Ten Vancouver Activities on a Budget

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  1. Watch a movie being made on the streets. Just look for the large white trailers or cut to the chase by checking out the current productions listed on the BC Film Commission website (www.bcfilmcommission.com).
  2. Plunge into the rainforest at Lighthouse Park on the North Shore. The park’s winding trails pass among some of Vancouver’s oldest trees and lead to the landmark Point Atkinson Lighthouse, built in 1912.
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Top 10 Activities for a Rainy Day in Vancouver

Vancouverites learn to love the rain considering it keeps our forests lush and grass green all year-round. Visitors needn’t be put off by a grey day as the city offers a number of fun things to do when it rains.

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Top 10 Halloween Events in Vancouver

Gray skies.  Deep, dark forests.  Eerie mist rolling in off the ocean.   Vancouver was made for Halloween.   Here’s a round-up of this year’s spookiest Halloween happenings.  Read on, if you dare:

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2010 Fair at the PNE: Top 10 Reasons to Go!

Fair at the PNE

There is only one thing that makes the end of summer in Vancouver tolerable: the annual Fair at the PNE. No matter how old you are, you always feel like a kid when you arrive at the Fair: there’s a thrum of excitement in the air and—from the mini donuts to the exhibits to the 50+ rides—it’s hard to know where to start, there’s so much to see and do!

The 2010 Fair at the PNE is bigger and better than ever: this year is the 100th anniversary of this beloved summer favourite. So if ever there was a year not to miss the Fair, this is it!

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National Geographic ranks Vancouver in World’s Top 10 Beach Cities

We knew it all along, but now it’s official:  Vancouver has some of the best city beaches in the world, according to a recent top 10 list compiled by National Geographic.

Here’s what the experts at NatGeo have to say: “Canada’s most adventurous metropolis is home to ten beaches, from the family-centric Jericho to the clothing-optional Wreck Beach, many of which offer commanding views of the Vancouver skyline and majestic North Shore Mountains. Sporty types prefer Kitsilano or “Kits,” a six-minute drive from downtown, for its free tennis and basketball courts, and its super-size heated saltwater pool.”

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