Nanoose Bay
N anoose Bay is centrally located on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island, just north of Nanaimo and the ferry terminals for mainland travel. The teeming waters and beautiful, lush land around Nanoose Bay are so ecologically diverse that UNESCO designated much of it a Biosphere Reserve. This reserve extends to the summit of Mount Arrowsmith which, at 1,817 m (5,961 ft), is a dominant feature of the Nanoose Bay skyline. The town is close to Cathedral Grove which has one of the most accessible stands of old-growth Douglas-fir trees in British Columbia. This is a very popular place to experience the magnificence of an 800-year-old tree measuring more than 9 m (29 ft) in circumference. Nanoose Bay lies in the heart of a region that enjoys Canada’s mildest...
Vancouver (Host City)
T owering mountains and a thousand-acre park cradle ocean beaches in this vibrant West Coast city, host of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. From award-winning restaurants to the rugged outdoors, Vancouver really does have it all. This sea-level port city is known for its temperate climate, and the surrounding snow-covered slopes are the perfect venues for winter sports and provide breathtaking views of the city below. Named the world’s “Most Liveable City” by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) and voted one of the “Top Cities in the Americas” by Condé Nast Traveler, Vancouver’s ambiance and arts scene reflect its vibrant mix of cultures and lively outdoor spirit. Highlight attractions include Stanley...
Whistler (Host City)
K nown as a mecca for outstanding year-round outdoor adventures as well as being the official Host Mountain Resort of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Whistler is consistently voted the number one ski resort in North America. Also see apartments in odessa ukraine! Whistler - where more than half of the 2010 Winter Games medals will be won and awarded - is ready to give the thousands of visitors, athletes and officials an unforgettable winter experience for 27 days in 2010. All of the alpine, Nordic and sliding events will be held within the resort at newly completed competition venues along with most of the Paralympic events. Learn more about black sea marina! During the Games, Whistler Village’s pedestrian stroll, already...
Richmond (Host City)
K nown as “The Island City,” Richmond is situated on a group of islands at the mouth of the Fraser River, just off the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. Richmond is sometimes referred to as “The Gateway to British Columbia”. It’s home to the Vancouver International Airport, is just a 30-minute drive from the Canada/U.S. border and is next door to the metropolis of Vancouver. Richmond is also a venue city for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The newly constructed Richmond Olympic Oval will host the Olympic Winter Games’ exciting long track Speed Skating events. Richmond balances between two identities: it is modern, multicultural city on the one hand and a tranquil, maritime area on the other. Due to its location on...
Abbotsford
A bbotsford is the largest city in the lush agricultural Fraser Valley. It is flanked by the Coast and Cascade mountain ranges and has excellent views of Mount Baker, a prominent volcanic peak in the Cascades. Abbotsford is known as the “City in the Country” with its attractive blend of urban amenities and rural surroundings. Abbotsford is a thriving agri-tourism destination and visitors who enjoy fresh produce will find the “circle farm tour” a particularly enjoyable way to explore Abbotsford’s large variety of farms. Population (2006 Census)… 123,864 Distance from Vancouver… 68 km (42 mi) Distance from Richmond… 75 km (47 mi) Distance from Whistler… 190 km (118 mi) Transportation to 2010 Winter Games Venue...
Burnaby (and some facts about e liquid)
B urnaby is a vibrant, bustling city situated in the geographic centre of Greater Vancouver. It is the third-largest municipality in the province and is a cosmopolitan, ethnically diverse community. Burnaby has a significant commercial and industrial presence and is one of the province’s key high-tech research hubs. Still, more than 25% of its area is reserved for parks and other green spaces. Learn more about e liquid. Burnaby is also a centre for education and is home to British Columbia’s second-largest university and a campus of the British Columbia Institute of Technology. Simon Fraser University sits atop Burnaby Mountain offering spectacular views of Burnaby and Vancouver, as well as the elegant campus, designed by Arthur Erickson....
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