Best of BC

About 10 000 years ago, the Aboriginal populations started inhabiting BC about the time when the glaciers started retreating.

The first people in BC probably traveled from Asia via great land bridge that crossed the Bering Sea. The forests advanced as the ice moved back and the varying sea levels exposed the temporary bridge from Asia to North America.Prior to European arrival, BC’s first nations population may have neared 300 000. Until 1778 their way of life remained undisturbed until the arrival of the British.
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The Sutton Place Hotel is a stunning 397 room hotel situated in Vancouver. Hotel guests can experience personalized, warm service, twice daily maid service and a pet friendly hotel in Vancouver.

The Sutton Hotel Vancouver is only a few blocks from some the city’s best shopping on Robson Street which is home to numerous top boutique and fashion shops. There is always something unique about the Sutton Hotel.

The magnificent west coast of Canada is famous for its mild climate with some of the warmest weather in Canada. The weather of BC differs from marine to continental and is influenced by its position east of the relatively warm Pacific Ocean, the north-south location of its huge mountain chains, the westerly winds and BC’s northerly latitude.

The summer months bring a weakening in the west to east air flow in combination with the persistent high pressure off the coast means less rain throughout the province. As a result, summers tend to be dry throughout most of BC. In winter, the province is affected occasionally by much colder, drier air from the Arctic. British Columbia Travel

Bigger isn’t always better; however at Whistler, BC bigger really is better. The numbers do the talking when you mention Whistler skiing – 5280 feet of vertical space to ski or snowboard, the highest drop in North America, and more than 8000 acres of terrain. Whistler skiing also offers a long season, with the chair lifts running through until May, skiing in the summer on the glacier and 8 different terrain parks.

Downtown Vancouver, nestled between the ocean and the snow covered mountains, offers easy access to numerous tourist attractions and is close to English Bay, False Creek, the beaches of West Vancouver, Burrard Inlet and Grouse mountain which has some the best British Columbia skiing. Looking at the scenery it is little wonder that Greenpeace was founded here. Vancouver nearly 2 million residents take advantage of the beautiful natural setting when they visit the interior of BC which is only a short drive away. What activity you prefer be it sailing, fishing, hiking, skiing, scuba diving, tennis or golf, British Columbia offers it all.
Hotels in Vancouver

Depending on what you are looking for, whether its inexpensive hotel from $60 a night or a luxury suite for more than $1000 a night, there is a hotel in Vancouver to suit everyone’s taste. Vancouver Hotels can be found everywhere from downtown Vancouver to the quite neighborhoods of Greater Vancouver. Whether you like to save money or have the money to splurge on the royal treatment, there is a hotel in this beautiful city for everyone.

Few hotels can deal with the elegance, with a European charm and hospitality of the AAA Five Diamond rated Sutton Place Hotel is located in the heart of downtown Vancouver. The spectacular landscape, which was renovated with luxurious rooms, allows customers who experience an excellent service and facilities possible, every cosmopolitan atmosphere in the city against the backdrop of majestic mountains and the sea with their environment opulent, The Sutton Place Hotel, Vancouver offers a taste de l’Europe du Nord americas one of the most beautiful cities. Regorge luxury luxurious rooms and conference rooms for mainland France and innovative cuisine complements the beauty and fitness Wellness Spa in life. The Sutton Place Hotel, eternal Conde Nast Traveler Gold List and prefers to travel and leisure list of the Top 500, is located in the heart of the city, just a few minutes walk from the performing arts and the districts, and close to shops Robson Street Chic , One of the most popular shopping streets. Vancouver Hotels

The family owned and run Strathcona Hotel has been in operation since 1946. The hotel is popular because of its comfortable, well priced accommodation as well as the numerous entertainment and dining options in the vicinity. The entertainment center at the Strathcona Hotel offers activities such as The Sticky Wicket’s English- pub-style games room, fine dining options at the Clubhouse, beach volleyball on The Roof and the night club called Legends. The warm, friendly stall, a convenient location and ample meeting space the hotel is a great choice for both business travelers and those looking for inexpensive, comfortable accommodation.
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Over 200km of lift-serviced gravity fed, adrenaline fueled descending mountain bike trails. Something for every level of rider. Gentle, banked cruisers through the Coastal forest. Tight and twisty single track - perfect for intermediate riders. For the armour clad, full face wearing, 50lb. bike group there are steep rock faces, gnarly, root strewn lines, drop offs of all descriptions and more.

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PEMBERTON, B.C. — “Oh my God, it smells like cows.” And with that comment, as she stepped off the shuttle bus yesterday from one of the dusty festival parking lots, an urban hipster began her three-day Pemberton Festival experience. Indeed, there are many cows in this lush valley, but their “essence” was quickly replaced with the scent of young humanity: beer, barbecue and B.C. Bud.

The giant, inaugural music festival, featuring international acts such as Coldplay (one of the festival’s producers), Jay-Z and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, has invaded the quiet village of Pemberton, about 150 kilometres north of Vancouver. The population of slightly more than 2,000 has swelled to about 40,000 this weekend, wreaking havoc on the roads - and at the festival site.
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