Destinations
Grouse Mountain’s ’24 Hours of Winter’
At last - a sleepless night you can actually enjoy. On Feb.11 and 12, BC's Grouse Mountain will open to the public for a full 24 hours so skiers, snowboarders and hot chocolate drinkers can indulge in winter festivities to their hearts' content. The "24 Hours of Winter"event was introduced three years ago to commemorate Grouse Mountain's decision to stay open 24 hours every day throughout the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. The move was intended to showcase Vancouver's finest snow sports and alpine recreation to international visitors and media from all time zones - and now, locals and...
10 romantic things to do in Vancouver
With majestic scenery, a smorgasbord of dining experiences and wide array of outdoor activities, Vancouver is a great romantic retreat for couples this Valentine's Day. The following is a list of 10 romantic things to do in Vancouver: !!! Board the Grouse Mountain Skyride and ascend 3,700 feet above Vancouver for a romantic dinner at the Observatory Restaurant. With sweeping views of the city lights and glistening ocean, this romantic hotspot is ideal for a kiss or -- better yet -- a proposal. !!! Get in the mood with the Ritual of Two where "playful"couples treatment at Fairmont Pacific...
Winterruption’ on Granville Island
Granville Island is gearing up to celebrate its seventh annual Winterruption, Feb. 24-26, a truly unique Vancouver winter festival. This year, Winterruption will focus on locally acclaimed artists and cultural groups as it welcomes the community and visitors to experience the diverse arts and culture of Granville Island. The Coastal Jazz and Blues Society will once again provide an acclaimed line-up of jazz musicians, while artists' exhibits and open studios will be found around every corner of the island. After exploring the festival's offerings, recharge at one of Winterruption's featured...
Hula enthusiasts rally in Hawaii
Beauty, grace and tradition will come alive as hula schools from across Hawaii and Japan take the stage at the Polynesian Cultural Center's (PCC) 22nd Annual Moanikeala Hula Festival. Hawaii's premiere hula event of 2012, the festival will be held Jan. 21 in PCC's Pacific Theater. Starting as a child hula competition over two decades ago, Moanikeala has since blossomed into an annual event featuring dancers of all ages, whose movements paint pictures and narrate stories of ancient and modern Hawaii. The event showcases many of the world's most talented halau and honours Aunty Sally Wood...
New Oregon trail traces history
From North Bend's Old Town in Oregon to the bayside "Hollering Place"in Coos Bay's Empire district, the new Saw Mill and Tribal Trail history walk honours paths developed by Coos tribal ancestors that connected their bayside villages and hunting grounds. In the 1850s, thirsty loggers, mill hands and shipyard workers walked the route to the saloons in Empire City. Cedar trail markers designate 35 points of historical and horticultural interest along the way. The trail has the choice of an 8 km or 3.5 km route. A free map is available at local visitor information centres and online....
New heli-ski programs in Kootenay Mountains
Celebrating its 35th year in business, Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing of Revelstoke, BC is offering three new packages. These include The Experience, a day-long introduction to heli-skiing for those who haven't tried deep powder descents; an all-in, three-day Steeps Camp in March for aggressive experienced downhillers; and guided Women's Retreats for individuals and gals-only groups. Revelstoke Mountain Resort is located in the Kootenay Rockies, and is renowned for having the largest vertical drop in North America, plus over 202,000 hectares of heli-skiing terrain....
Kicking Horse pending sale to RCR
Calgary-based, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies have entered into discussions to potentially acquire Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, based in Golden, BC. Subject to certain regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to be completed by the end of the year. "Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is currently in the 11th year of operations and has quickly established itself as one of the premier destination resort brands in the North American ski market. The possible inclusion of the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort brand within the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies family is a strong, strategic fit and...
Kicking Horse resort officially sold to RCR
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort officials have announced the successful sale of the resort to Resorts of the Canadian Rockies from Ballast Nedam, the initial owner and developer of the resort. With the completion of the sale, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort now joins Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc., one of the largest private ski resort owner/operators in North America. It remains business as usual at Kicking Horse resort, all existing ski packages, passes and joint agreements will continue to be honoured. The resort has had a strong start to the season with more than 370 cm of snowfall...