Category: BC

  • ‘Green light’ for St Patrick’s celebrations around the world!

    16 March 2017:  Over 250 iconic landmarks and sites around the world will be illuminated green over the coming days – as part of Tourism Ireland’s 2017 Global Greening initiative to celebrate the island of Ireland and St Patrick. The annual initiative, now in its eighth year, which sees a host of major landmarks around…

  • “TRIP OF A LIFETIME” CRUISE SERIES 2018 SEASON

    ONE OCEAN EXPEDITIONS’ 2018 SEASON INTRODUCES AN EXCLUSIVE “TRIP OF A LIFETIME” CRUISE SERIES Vancouver, March 15th 2017: The spotlight shines on Canada’s North this year as the world is invited to discover epic locations in Canada celebrating 150 years of confederation. This event has inspired Canadian cruise specialist, One Ocean Expeditions (OOE) to introduce…

  • PRE-SEASON SALE – Girls Getaway Weekends – Snowpack Updates – New Glamping Options & More

    PRE-SEASON SALE – Girls Getaway Weekends – Snowpack Updates – New Glamping Options & More Girls Getaway Weekend: 2015 Hey girls, want to have an epic weekend of fun in the great outdoors? Come out and challenge the rapids by day and enjoy amazing chef-prepared meals and campfire fun by night……and then sleep in river’s…

  • Canada Day celebration with Parks Canada

    Free admission to Parks Canada sites to celebrate Canada Day OTTAWA, June 13, 2013 /CNW/ – Parks Canada reminds that admission will be free in all 44 national parks, 167 national historic sites, and four national marine conservation areas on Canada Day. To celebrate Canada Day, Canadians are invited to participate in an array of…

  • Vacations That Make You a Better Man: From wine tasting, to jungle survival and adventure sports

    VACATIONS THAT MAKE YOU A BETTER MAN From wine tasting, to jungle survival and adventure sports; here are some travel suggestions for the modern man Vacation days are a precious commodity and although some men might be happy to squander them laying on a beach, here are some travel suggestions aimed at increasing knowledge, physical…

  • Hands-On volunteer travel project deals around the world!

    Hands-On Time Travel Dig into history with volunteer projects all over the world VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, February 26, 2012 – Help to unravel some of the world’s mysteries by assisting on archaeological sites where Roman soldiers, Mongolian warriors, and Rapanui sculptors once resided. Volunteers step back in time in spectacular locations whilst being guided by…

  • What’s New in Victoria… May 2012 news

        Tourism Victoria’s Monthly Media Newsletter                          May 2012         In this issue:                    * Island Chef Food Fest: Eat Food & Fund Farms                   * Fly From Tee to Tee                   * Celebrating a Diamond Jubilee                   * Royal BC Museum Offers Kids Dinosaur Fun                   * The Fairmont Empress Bees Create Sweet New Brew                   *…

  • News from Victoria

    Tourism Victoria’s Monthly Media Newsletter                             April 2012         In this issue:                   *Harnessing Your Energy in a World-First                   *150 Years Packaged                   *A Tweedy Affair                   *Summer Theatre with Blue Bridge                   * Bring Out Your Inner Scotsman                   *Take a “Big Ride” Around Victoria This Summer ——————————————————————————–          Harnessing Your…

  • Travelling with Wild Women Expeditions

    Canada’s leading outdoor adventure company for women celebrates 22nd anniversary Wild Women Expeditions unveils 2012 schedule of wilderness adventures, getaways and retreats 12 October, 2011 (Woody Point, Newfoundland) — Wild Women Expeditions (WWE), Canada’s largest all-women adventure travel company, enters its 22nd season with fun and unique adventures in every region of Canada. Wild Women…

  • What’s New in Victoria, BC. March 2011 News

    Tourism Victoria’s Monthly Media Newsletter THE EMPRESS HOLDS COURT Rising regally on Victoria, BC’s spectacular Inner Harbour, The Fairmont Empress showcases the spirit and energy of Vancouver Island in grand style. With her turn-of-the-century beauty, The Fairmont Empress has been a longstanding host to many visiting royalty and is excited to celebrate the new generation…