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Featured Attraction of the Week: Royal BC Museum (Free Ticket Giveaway!)

by Inside Vancouver in Deals on November 5, 2012

Photo: Paul Nicklen (Canada) / Veolia Environment Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2012

Back by popular demand, Inside Vancouver has relaunched the “Featured Attraction of the Week” series. Each Monday we’ll be featuring a different Vancouver attraction and will be giving away free tickets to our readers. To be eligible, all you have to do is post a comment.

The featured attraction for this week is the Royal BC Museum, and its wildly popular Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2012 feature exhibition, on from November 30, 2012 to April 1, 2013.
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Featured Attraction of the Week: Royal BC Museum (Free Ticket Giveaway!)

Vancouver in a Day – Flightseeing

by Sean Horlor in videos on October 16, 2012

When it comes to Vancouver flightseeing, the sky’s literally the limit.

So what’s the best, flight plan for your Vancouver and West Coast travels? Really, it all comes down to personal preference, though here are some pointers to keep in mind.

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Vancouver in a Day – Flightseeing

BC’s Sexiest Reality Show: The Bachelor Canada Premieres Oct 3

by Remy Scalza in Entertainment on September 24, 2012

Photo credit: Citytv

Much fuss was raised three years ago when Canadian Jillian Harris played the starring role in The Bachelorette, the reality series where dozens of men compete for the heart of one lucky lady. When Jillian and co. swung by Vancouver for a romantic trip, it was the talk of the town and nearly front-page news.

Now we’ve really got something to talk about. Next week, The Bachelor Canada premieres – and it was all filmed right next door on Vancouver Island.

The Bachelor Canada is the new Canadian equivalent of the hit American reality show. The nine-episode series – featuring an all-Canadian cast – kicks off next Monday, Oct. 3, at 9 p.m. on Citytv.

The show is set on Vancouver Island’s Bear Mountain, outside of Victoria. For six weeks the bachelor and his female suitors will inhabit a 13,500-square-foot mansion once owned by ex-NHL star Len Barrie. Continue reading:
BC’s Sexiest Reality Show: The Bachelor Canada Premieres Oct 3

Give Victoria Day the Royal Treatment in Victoria, May 21

by Taraneh in Family Friendly on May 16, 2012

Photo credit: Tourism Victoria

Victoria Day, May 21, is approaching swiftly and where better to do it up than Victoria? Just a few hours away via BC Ferries, and only 30 minutes by plane, Victoria is Vancouver’s simultaneously quirky and elegant island neighbour.

Named after British Monarch Queen Victoria, BC’s capital boasts a massive parade and a number of Brit-themed activities to that allow celebrants to give Victoria Day the royal treatment it deserves.

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Give Victoria Day the Royal Treatment in Victoria, May 21

Best May Long Weekend Ferry Trips From Vancouver

by Taraneh in Family Friendly on May 14, 2012

Photo credit: BC Ferries

The May long weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. While the standard, two-day weekend trip leaves me feeling like I packed all my gear only to unpack it again, three days transforms into a glorious escape.

May 19-21 is the ideal opportunity to take advantage of Vancouver’s proximity to a maze of stunning islands, all accessible by ferry. With many BC Ferry trips in the 40 minute to 2-hour range, all you have to do is choose an activity, let it determine your destination and head out.

Victoria Day parade viewing. Hiking. Kayaking. Camping. Beach lounging. Locavore lunching. Wine tasting. Art crawling.

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Best May Long Weekend Ferry Trips From Vancouver