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Festival of Lights Winter
Eagle Festival & Count Christmas
At Canada Place WinterPRIDE Whistler
 Contrary to popular opinion Canada does not own the North Pole. In fact, the North Pole isn't owned by any country. But we have heard the rumours that Santa Claus is from Canada - he does wear red & white after all! For more great ideas to plan your Vancouver, Coast & Mountains vacation, please visit www.VCMBC.com or call 1-800-667-3306
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Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Tourism
Region - 250-1508 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 1H2 Canada |
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You don’t have to go to Hawaii to enjoy cruising the waters in the middle
of winter. Granted, boating in our region is a completely different experience,
but imagine telling all your friends how you have been boating around in
Canada in December or January, and enjoy the looks of surprise on their faces!
With Fraser River
Safari in Mission, discover the ancient secrets of the Sto:lo culture and
legends, while witnessing eagles in their nests and the impacts of the earliest
explorers.
This stunning section of riverside is something that has to be experienced
to be believed. Something else to keep your eyes open for? 2008 marks the monumental
200th anniversary of Simon Fraser’s exploration of the Fraser River.
Keep your eyes peeled for all the wonderful events that will surround this
pivotal
year! Visit 
Close your eyes and imagine the scene from “The Lion, the Witch, and the
Wardrobe” when the wintry land of Narnia is first discovered. Shimmering
snow surrounds tall pines with glistening icicles, scarlet cranberries beam under
the rays of sunshine streaming through the trees, and the only thing missing
is Christmas. But you don’t need Narnia to capture the essence of winter
(Christmas included!) at the real life wonderland of Grouse Mountain. Bring your
family to Santa’s Workshop and meet his famous reindeer or take a sleigh
ride through their mystical alpine forest and feel the spirit of Christmas
all around. You can also experience the tranquil beauty of skating on the
8,000 square
foot mountaintop Ice Skating Pond, surrounded by snow-topped trees, all at
the Peak of Christmas. Visit 
Who needs a sleigh when you can travel in locomotive style?
This winter “it’snow” time
to hibernate – not when you can experience an unforgettable winter tour
aboard VIA Rail’s famed Canadian train, journeying back to a time when
the prospect of snow was eagerly awaited. John Steel makes it easy to embark
on your own sentimental journey, where you’ll rediscover the warm side
of winter. Inclusive Snow Train packages offer a range of itineraries - from
coast-to-coast to just overnight. Visit 
The
Pampered Pooch package at the Pacific Palisades Hotel in downtown
Vancouver includes a one nights stay in a spacious South Beach
Suite with separate bedroom, kitchenette and balcony as well as
a massage for yourself and one for the pampered pooch too. It also
includes (for you, not Fido) complimentary usage of the facilities
at MBody Fitness & Wellness Spa, including Swimming Pool, Hot
Tub, Steam room, Cardio room and Weight room, and gourmet biscuits,
water bowl, Rex & the city Guide for dogs. The Pampered Pooch
package is priced at $320 Cad per night, from January 1 to April
30, 2007 and October 16 to December 31, 2007 and $420 Cad per night,
from May 1 to October 15, 2007. Package price is based on double
occupancy, one pet and does not include taxes or gratuities. For
more information or to make reservations, please contact the Pacific
Palisades Hotel, 1277 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC, V6E 1C4; call
604-688-0461 locally and 1-800-663-1815 in the U.S. and Canada.
Packages can also be booked online at 
Imagine a Whistler chalet before Whistler even existed - and
you'll have some idea of what it's like to arrive at Callaghan
Lodge.
No roads, no signs, no power lines. Just pure high-alpine terrain.
In fact, Lodge staff even provide the transportation from your
vehicle to the lodge, either by snow coach or snowmobile! Whether
you’re looking for easy-going family activities like
tobogganing, snowshoeing and cross country skiing, or the high
action adventure of backcountry skiing, telemark skiing and alpine
ski touring, you will find an unparalleled winter experience.
Packages are available for one night, six nights, and everything
in between, and include all meals, valley
based experiences and
the all important return transportation. And the longer you stay,
the lower the nightly rate becomes! A deluxe mountain lodge that boasts the ultimate in west coast
hospitality and comfort. Glide into Callaghan Lodge.