SPRING HAS SPRUNG ...
in Vancouver, Coast & Mountains!

The crocuses are pushing their perky heads through the soil searching for the warming rays of the sun. Red-breasted robins are singing sweet songs while they look for the early worm. Winter coats are being pushed to the back of closets banished for another 9 months. And everywhere you look, people are smiling and basking in warmer temperatures. The sights and sounds of spring have reached Vancouver, Coast & Mountains in British Columbia, and what better time to visit than during spring fever!

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Whistler Wellness Week
May 5 - 13

Vancouver Sun Tournament of Sand Sculpture Champions
May 9 - 13

Hyack Festival
May 19 - 27

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
May 31 - Sep 23

Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival
Jun 8 - 10

Do I need my passport to come to Vancouver, Coast & Mountains?

You don't need a passport if you're driving to Canada, but make sure you
have one if you're flying!

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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

CYCLING WITH THE GENERAL MANAGER?
Let the General Manager of the Wedgewood Hotel & Spa, Vancouver's most luxurious boutique hotel, take you on a private bike tour of the city with their Cycling Package! With two nights accommodations in the room type of your choice, valet parking, and a welcome Fruit Basket with a box of Belgian Chocolate Truffles in your room upon arrival you will be truly pampered. Wholesome Continental Buffet Breakfast for Two is included each morning in the award-winning Bacchus Restaurant, as well as a snack to take on your cycling tour of Vancouver with GM, Philip Meyer, a former competitive cyclist (Bike rental can be arranged at an additional cost). The package is available from $586.00 CAN, April 16th to June 14th, 2007 and September 1st to October 31st, 2007, and from $666.00 CAN June 15th to August 31st, 2007 (based on single or double occupancy and not including applicable taxes or gratuities). We recommend indulging in the complimentary Eucalyptus Steam Room following your cycling tour, or perhaps a massage, in the relaxing Spa at the Wedgewood. To book your city escape, or for any questions, please call 1-800-663-0666 or email reservations@wedgewoodhotel.com. Additional packages and information are also available at www.wedgewoodhotel.com.

IT'S A CULINARY REVOLUTION!

Adjectives like diverse, fresh, delicious, unique don’t even begin to describe the true nature of the bounty found in Vancouver, Coast & Mountains, and what better way to visit than by having the way guided by your stomach! In fact, let’s start with sake, preserves, chocolate and cheese.

Handcrafted by Artisan Sake Maker in a studio on Granville Island, Osake is the first "fresh premium" Junmai Sake (Namazake) of its kind produced in Canada. Fermented from top-quality Japanese sakamai, then hand-pressed and hand-bottled, Osake is left unfiltered to optimize its fresh, delicate, fruit-like aromas and flavours.

Vista D’oro Farms, in Langley, has created a seasonal line of Artisanal Preserves using traditional cooking methods combined with distinctive flavour pairings. Whether served on a cheese board or alongside fresh baked scones or hot buttered toast; the preserves are simply delicious! Serve as a decadent crepe filling, try them as an accompaniment for roast pork or simply enjoy them straight out of the jar!

One taste of the award-winning Demerara Butter Crunch at the Milsean Shop will have you begging for more! Milseán (meel-shawn), in Gaelic means "Sweet Things", which is an appropriate name for the delicious pursuit Maureen Robinson began years ago. Ever since she first poured out dark, buttery toffee (made with Fraser Valley butter, of course) onto fresh-sliced almonds and coated it with creamy white chocolate, she has been immersed in the sweet world of confections.

The Farm House Natural Cheeses produces handmade artisan cheeses and specialties from the rich, fresh milk of the farm's own dairy cows and from fresh local goats' milk. View the cheese making process in the cheese room and in the on-farm cheese shop you can sample and purchase all the different kinds of cheeses.

The region’s culinary delights are easily navigated on your own, but you may want to enjoy the expertise of one of our local enthusiasts. Visit vcmbc.com or circlefarmtour.ca for more!

SUNSHINE COAST RETREAT
Make the beautiful Sunshine Coast Resort & Marina your base camp for an unforgettable Sunshine Coast adventure! Our “Princess Louisa Inlet” package includes two nights deluxe accommodation in a fully self contained oceanfront suite and a stunning 6 hour marine discovery tour to world famous “Princess Louisa Inlet”. Package expires October 9, 2007.

PEMBERTON ... ADVENTURE BEGINS HERE!

If you love outdoor adventure and the backcountry then you'll love Pemberton and District. Just a scenic 20 minute drive north of Whistler a world of adventure lies in wait. World-class jet boating, paragliding, horseback riding, golf, canoeing, kayaking, ATV tours, mountain biking, camping, and fishing are just some of the adventures that promise to make your vacation one for the memory books! There are a variety of accommodations and lodging to suit every taste and budget, and no matter what the craving, the hungry traveler is sure to find a wonderful dining experience. When you’re not experiencing the rush of adventure, make sure to stop in at the historical Pemberton Museum. With its gold rush exhibits, pioneer artifiacts and original hewn log buildings displaying the area’s heritage, it’s definitely worth the visit. More information about visiting Pemberton.

HAVE YOU GONE RVing YET?
We’ve all seen the ads on TV. The idyllic scene of an recreational vehicle cruising down the road and the happy family gathered around the campfire! Looks great doesn’t it? Why not make it a reality and rent an RV for your Vancouver, Coast & Mountains vacation this year? One of the best ways to see the region is from the comfort of your very own, or rented, recreational vehicle. Go when and where you want, choose from a variety of private or public campsites and enjoy the freedom of the open road! Choose the RV that best suits your needs, whether it be a full-size motorhome, truck & camper or a vanconversion and travel in style. More information on RVing in Vancouver, Coast & Mountains.