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Haunted tour gives a grisly view of Vancouver

Normally the Vancouver Trolley Company Company is a hop-on/hop-off tour company, but once a year, they offer a tour that you won’t want to disembark from… at least not alone.

In October you’ll find the trolleys decked out for fright and waiting to pick up brave passengers at Canada Place for their annual haunted tour. Read more…

Man-made snow helps ski hills stay on track

With climate change a growing reality, one way Canadian ski resorts are meeting the challenge is by incorporating snowmaking into their sustainability plans. Resorts create snow, by shooting water and pressurized air through a cannon-like gun under certain low temperature conditions.

Arthur De Jong, mountain planning and environmental resource manager, for Whistler Blackcomb , said adaptation is an important part of the resort’s plan to address the warming climate.

Vancouver Humane Society calls for ban on dogsledding

Dog sled tour operators say it's not fair to paint all businesses with the same brush after a call for a ban on the sport and on commercial tours.

The Vancouver Humane Society issued a call for a ban on Monday, Jan. 31 following the slaughter of 100 sled dogs by a Whistler tour company.

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Glam Rock Revisited: Broadway Hit Rock of Ages Coming to Vancouver, May 8 to 13

Remember rockin’ out to Don’t Stop Believin’? How about The Final Countdown? Or the classic Every Rose has its Thorn? If you’re old enough to remember the ‘80s, chances are you know the words to some of those songs by heart. Read more at the Inside Vancouver Blog.

Miss Caledonia Interview

Following in the footsteps of Debbie Reynolds and Lee Meriwether, Peggy Ann, the star character in Miss Caledonia, a hilarious one woman show making its western Canadian premiere at the Shadbolt April 20 and 21, wants to be a star.How will she succeed? Read more at the 11 Stations, Burnaby Blog.

Research can result in a more pleasant trip

You travel frequently either for work or leisure. What makes you decide on what product (ticket) to purchase? Is it the hardcore loyalty of a membership status? Is it the low fare or the least amount of hours you are forced to endure on a plane? Read more at the Up in the Air blog.

Baby boomer travel

78 million Baby boomers will travel more in their retirement years. Recently, I meet a baby boomer couple who likes to take cruises. They use the cruise ship as their floating hotel and travel during day. Read more at baby-boomers-advisor.com.

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