Inn at False Creek-Quality Hotel

VANCOUVER WEATHER

2008-07-02T09:48:00.000-07:00

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.

YouTube - Vancouver - Officially the best city in the World

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YouTube - Vancouver - Officially the best city in the World

UPCOMING EVENTS!

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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

CRUISE & BC FERRIES SCHEDULES

2008-06-11T14:09:00.000-07:00

See the following links for the Cruise & BC Ferries Schedules

http://www.portvancouver.com/vanAlaCruise/

http://www.bcferries.com/

FREE THINGS TO DO IN VANCOUVER

2008-06-11T14:07:00.000-07:00

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

2008-06-11T13:52:00.000-07:00

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

2008-06-11T13:22:00.000-07:00

17 DAYS OF OLYMPIC GAMES EVENTS FEBRUARY 12-28, 2010
See links for updates.
http://www.vancouver2010.com/en
http://vancouver.ca/olympics/

HOTEL MAP & DIRECTIONS

2008-06-11T13:15:00.000-07:00

Click here for Google Map

Tourism Vancouver Site & Reception

2008-05-12T09:02:00.000-07:00

Tourism Vancouver Visitor Information Counselors enjoying a few cocktails and appetizers at the Inn at False Creek-Quality Hotel, Creekside Restaurant during their 2nd week of training.

OUR POOL IS OPEN!

2008-05-07T08:58:00.001-07:00

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

MAY HOT DEALS!!!

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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

OUR INN – a word from the General Manager

2008-03-11T15:07:00.000-07:00

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.

Stretching Excercises and Healthy Living

2008-03-11T11:23:00.000-07:00

WILL STRECHING EXERCISES PREVENT INJURY AND CREATE A SENSE OF WELL BEING?

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.

2008-01-16T16:58:00.000-08:00

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

The Yale - Vancouver's home for Rhythm and Blues

2007-12-21T14:35:00.000-08:00

Here is the latest news from "The Yale".

Hello friends,

Music history icon Johnny Winter makes a not to be missed appearance at The Yale for two consecutive nights on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 26 and 27. For over 30 years, Winter has been a guitar hero without equal. Signing to Columbia records in 1969, the music giant immediately laid out the blueprint for his fresh take on classic blues, a prime combination for the legions of fans just discovering the genre via the likes of Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton. Deemed rock music’s most respected singer and guitar player, Winter established a link between British blues-rock and American southern rock, constantly shifting between simple country blues in the style of Robert Johnson, to all-out electric slide guitar. His 2004 Grammy Nominated I’M A BLUESMAN with Virgin/EMI, has added to his Texas-sized reputation, pairing with long-time producer Dick Shurman (Robert Cray, Albert Collins and Roy Buchanan), as well as Tom Hambridge (Susan Tedeschi and George Thorogood). Backing him on this CD is Paul Nelson on guitar, Scott Spray on bass, Tony Beardon on drums, as well as guest appearances by Reese Wynans on keyboards and James Montgomery on harmonica. The 13-track collection includes three compositions by Nelson and Spray, including the prison-themed “Shakedown” and the album’s title track “Pack Your Bags,” which Nelson describes as a Johnny Winter biography set to music. Tickets to Johnny Winter are $35 in advance or $38 at the door. Advance ticket sales are available by contacting The Yale at 604.681.9253 or online at http://www.theyale.ca/. Tickets are also available through Tickets Tonight by phone at 604.231.7535 or at the Tickets Tonight booth located inside the Tourist InfoCentre at 200 Burrard Street. Doors open at 6pm. Show time begins at 8pm. This performance is generously sponsored by The Georgia Straight and Tom Lee Music. Purchase your tickets early in order to avoid disappointment. Yale VIP passes not accepted for this performance.
http://www.johnnywinter.net/