March 4th, 2010
The inspirational 10 day Paralympic Torch Relay is underway as the first group of Paralympic Torchbearers- one from each province and territory- gathered in Ottawa and witnessed the lighting of the flame today, March 3, 2010. Over 600 torchbearers will carry the flame on its proud journey through 11 communities until the the lighting of the Paralympic Cauldron at BC Place in downtown Vancouver on March 12.
The Paralympic Flame has no ancestral home but was ignited and blessed by Aboriginal firekeepers of the Pikwakanagan and Kitigan Zibi Algonquin bands on Victoria Island during a special ceremony. It then was placed in a lantern and delivered to the Parliament Buildings where it passed to three youth representatives of the Assembly of First Nations, Inuit Tapiriit, Kanatami and Metis National Council. This trio of flames was brought to a stage located on the Hill’s historic front lawn where Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson, Whistler Mayor Ken Melamed and Squamish Nation Chief Gibby Jacob, on behalf of the Four Host First Nations, reunited the flames in the Paralympic Cauldron. Arnold Bolt, a multi-sport Paralympian with many world records, officially started the flame’s journey by dipping his torch into the Paralympic cauldron in front of a crowd that included Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Bolt then handed off the flame to 15 other torchbearers on the way to Vancouver.
Paralymic sports include Alpine skiing, Biathlon, Cross country skiing, Ice sledge hockey and Wheelchair curling. The events will take place at several of the Olympic venues in both Whistler and Vancouver. Crowds will likely be smaller than at the Olympic Games, but the competition and excitement will be just as electric and memorable. Click here for more information about the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Games. For superb Vancouver Bed & Breakfast accommodation and Bed & Breakfasts in Whistler, be sure to visit BCsBestBnBs.com.
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February 11th, 2010
Congratulations to Vancouver’s West End Guest House on being featured in the Swedish woman’s magazine “Femina”, February 2010 edition. The article was prepared by Ulrika Norberg, a former writer and editor of ELLE – Sweden.
The West End Guest House is no stranger to media attention with two previous articles appearing in ELLE Magazine — one for decor and the other about food. Your host at the West End Guest House is Evan Penner who is also the 2002 recipient of the Moyra Turner Hospitality Award. This award is presented to those BC Bed and BreakfastInnkeepers Guild members who best personify the highest standards of innkeeping hospitality. 2002 was the first year the Moyra Turner Hospitality trophy was presented.
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January 27th, 2010
Over 1200 young musicians will take part in the 59th annual Prince George and District Music Festival being held from February 21 to March 2 with a showcase recital and festival gala on March 5. The festival was created to foster musical excellence in Northern B.C. and today it is Northern B.C.’s premier competition for young performers and amateurs. The festival is a great way for performers to showcase their talents, gain experience and receive valuable feedback from adjudicators. Categories include musical theatre, classical voice, instrumental, strings and piano.
Prince George is home to several BC Bed and Breakfast Innkeepers Guild members who know the area and can help you enhance your visit. For more information on the Prince George and District Music Festival visit www.pgmusicfestival.com.
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January 26th, 2010
Mt. Washington powder with a Georgia Strait view.
Mt. Washington Ski Resort, located in the Comox Valley of Vancouver Island, is hosting Olympic teams from an estimated 26 countries, all in training for the upcoming Vancouver Olympics and Paralympic Games. Teams from China, the U.S.A., Sweden, Germany, France and our own Canada are just a few of those you may see on the slopes now and into March. Conditions are ideal and similar to Whistler, with Mt.Washington boasting a snow base of over 340 cm. Courtenay and nearby Campbell River B&Bs offer great accommodation for those wanting to see the athletes train or perhaps share a lift with an Olympian. It’s only a 30-40 minutes drive from the Comox Valley to the ski slopes. Imagine an exciting day on Mt. Washington, a great dinner by the sea, an evening’s entertainment and then a perfect sleep in an “Oh so comfortable” BC Innkeepers B&B. In the morning enjoy a relaxed breakfast and you’ll be ready for another day’s adventures.
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January 26th, 2010
Welcome to the first post of the BC Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers Guild blog. We’ve just launched our new website and added a blog in order to give the travelling public and our members the most complete and informative website in the travel industry. It is all about British Columbia and the superb Bed and Breakfast members of the Guild. We look forward to visitors’ comments and help from our member B&Bs in discovering and informing our readers of the multitude of fun and interesting events taking place in this most beautiful of places, British Columbia.
Membership in the British Columbia Bed and Breakfast Innkeepers Guild is not just about a B&B paying annual dues. The standards are high, each B&B inn is inspected and all are Tourism BC approved. Many are Canada Select rated.
We are excited to acknowledge two Guild members for the outstanding recognition each has received— Abbeymoore Manor Bed and Breakfast Inn in Victoria is Trip Advisor’s Annual Travellers Choice Awards pick for the best B&B in Canada and in all of North America, and number two in the world! ThistleDown House B&B in North Vancouver is ranked the number 9 B&B in all of Canada. These two superb B&Bs epitomize the excellence all Guild members strive to reach, and we are proud to have them as members of the Guild!
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December 31st, 2009
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