Like most of the countries on the planet, Canada uses kilometers as a measure of distance, kilograms as a measure of weight and Celsius as a measure of temperature. 1 kilometer = 0.6 mile 1 mile = 1.6 kilometers 1 meter = 1.1 yards 1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds 0 degrees C = 32 degrees F 10 degrees C = 50 degrees F 20 degrees C = 68 degrees F 30 degrees C = 86 degrees F 20 mph = 30 kph … [Read more...]
Vancouver, Canada – Average Highs
For optimum conditions (assuming you enjoy drier and warmer weather), Vancouver's best months are July and August. The city typically receives plenty of rain from November through April (on average the city experiences some 150 days of rain each year). Weeks can go by with gloomy skies and rain every single day. During particularly cold and rainy years, Vancouver may not experience a day above 80F until the end of June with daytime high … [Read more...]
Vancouver, Canada – Annual Events
While these events are annual, the specific dates may change. It is best to visit the website or call for information. The area code for all phone numbers is 604. January -Polar Bear Swim Phone Number: 732-2304 February -Chinese New Year Celebration Phone Number: 687-0729 -Chutzpah Festival: www.chutzpahfestival.com -Lunar Fest - contemporary expression of Asian arts & culture: www.lunarfest.org -Push, … [Read more...]
Vancouver, Canada – Golf Courses
Due to Vancouver's more mild weather, as compared to the rest of the country, one can play a round of golf almost all year round. Three primary golf courses in the Vancouver area are: Fraserview Golf Course is located at 7800 Vivian Drive. Phone Number (604) 327-3717 Langara Golf Course is located at 290 West 49th Ave. Phone Number (604) 321-8013 McCleery Golf Course is located at 7170 MacDonald Street. Phone Number (604) … [Read more...]
Vancouver, Canada – Restaurants
Seafood is abundant in Vancouver. Fresh fish galore, how much do you want to spend?! With a large Asian population Vancouver has excellent Asian restaurants including dimsum. We list merely a sampling of restaurants from this cuisine rich city. Chartwell's is located at 791 W. Georgia Street in the Four Seasons Hotel. They serve continental cuisine and are rated four stars. Their prices range from $21 to $30. Closed Sundays. Reservations … [Read more...]
Vancouver, Canada – Hotels
Prices below are in Canadian dollars. We have tried to highlight some of the cheaper hotels along with the expensive ones in order to provide variety for various budgets. Prices range from the lowest (the off season rates) to the highest (holidays and weekends/ double person. Phone numbers are all in the 604 area code unless otherwise specified. Prices are *subject* to change. 2400 Motel is located at 2400 Kingsway Street. Their prices … [Read more...]
Vancouver, Canada – Victoria
Victoria is accessible via ferry from Vancouver or from select areas in the state of Washington. Victoria is the capital of British Columbia. It is a very quaint city. It also has among the more mild climates in Canada, and often times when the rest of Canada is covered with snow, Victoria is cold, but free of snow. The ferry ride from Vancouver to Victoria takes about 2 hours. It is a beautiful ride especially in the summer months and on a … [Read more...]
Vancouver, Canada – More Info
This is an important section. We cannot possibly cover all that there is too see in Vancouver or what we saw on the rest of our 17 day trip, however the following websites describe the locations we visited in Western Canada and Vancouver in particular. The Vancouver Convention and Visitor's Bureau can be reached at 1-800-888-8835 or (604) 683-2000. For more travel information about traveling in British Columbia call Phone Number … [Read more...]
Lake Tahoe, CA – Ski Resorts
Alpine Meadows is located on the North Shore, on Alpine Meadows Road just off of Highway 89. This is one of the top 6 ski resorts in the Tahoe area. This resort is located 6 miles northwest of Tahoe City. Alpine Meadows is known for its long season and its diverse terrain. They have over 100 runs and 12 lifts. Their summit elevation is 8,637 feet with a vertical drop of 1,800 feet. Up until recently they had banned snow boarding but now snow … [Read more...]
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