Check out the weather in Vancouver!
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/CABC0308
Wednesday July 2nd - high will be 26 C but it will cool off tonight with a 90% chance of rain.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
UPCOMING EVENTS!
MID-JUNE Festival d'été francophone de Vancouver
604.736.9806 http://www.lecentreculturel.com/
JUNE 12 - JULY 06 Corteo - Cirque du Soleil
1.800.678.2119 ext 7291 http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/
JUNE 21-22 Alcan Dragon Boat Festival
604.688.2382 http://dragonboatbc.ca/
JUNE 20-22 Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
604.294.2777 http://www.scandinavianmidsummerfestival.org/
JUNE 22 Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K
WWW.canadarunningseries.com/svhm/
LATE JUNE - EARLY AUGUST Pride Season and Parade
604.687.0955vancouverpride.ca
LATE JUNE - EARLY JULY Coastal Jazz Festival
604.872.5200http://www.tourismvancouver.com/cgi-bin/redirector.cgi?url=http://www.coastaljazz.ca
604.736.9806 http://www.lecentreculturel.com/
JUNE 12 - JULY 06 Corteo - Cirque du Soleil
1.800.678.2119 ext 7291 http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/
JUNE 21-22 Alcan Dragon Boat Festival
604.688.2382 http://dragonboatbc.ca/
JUNE 20-22 Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
604.294.2777 http://www.scandinavianmidsummerfestival.org/
JUNE 22 Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K
WWW.canadarunningseries.com/svhm/
LATE JUNE - EARLY AUGUST Pride Season and Parade
604.687.0955vancouverpride.ca
LATE JUNE - EARLY JULY Coastal Jazz Festival
604.872.5200http://www.tourismvancouver.com/cgi-bin/redirector.cgi?url=http://www.coastaljazz.ca
CRUISE & BC FERRIES SCHEDULES
See the following links for the Cruise & BC Ferries Schedules
http://www.portvancouver.com/vanAlaCruise/
http://www.bcferries.com/
http://www.portvancouver.com/vanAlaCruise/
http://www.bcferries.com/
FREE THINGS TO DO IN VANCOUVER
Free Things to Do in Vancouver
- Walk the Stanley Park Seawall: or jog, rollerblade, bike ride
- Watch the Fireworks Explode over English Bay: Every summer during the July/August HSBC Celebration of Light, three international fireworks companies compete by demonstrating their best displays over English Bay. As many as 500,000 spectators fill the beaches around English Bay, while those with boats sail out to watch from the water.
- Stroll the Beach: enjoy the sunshine with friends and family at one of our Vancouver beaches, Spanish Banks, Jericho Beach, Kitsilano Beach or English Bay Beach
TRAVELER'S CHECKLIST
Don't leave home without the following:
- Personal Identification, Passport & Visa
- Health Documentation & Insurance
- Luggage/Travel Pack
- Toiletres & Medication
- Transportation Tickets & Hotel Reservations
- Currency, Credit Cards & Traveler's Cheques
- Guide Books & Maps
- Camera, Film &Batteries
- Ipod/MP3 Player
- Reading Materials, Games & Playing Cards
Vancouver 2010 Olympics
17 DAYS OF OLYMPIC GAMES EVENTS FEBRUARY 12-28, 2010
See links for updates.
http://www.vancouver2010.com/en
http://vancouver.ca/olympics/
See links for updates.
http://www.vancouver2010.com/en
http://vancouver.ca/olympics/
Monday, May 12, 2008
Tourism Vancouver Site & Reception
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
OUR POOL IS OPEN!
Very few Vancouver hotels have an outdoor pool like ours!
This heated pool is furnished with beautiful hanging flower baskets, chaise loungers and is gated for your privacy.
Enjoy the sunshine, relax and work on your tan all summer long.
Pool is open everyday from 8:30 am - 10:00 pm
Friday, April 25, 2008
MAY HOT DEALS!!!
SPECIAL RATES
$109/night
Valid Dates: May 18th, 19th, 20th, 2008
$109/night
Valid Dates: May 26, 27, 28, 29 2008
For Reservations: Call Toll Free 1.800.663.8474 or click here
Please refer to "May Hot Deals"
All Bookings must be prepaid
No Cancellations
$109/night
Valid Dates: May 18th, 19th, 20th, 2008
$109/night
Valid Dates: May 26, 27, 28, 29 2008
For Reservations: Call Toll Free 1.800.663.8474 or click here
Please refer to "May Hot Deals"
All Bookings must be prepaid
No Cancellations
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
OUR INN – a word from the General Manager
When I started at the Inn at False Creek in the Summer of 1987 we had just acquired the “Quality Inn” franchise. We then became known as Quality Inn at False Creek, later to become Quality Hotel – “The Inn at False Creek”. Built in the early 70’s as a 3 storey, 87 room motel (“Venture Inn”), the building acquired 3 more floors in 1985 and the Inn at False Creek welcomed the World to Expo 86.
In the 5 months May 2 to October 13, 1986, Vancouver – Canada, strutted its stuff! False Creek is a charming inlet off English Bay (and the Pacific Ocean beyond) and was the setting for World Expo 86, an event that also celebrated Vancouver’s 100th Anniversary. Today, False Creek is a premier downtown location for living and working. Every June, False Creek hosts the Dragon Boat festival. Granville Island, a colourful Farmers Market, is open 7 days a week. Catch the Aquabus just steps from the hotel and be on Granville Island in 2 minutes.
Much has happened at the Hotel and in the False Creek area in the last 20 years. In 1995, the Quality Inn at False Creek underwent a major renovation to the lobby and restaurant areas. Rooms on the upper 3 levels were modernized with new washrooms and furnishings. Minor changes were made in 2000. In early 2007, hotel rooms were refurbished with new carpets and wallpaper, draperies, new furniture and pictures. Rooms facing the street had new sound-proofed windows. We’re almost ready for the 2010 Winter Olympics, coming to Vancouver and Whistler February 11th – 28th!
Our neighbourhood now boasts beautiful new hi-rise condominiums all around the north shore of False Creek and historic Yaletown with its mix of commercial offices, fine restaurants and residences. Walk down to False Creek and scenic English Bay is minutes away. The Vancouver Museum and Vancouver Planetarium are a 20 minute walk from the south shore of Granville Island or a 10 minute Aquabus ride that stops in Vanier Park. And don’t forget we are only a 20 minute walk to theatres, shopping and world-class restaurants in downtown Vancouver.
Whatever your reasons for visiting, be assured that our very friendly staff, half of whom have been with the Inn for over 10 years, stand ready to assist in whatever way we can to make your stay comfortable and rewarding.
This video has some interesting history of the area.
In the 5 months May 2 to October 13, 1986, Vancouver – Canada, strutted its stuff! False Creek is a charming inlet off English Bay (and the Pacific Ocean beyond) and was the setting for World Expo 86, an event that also celebrated Vancouver’s 100th Anniversary. Today, False Creek is a premier downtown location for living and working. Every June, False Creek hosts the Dragon Boat festival. Granville Island, a colourful Farmers Market, is open 7 days a week. Catch the Aquabus just steps from the hotel and be on Granville Island in 2 minutes.
Much has happened at the Hotel and in the False Creek area in the last 20 years. In 1995, the Quality Inn at False Creek underwent a major renovation to the lobby and restaurant areas. Rooms on the upper 3 levels were modernized with new washrooms and furnishings. Minor changes were made in 2000. In early 2007, hotel rooms were refurbished with new carpets and wallpaper, draperies, new furniture and pictures. Rooms facing the street had new sound-proofed windows. We’re almost ready for the 2010 Winter Olympics, coming to Vancouver and Whistler February 11th – 28th!
Our neighbourhood now boasts beautiful new hi-rise condominiums all around the north shore of False Creek and historic Yaletown with its mix of commercial offices, fine restaurants and residences. Walk down to False Creek and scenic English Bay is minutes away. The Vancouver Museum and Vancouver Planetarium are a 20 minute walk from the south shore of Granville Island or a 10 minute Aquabus ride that stops in Vanier Park. And don’t forget we are only a 20 minute walk to theatres, shopping and world-class restaurants in downtown Vancouver.
Whatever your reasons for visiting, be assured that our very friendly staff, half of whom have been with the Inn for over 10 years, stand ready to assist in whatever way we can to make your stay comfortable and rewarding.
This video has some interesting history of the area.
Stretching Excercises and Healthy Living
WE BELIEVE SO!!!
On February 25th and 27th, 2008 a Fitness World instructor came and demonstrated to staff at Quality Hotel stretching exercises to prevent workplace injury and promote good posture. All attendees at the 1½ long seminar were given a Body Fat assessment test. He also took questions on diet and general health matters.
Staff left the classes happy and eager to incorporate these exercises into their daily routine and to lead healthier lives.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Planning a trip to Vancouver?? Why not have a look at the events below and see if there's anything happening while you're here.
37th Annual BMO Vancouver Marathon
When: Sunday, May 4th, 2008
Where: Starting at B.C. Place Stadium
http://www.bmovanmarathon.ca/hm/
Vancouver Children's Festival
When: May 12th - 19th, 2008
Where: Vanier Park
http://www.childrensfestival.ca/
New Music West 2008
When: May 14th - 18th, 2008
Where: Various
http://www.newmusicwest.com/
EAT! Vancouver - The Everything Food + Cooking Festival
When: May 23rd - 25th, 2008
Where: B.C. Place Stadium
http://www.eat-vancouver.com/
DOXA Documentary Film Festival
When: May 27th - June 1st, 2008
Where: Various
http://www.doxafestival.ca/
Bard on the Beach
When: May 29th - September 21st, 2008
Where: Vanier Park
http://bardonthebeach.com
Vancouver Sun Garden Show
When: June 1st - June 30th, 2008
Where: Van Dusen Botanical Gardens
http://www.vancouvergardenshow.com/page121.htm
2008 Vancouver BG Triathlon World Championships
When: June 7th and 8th, 2008
http://www.triathlon.org/?call=TVRFdw==&id=ODY3&keep=sh
Vancouver International Jazz Festival
When: June 15th - July 2nd, 2008
Where: Various
http://coastaljazz.com
Alcan Dragon Boat Festival
When: June 21st and 22nd, 2008
Where: False Creek
http://www.adbf.com/
Canada Day Celebrations
When: July 1st, 2008
Where: Various
http://www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/parks/events/events.htm#jul
Vancouver Folk Festival
When: July 18th - 20th, 2008
Where: Various
http://www.thefestival.bc.ca
HSBC Celebration of Light
When: July 23rd, 26th, 30th, and August 2nd, 2008
Where: English Bay
http://www.worldeventsguide.com/event.ehtml?o=1710
Caribbean Days Festival
When: July 26th and 27th, 2008
Where: Waterfront Park - North Vancouver
http://caribbeandaysfestival.com
Gay Pride Festival and Parade
When: July 27th - August 4th
Where: Various
http://www.vancouverpride.ca
The Fair at the PNE
When: August 16 to September 1, 2008
Where: Pacific National Exhibition Grounds
http://www.pne.ca
Weekend to End Breast Cancer
When: September 5th - 7th, 2008
Where: Vancouver
http://www.endcancer.ca
Fringe Festival
When: September 6th - 16th, 2008
Where: Various
http://vancouverfringe.com
Vancouver International Comedy Festival
When: September 14th - 23rd, 2008
Where: Various
http://comedyfest.com
Vancouver International Film Festival
When: September 25 - October 10th, 2008
Where: Various
http://www.viff.org/home.html
Vancouver International Readers Festival
When: October 2008
Where: Various
http://writersfest.bc.ca
Rogers Santa Clause Parade
When: November 2008Where: Downtown
37th Annual BMO Vancouver Marathon
When: Sunday, May 4th, 2008
Where: Starting at B.C. Place Stadium
http://www.bmovanmarathon.ca/hm/
Vancouver Children's Festival
When: May 12th - 19th, 2008
Where: Vanier Park
http://www.childrensfestival.ca/
New Music West 2008
When: May 14th - 18th, 2008
Where: Various
http://www.newmusicwest.com/
EAT! Vancouver - The Everything Food + Cooking Festival
When: May 23rd - 25th, 2008
Where: B.C. Place Stadium
http://www.eat-vancouver.com/
DOXA Documentary Film Festival
When: May 27th - June 1st, 2008
Where: Various
http://www.doxafestival.ca/
Bard on the Beach
When: May 29th - September 21st, 2008
Where: Vanier Park
http://bardonthebeach.com
Vancouver Sun Garden Show
When: June 1st - June 30th, 2008
Where: Van Dusen Botanical Gardens
http://www.vancouvergardenshow.com/page121.htm
2008 Vancouver BG Triathlon World Championships
When: June 7th and 8th, 2008
http://www.triathlon.org/?call=TVRFdw==&id=ODY3&keep=sh
Vancouver International Jazz Festival
When: June 15th - July 2nd, 2008
Where: Various
http://coastaljazz.com
Alcan Dragon Boat Festival
When: June 21st and 22nd, 2008
Where: False Creek
http://www.adbf.com/
Canada Day Celebrations
When: July 1st, 2008
Where: Various
http://www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/parks/events/events.htm#jul
Vancouver Folk Festival
When: July 18th - 20th, 2008
Where: Various
http://www.thefestival.bc.ca
HSBC Celebration of Light
When: July 23rd, 26th, 30th, and August 2nd, 2008
Where: English Bay
http://www.worldeventsguide.com/event.ehtml?o=1710
Caribbean Days Festival
When: July 26th and 27th, 2008
Where: Waterfront Park - North Vancouver
http://caribbeandaysfestival.com
Gay Pride Festival and Parade
When: July 27th - August 4th
Where: Various
http://www.vancouverpride.ca
The Fair at the PNE
When: August 16 to September 1, 2008
Where: Pacific National Exhibition Grounds
http://www.pne.ca
Weekend to End Breast Cancer
When: September 5th - 7th, 2008
Where: Vancouver
http://www.endcancer.ca
Fringe Festival
When: September 6th - 16th, 2008
Where: Various
http://vancouverfringe.com
Vancouver International Comedy Festival
When: September 14th - 23rd, 2008
Where: Various
http://comedyfest.com
Vancouver International Film Festival
When: September 25 - October 10th, 2008
Where: Various
http://www.viff.org/home.html
Vancouver International Readers Festival
When: October 2008
Where: Various
http://writersfest.bc.ca
Rogers Santa Clause Parade
When: November 2008Where: Downtown
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