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How many family activities can you do in Vancouver in 3 Days? A lot!

Posted by My Life in the Sun on October 7, 2014 Leave a Comment

We had an amazing visit to Vancouver in August. The only thing I would have changed is that I wish we had stayed longer! We missed out on some fantastic attractions that we will have to return to see some day. We stayed at the Georgian Court Hotel, right downtown and loved how close we were to everything. We were only a boat ride away from Granville Island and the Telus World of Science and a quick ride on the Skytrain to downtown. While we were Downtown we walked around Canada Place and went to the new Attraction, Fly Over Canada. We LOVED it! Fly Over Canada is an indoor movie ride where you are suspended in the air right in front of the IMAX screen. You literally feel like you’re flying! It’s not a rough ride but it can be dizzying at times so if you’re prone to motion sickness, you might not enjoy it. We got to see almost all of Canada from the air. It was an amazing way to end our tour of Western Canada. [Read more…]

The Georgian Court Hotel in Vancouver

Posted by My Life in the Sun on September 23, 2014 Leave a Comment

We arrived at the Georgian Court Hotel in Vancouver at night. It’s so nice to arrive at a hotel, and feel comfortable and at home right away, especially at night, when all you want to do is rest. When we opened the door, to our room, the first thing we saw was the brightly lit BC Place, through the window. I love that the housekeeper thought to keep the curtains open, so an amazing view would be the first thing we saw.

We were also welcomed with a local bottle of wine and fine chocolates. We immediately put on the hotel bathrobes and had a glass of wine. Relaxation achieved after a long drive! [Read more…]

Fun on BC Ferries!

Posted by My Life in the Sun on September 22, 2014 Leave a Comment

On our road trip to BC this summer, we knew we would have to take BC Ferries, to get to Vancouver Island. We were excited! Would the ship be small or like a cruise ship? Would it be a rough ride? Would we get to see whales? We took the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo.

When we first got onto the ferry, my daughters wanted to explore the whole ship, right away, to see what was on board. The views from the front seating area and from the viewing deck were amazing! We could see for miles. We didn’t get to see any whales, but on our way home we saw a helicopter hovering, over the ocean, from the side of the ship. It hovered for a long time as we passed. We loved just sitting on the viewing deck outside, feeling the ocean breeze. [Read more…]

Visiting Ucluelet Aquarium

Posted by My Life in the Sun on September 21, 2014 1 Comment

There are a lot of aquariums in the world. You think they’re all the same? Well think again. Visiting the Ucluelet Aquarium is like going back to school, in a small class, and actually having fun and learning something that amazes you. Their main goal is awareness and respect, and boy did they get it from me.

The aquarium doesn’t look like much from the outside, but, as soon as you walk in, you can see they have put the time and effort into building a beautiful learning centre. The posts are made out of giant pieces of wood, the large open space is filled with touch tanks, glass tanks, a large open pool, a gift shop and library/learning centre. Windows line one full wall so you can see the ocean, the many species came from. The Ucluelet Aquarium fills their tanks with local marine life from the Ucluelet Harbour and every year return the marine life back to the ocean from which it came. [Read more…]

The Black Rock Oceanfront Resort

Posted by My Life in the Sun on September 16, 2014 4 Comments

We were so excited to get to Ucluelet and Tofino for some much-needed rest and relaxation on our vacation. We had no idea how restful our time on the Pacific Coast would be, until we arrived at the Black Rock Oceanfront Resort. This majestic resort is located in Ucluelet, overlooking the beautiful pacific ocean, and within a half hour of the Pacific Rim National Park and surfing beaches.

The resort boasts the most incredible oceanfront views. We could see them from our balcony, the hot tub, the restaurant and even the parking lot. At the Black Rock Resort, you feel like you have stepped into another world, miles away from the city, and it calms you the moment you arrive.

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