West Coast Sightseeing

Thank you world!

andreas — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:26:28 +0000

Thank you world for watching us during the Olympics. Our buses had the privilege of driving four Canadian gold medalists and two silver medalists to and from Cypress Mountain. Congratulations Maelle Ricker, Alex Bilodeau, Jasey Jay Anderson, Ashleigh McIvor, Jennifer Heil and Mike Robertson!

Of course, Congratulations also to all the other countries athletes that we also drove!

For the final medal count, check out CTV Olympics!

Wonderful wednesday!

andreas — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:28:01 +0000

We had a great Wednesday – 1 gold, two silver, one bronze. And Canada beat Russia 7-3 in hockey.

Story here

Pictures of beautiful Vancouver, courtesy of NBC!

andreas — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:24:12 +0000

A beautiful photo gallery of Vancouver on NBC

A 43 minute German documentary about Vancouver.

andreas — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:18:16 +0000

Die Coole am Pazifik

Our very own Andreas and West Coast Sightsseing on German TV!

andreas — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:48:40 +0000

In November, Andreas was interviewed by ARD, the German TV channel. The interview is about the upcoming Olympics and the traffic issues we will encounter.

Click here

Vancouver Portrait auf Deutsch!

andreas — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:52:06 +0000

This was broadcast on WDR, a German TV station.

Victoria and Vancouver in 1936! How cool is that?

andreas — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:52:11 +0000

Imagine exploring on your own two feet!

blaise — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:56:35 +0000

Looking for a hands on experience that pushes you into tasting, touching, and exploring the city on your own two feet? A brand new product that is sure to be a hit launches it’s first tour December 21st 2009! Get up and get going with, Urban Adventures your key to hidden gems and local knowledge.

English Bay “Brightening up” during the Olympics

blaise — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:57:46 +0000

20 robotic searchlights (each 10,000 watts) will shift, move, and glide through the skies above English Bay nightly creating silent patterns reaching up to the stars. Starting February 4, 2010 this display of lights will run dusk to dawn every night until the 28th.

Vancouver 2010 Olympic Lights

What’s up Vancouver?

blaise — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:07:00 +0000

Typical Vancouver weather isn’t stopping the city from coming alive with events and activities. Here is a few things to check out as the holiday season starts taking shape…

The West End Community Centre is hosting its Holiday Craft Fair this weekend, November 28th & 29th from 10:00am – 4:00pm. Admission is free.
Bright Nights in Stanley Park featuring the holiday train begins November 27th.
St Paul’s Hospital downtown is hosting the Women’s Heart Health Forum this Saturday, November 28th. The Forum and Fair are free to the public although space is limited.
The next Vancouver 2010 Pulse to the Podium event takes place at the False Creek Community Centre this Sunday, November 29th, from 11:00am – 1:00pm.
On December 1st there will be a tree lighting ceremony at Holland Park in Surrey. The free event, with Mayor Dianne Watts, is for all ages will feature the Olympic mascots, Tim Horton’s hot chocolate, and many activities. They will also be accepting non-perishable food donations for the Surrey Food Bank.
The Edmonds Santa Claus Parade happens in Burnaby this Saturday, November 28th at 1:00pm.
The Bear Creek Park Christmas Train launches its holiday run December 4th.
Capilano Suspension Bridge launches its holiday light display, Canyon Lights, with Light up the Night on December 4th.
CBC’s annual Food Bank Day fundraiser is December 4th and they’re also doing an open house for their new downtown broadcast facilities.
The New Westminster Hyack Parade of Christmas Light is December 5th along Columbia Street