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Bright
Nights in Stanley Park Celebration
2010 Chinese
New Years Festival
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Vancouver,
Coast & Mountains
Tourism Region - 600 - 210 West Broadway, Vancouver,
BC V5Y 3W2 Canada |
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The
snow capped peaks, forested mountainsides and waterfront communities
of Vancouver's North Shore are at the heart
of every image and of every visit to Vancouver. On the north side
of Burrard Inlet, West Vancouver, the City of North Vancouver
and
the District of North Vancouver are easily accessible via the Lions
Gate and Ironworkers Memorial Bridges and the Seabus. Small village-like
communities dot the North Shore, each with its own distinct character.
Bed & Breakfast and hotel accommodation, cozy cafes and 'A-list'
restaurants are plentiful. Plus, a cornucopia of outdoor adventures
such as kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, skiing and snowboarding
afford idyllic rainforest, mountain and fjord views. Interested
in more cultural pursuits? Art, music, theatre and dance offerings
abound for every taste. Some of Metro Vancouver's premier attractions
are right here on Vancouver's North Shore. And while a mecca for
visitors, don't be surprised if the person next to you crossing
Capilano Suspension Bridge or riding the Grouse Mountain Skyride
is a local resident. Locals and visitors alike come for retail
therapy - from the quaint one-of-a-kind stores of Deep Cove to
the award-winning Village of Park Royal. Without a doubt, there
is something for everyone!
Sleigh
bells ring, choirs sing! During the month of December, the spirit
of Christmas comes alive with a
magical celebration and a multitude of festivities on top of Grouse
Mountain. Bring your family to Santa's Workshop and meet the reindeer,
or take a sleigh ride through the mystical alpine forest. You can
also experience the tranquil beauty of skating on the 8,000 square
foot mountaintop Ice Skating Pond, surrounded by snow-topped trees.
Learn more about Santa's reindeer at the daily ranger interpretive
talks or have a digital photo taken with Santa to keep a memento
of your Peak of Christmas Visit!
The majestic beauty
of the Bald Eagle brings a
feeling of power and strength to
those who see it in its natural environment. Vancouver, Coast
& Mountains region is the winter home of this magnificient
bird, bringing thousands each year to the river banks. The 22nd annual
Brackendale
Winter Eagle Festival & Count is the opportunity to watch these
'proud' animals in their natural habitat. In previous years, the
annual
count has
been upwards of 3,700 Bald Eagles. With their 6 to 8 foot wing
span they are a presence to behold.
Overlooking
the mighty Fraser River, The Inn at Westminster Quay is located
in the
heart of historic
New Westminster. The hotel
is extremely unique, in that it is the only hotel in the lower
Mainland built over the Fraser River, providing for majestic
water views from every guestroom. This beautiful property is
known for
its distinctive and tempting romance packages, each with its
own special treasures to be enjoyed. And with package names
like 'Do
Not Disturb', 'Enchanted Evening', 'Drive, Dine & Dream'
and 'Naughty Nights', you are bound to find a romantic escape
experience that
is just right for you. But be careful, you may never want to
leave! Visit