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This charming seaside town is close to Vancouver and makes the perfect spring getaway - Vancouver Is Awesome This charming seaside town is close to Vancouver and makes the perfect spring getaway - Vancouver Is Awesome Posted: 07 Jun 2019 12:00 AM PDT Photo: hm_marchand / Instagram While there are countless places to visit in British Columbia this summer, Gibsons should be high on your list of vacation destinations. Not only is the peaceful, seaside town nestled in the beautiful Sunshine Coast, but it also offers a range of delectable eateries, fabulous shops, and fun activities. Known as the 'Gateway to the Sunshine Coast,' Gibsons is a fisherman's paradise. In fact, visitors may even buy fresh fish from a number of local fisherman right on the public dock. In addition, many restaurants offer mouth-watering seafood fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner, so seafood fanatics may enjoy an oceanic option at any time of day. Visitors...

Vintage hotels double as city tourist attractions - Western Investor Vintage hotels double as city tourist attractions - Western Investor Posted: 13 Jun 2019 10:54 AM PDT Hotels that have been around for 80 years or more can cost a fortune to keep in good condition, but owners say they are proud to maintain them to a standard high enough that they serve as tourist attractions in their own right. The necessary cost of investing to maintain hotels extends to newer hotels, said David Ferguson , who is a director at CBRE Inc. 's hotels valuation and advisory services group in Canada. "Hotels reach points where they require capital upgrades that aren't necessarily a touch-and-feel upgrade that a guest can appreciate," he said. "When you talk about electrical systems, roof, or plumbing or piping repairs – replacing boilers and things like that – that's one of the challenges the hoteliers face." Vancouver...

164 things to do in Vancouver this summer - Daily Hive 164 things to do in Vancouver this summer - Daily Hive Posted: 20 Jun 2019 12:00 PM PDT Summer fun has taken over Vancouver and the new season is full of great events to enjoy. From Canada Day to The Fair at PNE and lots more, here are 164 events you need to check out around the city. For more things happening around town, check out our  events section . Enjoy the great outdoors World's largest goat yoga class at Maan Farms What:  Abbotsford's own Maan Farms will be attempting to host the world's largest goat yoga class. They've already made the application to Guinness World Records and now, they need a little help. Admission costs $25 per person, which includes an hour-long class, one pint-sized basket to fill with strawberries, and a day-pass to Maan Farms' Barnyard Adventure Land. After the class, visitors will get the chance to go strawberry picking on t...