Sharing Travel Tales from Around the World

By: Paula Wallis

    
If you’ve ever spent any amount of time in Vancouver, you know why the rest of the country fondly refers to the area as the “Wet Coast.” Yes, it’s true, Vancouver does get more than its fair share of liquid sunshine, it is a rain forest after all, but we also have warm, sunny summers that seem to go on forever. That’s when you’ll see tourists and locals alike breaking out the flip-flops and getting outdoors to explore the city. But if you’ve spent any time in Vancouver, you’ll also know that the locals don’t need an excuse to get out and enjoy the city, but a little sunshine sure helps!

By: Susan Gerle
People have heard of Vancouver, but there are many other beautiful spots to visit in British Columbia, especially during the summer. Here are 5 of the top places to visit in BC.

By: Susan Gerle
The 2010 Winter Paralympic Games will take place in Vancouver, Canada from March 12 – March 21. The Games aren’t as big as the Olympics but they are just as impressive and this is the first time they have ever been held in Canada. Vancouver and Whistler will be the official hosts for the 1,350 athletes participating from 44 different countries.

By: Susan Gerle
A sense of camaraderie is evident in the West End of Vancouver on any given day. The most recent, of course, was during the 2010 Winter Olympics. Robson Square in the West End of Vancouver, Canada was the epicenter for the games.

By: Susan Gerle
Villes de Rosemere, Quebec

Villes de Rosemere refers to itself as a “Town in Harmony.” Part of the harmony is a result of its constant diligence to keep green space in the community. It has continued to mix economic development while still keeping a feeling of rural country.