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TOURISM VANCOUVER'S TRAVEL TRADE NEWSLETTER
FALL 2003 / ISSUE
3
TRADE
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VANCOUVER IS AN EXCITING AND ACTIVE CITY, BUT
WE ALSO
KNOW HOW TO KICK BACK, RELAX AND REVIVE. SPAS
ARE
NUMEROUS, WITH EACH OFFERING SOMETHING
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MIRAJ HAMMAM SPA
In centuries past, the hammam was
known as the silent doctor-a place of
cleansing and healing of body and soul.
The only Hammam in Canada, the
Miraj experience begins with a full body
steam followed by a Gommage (a full
scrub with authentic black Moroccan
soap). Located in South Granville-
10 minutes from downtown.
info: 604.733.5151
www.mirajhammam.com
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EVELINECHARLES SALON & SPA
EvelineCharles combines classic
elegance with friendly warmth and
personal appeal. Located in fashionable
South Granville, this distinct salon and
spa offers the finest in hair care,
esthetics, massage services and
products. Their complete range of
services offers the chance for a
complete makeover from head to toe.
info: 604.616.0115
www.evelinecharles.com
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ABSOLUTE SPA AT THE CENTURY
Located Downtown, Absolute Spa at the
Century is an urban oasis frequented by
Hollywood A-list stars (Sharon Stone,
Gwyneth Paltrow, Uma Thurman) and
locals alike. Their delicious chocolate
spa treatments-try the Chocolate Body
Syrup Massage-are becoming world
famous! Complimentary guilt-free spa
cuisine with every service.
info: 604.697.5302
www.absolutespa.com
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SKOAH
A re-defined spa in trendy Yaletown.
With three treatments-sweet skin
facialicious, melted muscles, and freshly
squeeze me-SKOAH provides a unique
experience defined by creativity, humour
and simplicity. Reflecting relaxed
West-Coast style that challenges the
status quo - no whale music, bubbling
cherubs, or pretentious attitude.
info: 604.642.0200
www.skoah.com
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VIDA WELLNESS SPA
Vida believes true wellness is about
balance of outer vitality and inner calm,
sensory pleasure and spiritual health.
Try the new 'Maple Body Exfoliation'-
an invigorating massage that gently
exfoliates and moisturizes with
cinnamon, lemon, and Canada's own
maple sugar, followed by a custom
maple-infused lotion (commissionable).
Downtown location.
info: 604.682.8432
www.vidawellness.com
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AND YOU COULD BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN A WEEKEND FOR TWO IN VANCOUVER! |
Introducing the new Vancouver Connoisseur Club - a
specialist program for Travel Agents. You'll be kept up
to date on what's happening in Vancouver throughout the
year with our Trade Secrets Newsletter. Learn more about
arts and culture, entertainment, events, accommodations,
dining, spas and more - everything you need to package a
wonderful vacation in Spectacular Vancouver!
HOW IT WORKS > > |
1 Sign up to receive the Trade Secrets newsletter by
email at www.tourismvancouver.com/newsletter.
2 Read all four issues of Trade Secrets in 2003.
Past issues will be available in Winter Issue #4
3 Then answer the Vancouver Connoisseur Quiz
(published in issue #4) - once complete, submit and
you'll officially become a Vancouver Connoisseur. Plus
you'll have a chance to win a Weekend for Two in
Vancouver! Complete contest rules & regulations
available at www.tourismvancouver.com/newsletter. | |
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www.tourismvancouver.com |
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VANCOUVER EVENTS
& ENTERTAINMENT November 13 - January 11
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN
You've seen the film - now experience
the world's most up lifting musical
live on stage. Don, Lina, Kathy and
Cosmo light up the stage with song
and dance. Featuring great hits like
the title song, Make 'em Laugh, Good
Mornin', Moses Supposes and You Are
My Lucky Star. For more information:
www.artsclub.com |
November 15
VANCOUVER SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA AND
VLADIMIR SPIVAKOV SYMPHONY
One of the great violin virtuosos of
our time, Maestro Spivakov is a
consummate artist also dedicated to
humanitarian causes and charity work
in his native Russia, and around the
world. He will perform and conduct in
a concert featuring the music of Mozart
and Tchaikovsky. For more information:
www.vancouversymphony.ca |
November 7 - December 19
JANE GOODALL'S
WILD CHIMPANZEES
Join us for a giant screen journey
into the hearts, minds and world of
wild chimpanzees with the world's
most famous field researcher,
Dr. Jane Goodall.The film chronicles
Dr. Goodall's more than 40 years of
legendary work among the chimps
at Gombe Park on Lake Tanganyka
in Africa. For more information:
www.scienceworld.bc.ca |
TELEVISION SHOWS FILMED
IN VANCOUVER
Chris Isaak Show
The X-Files
Smallville
Stargate
Andromeda
Battlestar Galactica
Dead Zone
Jake 2.0
Da Vinci's Inquest
Cold Squad VII
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CHARMING NEIGHBOURHOODS, GARDEN TOURS, GREAT
CUISINE,
OCEAN ADVENTURES - VANCOUVER DEFINITELY HAS
IT ALL, AND
PERHAPS A FEW THINGS YOU DIDN'T
EXPECT! |
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SCUBA DIVING
Most people think of the tropics
when they think of scuba diving but
Vancouver has some of the best cold
water scuba diving in the world.
Scuba divers plunge the frigid
waters between Vancouver Island
and the mainland to view
spectacular marine species like
wolf eels and octopus, as well
as a brilliant red coral found
in few other places in the world.
Cates Park in Deep Cove and
Whytecliff Park near Horseshoe
Bay are popular diving sites,
and many Vancouver scuba
enthusiasts get their feet wet
here first. On the Sunshine
coast, the jagged coastal fjord
of Jervis Inlet near Powell
River provides a stunning
backdrop for finding a sunken
mermaid that has been submerged
by local diving enthusiasts.
Some shipwrecks off the Malaspina
Strait still yield buried
treasure! |
BIRD WATCHING
Bird watchers won't want to
miss Brackendale, on the way
to Whistler,especially during
winter months when thousands
of bald eagles line the banks
of the Squamish, Cheakamus
and Mamquam rivers, feeding
on the carcasses of chum
salmon that have returned to
their spawning grounds from
the Pacific Ocean. An official
count held in mid-January of
1994 recorded the largest
number of eagles ever seen
in North America. |
LIGHTHOUSE PARK
A perfect place to hold
hands. Located just off of
Marine Drive (at Beacon
Lane) in West Vancouver
near Horseshoe Bay.
Seventy-five hectares of
virgin temperate rain
forest, Lighthouse Park
is home to some of the
largest Douglas Firs in
Vancouver. Numerous
trails to explore.
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HOCKEY NIGHT IN CANADA : VANCOUVER CANUCKS
The Canadian love of hockey has supported the National
Hockey League's Vancouver Canucks franchise since
the mid-70's. Debate over the team wins and losses
eigns hot and heavy in the media, and on the talk
shows. The spring of 1995, the Canucks captured the
imagination of the entire province, when they came
within a goal of winning the cherished Stanley Cup.
For more information or to reserve your spot for the
next game, please call 604.899.4610.
www.canucks.com
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CANADIAN FOOTBALL : BC LIONS
The BC Lions, who play in the 60,000-seat domed
BC Place stadium, were Canadian Football League
champions in 1994. The football season runs from
June to November, culminating in the Grey Cup.
Canadian football is played with three downs, compared
with four in American football, and takes place on a
longer and wider field than US teams use. Aficionados
claim it makes the Canadian game faster and more exciting,
with more passing. Judge for yourself. For tickets or
more information call 604.583.7747
www.bclions.com |
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FALL 2003/Issue 3
VANCOUVER HIGHLIGHTS
CAPILANO
SUSPENSION BRIDGE
Walk among the treetops in the new
Canopy Walk and view the life of this
west coast rain forest from a whole
new perspective.
604.985.7474
www.capbridge.com |
BLUE WATER CAFE
One of the great violin virtuosos of
For fresh, wild local seafood,
oysters and crustaceans in a funky
100 year-old converted warehouse
building. Restaurant, bar, sushi bar
& private wine cellar-sunny patio in
the heart of Yaletown.
604.688.8078
address@hidden |
THEATRE UNDER THE CARS
- PLANNED FOR GASTOWN
Storyeum is an exciting new venue
being created in the heart of Gastown,
Vancouver's historic district. Once
opened in spring 2004, guests will
enjoy an 80-minute experiential
journey in time, hosted by performers
and staged in a series of elaborate,
underground sets.
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THE WEDGEWOOD HOTEL
Your clients can relax, refresh and
renew their mind, body and spirit in
the new Spa and renovated Fitness
Centre at the Wedgewood Hotel.
This award-winning boutique hotel
has recently complete extensive
renovations and upgrades.
(commissionable)
604.608.5309
www.wedgewoodhotel.com |
CANADIAN OUTBACK
ADVENTURE COMPANY
Witness the astonishing bald eagle
migration in the scenic Squamish
River Valley. In the United States,
the bald eagle is still a rare and
endangered species. Canada is more
fortunate. Each winter Canadian
Outback offers an intimate view,
a scant one hour from Whistler
and Vancouver.
800.565.8735
www.canadianoutback.com |
For information on travel trade news,
new products and events in Vancouver,
as well as available collateral materials,
suggested itineraries, transportation,
accommodation, attractions & more
visit www.tourismvancouver.com
Tourism Vancouver
The Greater Vancouver Convention
and Visitors Bureau
Suite 210 - 200 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC Canada V6C 3L6
Telephone: 604.682.2222
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