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Sea to Sky/Squamish
Excursion
Multi-day Okanagan Valley
Winery Excursion
TRANSPORTATION & SIGHTSEEING
A.E. VANCOUVER PRIVATE TOURS &
CHARTERS INC
1. Private/Customized Sea to Sky/Squamish Excursion This excursion begins with a journey through the world
famous Stanley Park, crossing The Lions Gate Bridge and on
to the scenic Sea to Sky Highway. Guests have the option to
add in a visit to the Britannia Mining Museum followed by
a stop at Shannon Falls and visiting British Columbia’s
newest attraction, the Sea to Sky Gondola. This private/
customized tour is five to seven hours in duration.
2. Private/Customized Multi-Day Okanagan Valley Winery
Excursion – This excursion begins with transportation from
Vancouver to Kelowna, BC where your clients will have
lunch at a local winery followed by a wine tasting. After
an overnight in Kelowna, your clients will explore the lush
Okanagan Valley enjoying lunch and a wine tasting at a
second Okanagan winery. Additional evening stays can be
arranged in Penticton or Osoyoos, BC.
3. Private/Customized Multi-Day Rocky Mountain Excursion –
Customizable itineraries through the Canadian Rockies can be
offered as per your clients’ requests.
vancouverprivatetours.com
Star Limousine Service Ltd.
LANDSEA TOURS & ADVENTURES
Introducing the new Whistler Departure Day Tour,
a daily scheduled one-way tour from Whistler to Vancouver,
departing at 8:30am. This fully narrated adventure begins
southbound on the Sea to Sky Highway from Whistler with
a drop off at their downtown Vancouver hotel or the
Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Highlights for this
tour would include bald eagle viewing, Shannon Falls and a
brief Vancouver city tour. On your clients’ departure day, the
earliest drop off at YVR is at 2:00pm, with a second drop off
option being determined once flight times for passengers
are confirmed. Roundtrip options with transportation from
YVR to Whistler are also possible, which would begin with
a meet and greet at YVR followed by a transfer to their
accommodations in Whistler. vancouvertours.com
STAR LIMOUSINE SERVICE LTD.
Star Limousine Service is very excited to introduce the
newest addition to their fleet – the 2014 Luxury Mini Bus
by Grech Motors. These vehicles are outfitted with luxury
features such as leather seats with seatbelts, stereo/DVD and
PA systems, electric and USB outlets in every row, as well as
a panoramic viewing window above the driver cabin. This
new vehicle is the ideal option for high end corporate
outings and extended tour excursions. starlimousine.com
HARBOUR AIR LTD.
Harbour Air Seaplanes launched a new service between the
Fraser River, adjacent to the Pitt Meadows Regional Airport,
and downtown Victoria on Vancouver Island. In 35 minutes
guests can transport themselves on the twice daily route
between the cities, providing them with more sightseeing
time and less travel time. harbourair.com
tourismvancouver.com/travel-trade
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Vancouver Mysteries
Vancouver Brewery Tours
WESTCOAST SIGHTSEEING
Celebrate the magic of Christmas with Westcoast
Sightseeing on their new Spirit of Christmas tour. The tour
begins in the charming neighbourhood of Gastown with a
hot chocolate treat, followed by a visit to the historic Steam
Clock. Guests will then experience the thrilling flight-simulation
ride at FlyOver Canada, followed by an evening gaze upon
the beautiful Christmas tree display in Jack Pool Plaza,
located at the 2010 Olympic Cauldron. Next, your clients will
visit the Bright Nights Christmas train in Stanley Park with
over three million twinkling lights. This enchanting winter
night is completed with a visit to the VanDusen Botanical
Garden’s Festival of Lights – a tour that will sure get your
clients in the holiday spirit!
vancouversightseeing.com/vancouver-christmas
VANCOUVER MYSTERIES
Imagine your clients as a team of detectives, out combing
the cobblestone streets of Gastown solving a mysterious
murder, or as secret agents working together to save
Vancouver from a mass destruction. Their two-hour
adventure game, Crime in Downtown, offers your clients
the chance to get in on the fun in teams of two to five
people with each adventure game. Clues and puzzles are
hidden around Downtown Vancouver for guests to find
and decipher. Detective or Secret Agent kits are provided,
including tools, puzzles, maps, secret codes, UV lights,
magnifying glasses, as well as a full briefing and wrap-up
by a Game Operator. Vancouver Mysteries games work for
clients of all ages looking for the chance to explore hidden
corners of downtown Vancouver. vancouvermysteries.com
tourismvancouver.com/travel-trade
Westcoast Sightseeing - VanDusen Gardens
CULINARY/BREWERY TOURS
VANCOUVER BREWERY TOURS
Vancouver Brewery Tours has expanded their operations by
offering public brewery tours Thursday, Friday, Saturday and
Sundays from 12pm to 3pm and private tours every day, upon
request. This year, they have brought on two new brewery
partners - Main Street Brewing and Brassneck Brewery, bringing
their number of partners to eleven local breweries. Have your
clients experience a behind the scenes tour at some of these
locations, which have become Vancouver’s newest and most
desirable craft breweries for locals and out of town guests
alike. vancouverbrewerytours.com
CYCLE CITY TOURS
Have your clients go “behind the brew” in Vancouver’s growing
craft beer scene. This new tour will have guests experience a
beautiful ride through some of Vancouver’s most historic and
interesting neighbourhoods. The Brewery Tour visits three
distinct breweries with samples of nine unique and tasty
beers in addition to plenty of food pairings at Belgard Kitchen.
The experience is perfect for the novice and beer nut alike,
having the opportunity to tour brewing facilities and talk
to the characters that bring these establishments to life.
A knowledgeable guide will also share stories of how beer
and spirits have influenced Vancouver throughout
its history. cyclevancouver.com
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Sea Dragon Charters
Sea Vancouver
Best Western PLUS Chateau Granville
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
ACCOMMODATION
SEA DRAGON CHARTERS
BEST WESTERN PLUS CHATEAU GRANVILLE HOTEL
& SUITES & CONFERENCE CENTRE
Sea Dragon Charters offers snorkelling and kayaking
tours with harbour seals, along with sightseeing and scuba
adventures, in Howe Sound which is located just 20 minutes
from downtown Vancouver. No experience is necessary for
any of their other adventures, other than their scuba diving
tours, in which participants must be certified divers. All
necessary equipment is supplied for snorkelling or kayaking,
including wetsuits, masks, fins, snorkels, kayaks, and
lifejackets - as well as a barbecue lunch!
seadragoncharters.com
SEA VANCOUVER
Introducing Vancouver’s fastest and safest way to view the
city from the sea! This adventure begins cruising along the
Vancouver Inner Harbour, whizzing up to 55 km/h as the tour
crosses the Burrard Inlet. Along the way their experienced,
qualified and passionate skippers will provide a fascinating
array of information, highlighting the sights of Vancouver’s
Coal Harbour, the North Shore, English Bay, False Creek and
Stanley Park. seavancouver.com
The Best Western PLUS Chateau Granville Hotel & Suites &
Conference Centre has a vision to promote a healthy and
balanced lifestyle for all of their guests. Launched in June
2014, their complimentary state-of-the-art fitness centre
redefines the standard hotel gym. It has been designed to
maximize their guest’s fitness experience with the latest
equipment and best in-class service. Located right in the
heart of downtown Vancouver, their fitness centre offers a
panoramic view of busy Granville Street and is fully equipped
with integrated LCD screens, cardiovascular equipment, a
full selection of free weights as well as many other fitness
essentials. chateaugranville.com
FAIRMONT VANCOUVER AIRPORT
The Fairmont Vancouver Airport, Swarovski Optik and
WildResearch have come together to offer an incredibly
unique experience for birders and nature enthusiasts alike.
These new packages allow individuals to overnight at the
Fairmont Vancouver Airport including transport and a
tour through the heart of the Fraser River Estuary, one of
Canada’s premier bird habitats. The estuary is an important
stopover for millions of birds travelling north or south along
the Pacific migratory ‘flyway’. With tours led by WildResearch
biologists and a full selection of Swarovski Optik provided
binoculars and spotting scopes to choose from, guests are
sure to be impressed with this amazing opportunity.
fairmont.com/vancouver-airport-richmond/
special-offers/hotel-offers
tourismvancouver.com/travel-trade
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Hotel BLU
Skwachays Lodge
HOTEL BLU
Vancouver’s newest sustainable boutique hotel on
Robson Street is now open. This 75 room hotel features
Vancouver’s only two-story, New York style loft king suites.
Complimentary amenities in each room include a Galaxy
tablet, fiber optic wired and wireless Internet, Nespresso
coffee, a microwave and mini-fridge. Other guest amenities
include a business centre, fitness studio, indoor pool/
Jaccuzzi/sauna, guest laundry and a shuttle van service.
hotelbluvancouver.com
SKWACHAYS LODGE
Skwachàys Lodge is a new boutique hotel at the crossroads
of Vancouver’s historic Gastown and Chinatown. Originally
opened in June of 2012 as a Healing Lodge, the space
has been completely renovated. This stunning addition
to Vancouver’s urban landscape will provide a uniquely
Aboriginal experience to your clients. Guests will experience
many traditional Aboriginal elements, including a sweat
lodge and a number of gathering places including an artists’
workshop, a smudge room and a guest lounge. Six world-class
Vancouver hotel interior designers teamed up with seven
aboriginal artists/designers to create 18 unique rooms with
the installation of original carvings, blankets and paintings.
skwachays.com
ATTRACTIONS
GROUSE MOUNTAIN
Grouse Mountain is now offering a unique experience called
Breakfast with the Bears where guests can enjoy early access
to the mountain and a chance to see the grizzlies, Grinder and
Coola’s, morning feeding. The experience includes admission
to Grouse Mountain, a gourmet breakfast as well as a chance
to learn about grizzly bear habits and bear conservation.
tourismvancouver.com/travel-trade
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport
Grinder and Coola, will be fed in front of guests which is a
great chance to get a rare sighting of the bears in a safe and
educational way. This excursion runs on select days from 8:30am
to 10:30am during the summer season (May to September).
grousemountain.com
VANCOUVER BIENNALE
Introduce your clients to the Vancouver Biennale, a non-profit
organization that installs museum-calibre artwork where
people live, work, play and transit. Their newest installations
include the Giants mural by world-renowned Brazilian artists
OSGEMEOS, the inspiring Human Structures: Vancouver by
celebrated sculptor Jonathan Borofsky at Hinge Park, and the
beloved Jelly Beans by Cosimo Cavallaro in the idyllic Charleson
Park--and there’s more to come! Check out their website to
learn about the artists, the installations and their free mobileenabled art tours of the city. vancouverbiennale.com
SHOPPING + DINING
MCARTHURGLEN DESIGNER OUTLET
VANCOUVER AIRPORT
By next spring, Vancouver will have its first luxury designer
outlet centre. The development will feature nearly 100 stores
offering the most sought-after European and North American
luxury, designer and lifestyle brands (including Prada, Armani
and Burberry), and will be conveniently located three-minutes
from Vancouver International Airport and 25 minutes from
downtown Vancouver via the Canada Line. Free travel is
offered between Vancouver International Airport and the
McArthurGlen outlet centre.
mcarthurglen.com/en/designer-outlet-vancouver/en/
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Café Medina
MOA - PigaPicha! by Kennedy Mungai
CAFÉ MEDINA
Café Medina has carved out a niche as a truly exceptional
breakfast, lunch and weekend-brunch destination that
effortlessly blends eclectic bistro fare, connoisseur-savvy
coffee and sweet nourishment via the city’s best Belgian
waffles. After six years in its original location in Crosstown,
Café Medina has moved to a bright and spacious new home
at 780 Richards Street in Vancouver. The expanded new
quarters not only allows for increased seating capacity,
an expanded bar and open kitchen, but also provides the
opportunity to expand the Medina menu to offer dinner
service, as well as offer an evening venue for private
functions and special events. medinacafe.com
CHAMBAR
Chambar offers a perfect balance of fine dining without the
formalities; the food is exceptional, with a commitment to
fresh seasonal produce, Belgian themed with North African
and South American influence. Have your clients experience
stunning cocktails and an extensive Belgian beer list. With
a brand new location at 568 Beatty Street, just two doors
down from their previous address, Chambar has expanded
their space allowing them to accommodate larger groups.
With expanded kitchen space, they are also now open for
breakfast, brunch and lunch, in addition to their spectacular
dinner service. chambar.com
THE LOFT AT EARLS YALETOWN
Nestled between the picturesque False Creek seawall and
Vancouver’s vibrant downtown core, the Loft at Earls
Yaletown features classic style coupled with a cool modern
vintage feel. The heritage brick-and-beam construction with
contemporary coastal designs creates a memorable space
to celebrate in with your friends and family. This newly
renovated space is open for events with up to 300 guests.
earls.ca
tourismvancouver.com/travel-trade
The Loft at Earls Yaletown
UPCOMING EVENTS + EXHIBITS
FIRST NATIONS PERFORMANCE
The Talking Stick Festival is a vibrant two week celebration of
extraordinary Aboriginal performance, running in 2015 from
February 17 to March 1 in Vancouver. This annual citywide
festival provides a stage for extraordinary Aboriginal artists;
established and emerging, national and international,
performing live theatre, music, dance and storytelling.
talkingstickfest.ca or fullcircle.ca
UBC MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY
PigaPicha! A Century of Portrait Photography in Nairobi,
will be on view from November 25, 2014 to April 4, 2015.
This exhibit highlights the history of portrait photography
in Nairobi, one of the most creative fields in modern East
Africa. This exhibit exemplifies MOA’s place not only as a
centre of West Coast Canadian content but also as a stage
for international contemporary art. moa.ubc.ca
VANCOUVER ART GALLERY
Located in the heart of the city, the Vancouver Art Gallery
offers the city’s top cultural experience featuring four floors
of historical and contemporary art. This fall, the Vancouver
Art Gallery will be transformed into the Court of China’s
Emperors for the landmark exhibition The Forbidden City:
Inside the Court of China’s Emperors. From October 18, 2014
to January 11, 2015, nearly 200 treasured objects from the
collections of Beijing’s Palace Museum will come under the
spotlight at the gallery. vanartgallery.bc.ca
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Whistler Blackbomb Mountain
Gulf Islands National Park
OUT-OF-TOWN SIGHTSEEING +
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
CVS SIGHTSEEING
CVS Sightseeing presents their Festive Victoria Day Tour, a
new Christmas Holiday tour being offered from December 1,
2014 to January 3, 2015 (excluding December 25 and January
1). This fully narrated tour begins at the Craigdarroch Castle,
decked out in traditional Victorian Christmas décor. Your
clients will then travel to The Butchart Gardens, including
a Holiday High Tea with traditional delicacies, savoury
sandwiches and house made sweets. The tour is complete
with a visit to the fully decorated Buttterfly Gardens.
cvstours.com
ORCA SPIRIT ADVENTURES
Orca Spirit Adventures is extremely proud to announce the
addition of two new amazing vessels to its already impressive
Victoria whale watching fleet. The Catalina Adventure is a
high speed foil assist 80 foot catamaran specifically designed
for marine wildlife viewing. For a more intimate exhilarating
experience, Orca Spirit Adventures has also added a high
speed adventurous 30 foot SCARAB Offshore. orcaspirit.com
GULF ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK RESERVE
OF CANADA
Orca Spirit Adventures
the app at various GPS-triggered points. The Explora app
is currently offered on two trails; Sidney Spit and Winter
Cove on Saturna Island. This service is expected to expand
to additional trails in 2015. parkscanada.gc.ca/gulfislands
SCENIC RUSH DRIVING EXPERIENCES INC.
Scenic Rush offers exotic driving experiences on the Sea to Sky
Highway, from West Vancouver to Squamish and Whistler.
Your clients have the opportunity to experience the thrill of
driving all four exotic cars in their fleet, including a Ferrari
and Lamborghini. The experience includes the spectacular
scenery offered by the Sea to Sky region and stops along
the way for beautiful photo opportunities. There are two
self-drive tour experiences to choose from: The Sea-to-Sky
Experience (three hour duration, 95 kms) and The Whistler
Experience (seven hour duration, 220 kms) which includes
lunch – both experiences include admission to the new
Sea to Sky Gondola. scenicrush.com
WHISTLER BLACKCOMB MOUNTAIN
Whistler Blackcomb recently introduced new cabins on the
Whistler Village Gondola, presenting new RFID Technology
lift access control gates that are expected to reduce wait
times at all main access points. Trail improvements in the
Crystal Zone has widened the narrower sections of the
Crystal Glide trail. whistlerblackcomb.com
The Gulf Islands National Park Reserve of Canada has
recently introduced a new trail mobile application (app)
called Explora. This official app can be downloaded free of
charge from the iStore or Google Play onto a smart phone
allowing your clients to experience a self-guided tour along
the trails of the national park reserve. Guests will learn
about the natural and cultural history of the area in the form
of photos, stories, maps and even quizzes which appear on
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