams, especially on Craigslist.
Instead,...
November 25th, 2009 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: 2010 Winter Olympics, Announcements, featuredarticle, Hotels & Places to Stay, Travel Tips - General Information
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