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Insider’s Guide to Whistler’s 2019/20 Season

November 5, 2019 by tazimdamji Leave a Comment

Whistler is something of a gleaming jewel in the Canadian winter crown. Luring thousands of snow-worshippers each year from across the world, the famous winter season is upon us once again. Running from late November through May 2020, skiers and snowboarders will pound the slopes, apres-ski in style, and embrace everything that’s great about British Columbia in winter.

Ahead of the winter 19/20 season, we check out what’s new and trending in Whistler this winter in this guide to Whistler

Late November will see the first day of skiing and snowboarding. The new 10-passenger Blackcomb Gondola was unveiled last December. This gondola keeps guests warm and dry as it ascends from the base of Blackcomb Mountain to the top of the mountain adjacent to Rendezvous Lodge and the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola.

Together – the Blackcomb Gondola, PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola, and Whistler Village Gondola – form the first three-gondola connection in the world. Additional lift upgrades last year provide quicker, easier access to all levels of terrain including a six-passenger high-speed chairlift in place of the old four-passenger Emerald Express chair in the Family Ski Zone on Whistler mountain and on Blackcomb Mountain. [Read more…]

Get Excited – Go Back in Time at the Royal Tyrell Museum

November 3, 2019 by tazimdamji Leave a Comment

Did you find joy and delight at the excitement of learning as much as you could about dinosaurs as a child? Maybe you had toy dinosaurs that you endlessly played with? Or perhaps you just love learning about history or science? All of these are great reasons to visit The Royal Tyrrell Museum in Alberta.

The Royal Tyrrell Museum is a tourist attraction and a centre of palaeontological research known for its collection of more than 130,000 fossils located in the Canadian Badlands.

The Royal Tyrell Museum - Dinosaur bones

Ever since my family and I moved to Calgary, Alberta when I was twelve years old, we’ve been making a day-trip of driving to Drumheller. It’s not a place where you can easily get bored or tired of visiting, which is why we’ve taken visiting family members and friends over the years. Part of the fun of driving to the Royal Tyrrell Museum is the journey – the landscape quickly changes from prairie grasses to rolling hills and then to hoodoos.

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Outdoor Pools in Vancouver to Check out this Summer

May 17, 2019 by tazimdamji Leave a Comment

The weather is beautiful, we have great scenery to look at – I want to be outside in the water, how about you? It’s time to head to one of the many outdoor pools in Vancouver and area, don’t you think?

The outdoor pools in Vancouver include:

Second Beach Pool, Stanley Park. Closes after the Labour Day weekend.
Outdoor Pool, Hillcrest Aquatic Centre. Closes Sept. 3.
Kitsilano Pool, which will close on Sept. 15.
New Brighton Pool, which will close on Sept. 15.
Maple Grove Pool opens June 15 and will close Sept. 3.

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Bucket List Item: Squamish Eagle Viewing Float

January 4, 2019 by tazimdamji Leave a Comment

The Squamish Eagle Viewing Float is a fun experience to enjoy as a way to get away from the city for a day.

There’s a very scenic drive to get to Squamish on the Sea-to-Sky highway. Located about an hour’s drive north from the City of Vancouver, British Columbia, Squamish is a hub for those who love to get outside and be active year-round. While there are plenty of hiking trails nearby, I recently went to Squamish to go eagle watching.

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5 Dates that Don’t Involve the Indoors

December 1, 2018 by tazimdamji Leave a Comment

Feeling adventurous? Don’t let the weather keep you and your date from exploring winter on the West Coast.

Snowshoe for Two: Lace up at Sea to Sky Gondola and choose any one of five trails to explore on snowshoes. Take advantage of après in the Summit Lodge afterwards with a festive beverage.

Outdoor dates: 5 Dates that Don’t Involve the Indoors: Sea to sky gondola

(Photo Credit: Paul Bride, Sea to Sky Gondola)

Mountaintop Ice Skating: Take in the views of downtown Vancouver from the top of Grouse Mountain, while gliding across an outdoor rink. Warm up in the Peak Chalet or catch a Christmas classic in the Theatre in the Sky.

5 Dates that Don’t Involve the Indoors Outdoor dates

Bright Nights (Photo credit: Bright Nights in Stanley Park Facebook)

Christmas Light Maze: Explore Enchant, the world’s largest Christmas Light Maze with over 55,000 square feet of illuminated sculptures. After completing the maze, check out the Christmas market that’s complete with food trucks and a licensed area with holiday drinks.

VanDusen Festival of Lights: VanDusen Garden will once again transform into a winter wonderland. Cozy up on the newly built carousel or take a selfie under the dazzling lights of the “Eiffel Tower” while snacking on roasted chestnuts.

Stanley Park Train Ride: A long-time classic is back for yet another year. Hop on the Bright Nights Train and prepare to be dazzled by three million lights and live performers along the way.

Ahead of the winter 19/20 season, we check out what’s new and trending in Whistler this winter in this guide to Whistler

The outdoor pools in Vancouver include:

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