Discover the Fall Colours in...

Vancouver, Coast & Mountains

Oh how fast the summer months pass us by but don’t fret, Vancouver, Coast & Mountains is your destination for all kinds of fall activities. From hiking to golfing to (for many of us, our favourite of activity!) eating, we’ve got you covered. Whether you are planning that weekend day trip or an extended stay in our region, you will never run out of ideas. If you’re looking for a little city action or some peaceful seclusion, Vancouver, Coast & Mountains is your destination for all seasons, especially this autumn.

If you are looking for detailed accommodation, activity or destination information, please visit our website, www.vcmbc.com.

 

2008 Taste of Yaletown
Vancouver
October 14th - 26th

18th Annual Apple Festival
Vancouver
October 18th - 19th

Cornucopia
Whistler
November 6th - 10th

Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival
Mission
November 15th & 16th

When travelling to Vancouver, Coast & Mountains, remember we run on Pacific Standard Time. So if you are crossing any time-zone make sure to ask a friendly local the exact time, so you don't miss out on any fun activities.
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For more great ideas to plan your Vancouver, Coast & Mountains vacation, please visit www.VCMBC.com or call 1-800-667-3306

FRASER VALLEY FALL HARVEST

As kids head back to school and we start to feel that chill in the air, we can only dream of lazy days on the beach or having an evening cocktail on a local patio. This doesn’t mean that your much needed weekend away is out of the question. Things always look brighter in Vancouver, Coast & Mountains, as we have more then enough fall activities to keep you busy.

Why not spend a weekend in the Fraser Valley tasting the many fruits of our fall harvest. This is the perfect time of year to visit Vancouver, Coast & Mountains to sample everything from carrots to shallots as local farmers are bringing in their bountiful crops. Visit one of the many local restaurants in Mighty Fraser Country who pride themselves on using only fresh local produce. Mmmmm!

What could be even more fun than sampling all that farm fresh produce? How about playing in it! Check out the Chilliwack Corn Maze for hours of entertainment. This seasonal attraction runs from August untill October 31st and is a great way to spend a spooky Halloween. Try finding your way through the many turns and twists. When you’ve finally found the end of the maze, check out the local animals and pick up a pumpkin. Choose wisely though – you’ll want one with just the right side for your Jack-o-Lantern.

For a look at the local restaurants cooking up a storm with Fraser Valley products, visit www.tourismchilliwack.com or www.tourismabbotsford.ca. And if the corn maze sounds like your perfect outing for a Sunday afternoon, visit www.chilliwackcornmaze.com.

 

THE TRAVEL DIARIES OF A SPAWNING SALMON

The journey of a spawning salmon through the Vancouver, Coast & Mountains region is nothing short of epic. From evading hungry predators to battling wild rapids, can you imagine what a salmon would write if he kept a travel diary? We think it may go something like this – Dear Diary: After two years of roaming the broad Pacific Ocean, I’m ready to start my 17-day, 480-km journey to my freshwater spawning grounds. Wish me luck! Dear Diary: Today I arrived in Harrison Mills and was greeted by hundreds of hungry-looking Bald Eagles. I’m trying to stay hidden, but it’s getting harder because I’m undergoing a bizarre transformation: my normally blue-grey body has been gradually turning crimson! Dear Diary: I battled the Hell's Gate Rapids on the mighty Fraser River today. They call it Hell's Gate because 800 million litres of heart stopping rapids hammer through here, the narrowest point on the Fraser River. Phew! Dear Diary: Today I made it through the white water rapids in the Fraser Canyon. We’re now looking for a cool, clean river to lay our eggs. What a journey! The hatcheries in Vancouver, Coast and Mountains are great places to learn about the life cycle of the salmon, including the Capilano Salmon Hatchery in North Vancouver and the Weaver Creek Spawning Channel near Harrison Mills. Visit www.exploreouroutdoors.com for details.

 

DOLLAR FRIENDLY DESTINATIONS

Rising gas prices are changing consumers’ travel plans, but ‘affordable travel’ doesn’t have to mean backpacks and bad service. Remember: there’s cheap travel and then there is inexpensive travel. What is the difference? Both don’t cost a lot, but while cheap travel can lack quality, inexpensive travel maintains comfort and value without a hefty pricetag. If you’re looking for an inexpensive, quality getaway, look no further than BC’s Sunshine Coast. Anyone, with any budget, can plan a great getaway on the Sunshine Coast of BC. Make your autumn sparkle a little longer by staying at Rockwater Secret Cove Resort. At the Historic Lund Hotel, fall rates start at just $130/night. From Lund, you’re a hop, skip, and a jump away from Desolation Sound Marine Provincial Park. Rent a boat from Powell River Sea Kayak in Lund (rentals start at $29) and explore the 60 km of shoreline, several islands, numerous small bays and snug coves. The warm fall waters of the park are ideal for swimming and scuba diving. After kayaking, pop into Nancy's Bakery which is famous for delicious breads and incredible sticky buns. Here, as is true for the rest of the dollar-friendly Sunshine Coast, you can have your cake and eat it too! Visit www.vcmbc.com for information.