Canadian Tourism Product e-Bulletin June 15, 2009
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Dinosaurs Unearthed at Metropolis at Metrotown - Burnaby, BC
Dinosaurs rule Metropolis at Metrotown this summer! The fascinating creatures
will be the focus of a larger than life exhibit taking place from June 12 to September 20. The exhibition, entitled Dinosaurs Unearthed, will mark the first time the feathered Tyrannosaurus Rex will be seen in Canada.
In addition to the full-size feathered model, the exhibition will feature an animatronic Tyrannosaurus Rex that will roar and move. The T. rex will tower above guests and will add to the once in a lifetime experience.
“Metropolis is very excited to unveil the feathered T. rex to Canadians and offer families a fun, free event for the summer.” Said Artie Chumpol, Public and Community Relations Manager, Metropolis at Metrotown. “We are confident the dinosaurs will be a hit with guests of all ages.”
The Metropolis a Metrotown exhibit, sponsored in part by Tourism Burnaby, also includes two full sized skeletons of Asian dinosaurs, The Yangchuanosaurus, a Jurassic theropod, will be displayed in the Atrium along with stegosaurian Huayangosaurus. Fossils from both North American and Asian dinosaurs are represented as well as examples from both the Jurassic and Cretaceous Periods.
People seeking an entertaining, educational family event will not be disappointed as visitors can learn all about the dinosaurs at interactive displays and story boards. A dig-site will allow junior paleontologists to unearth dinosaur footprints and compare their discoveries to charts of dinosaur tracks.
The story boards, animatronic dinosaurs, skeletons and fossils will tell an engaging and educational story of the dinosaurs and paleontological discoveries.
In addition to a fun free event, guest can all enter to win a trip of a lifetime for four to the Dinosaur capital of North America, Drumheller, Alberta.
Source and more information: www.metropolisatmetrotown.com
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New Westminster’s Most Intimate Luxury Hotel - British Columbia
Sublime style meets divine comfort at Inn At The Quay, the first and only intimate luxe hotel on the charming Fraser River boardwalk in New Westminster, British Columbia. The chic hotel is near Vancouver’s top attractions but miles away from city stress.
Inn At The Quay went all-out glam this year, swapping ho-hum beiges and burgundies for saucy South Beachstyle throughout its living room lobby, 126 chic guestrooms, fitness room and meeting space.
Cheeky chairs and sofas with soul are a welcome shift left of traditional hotel furnishings. And who doesn’t adore a place with fluffy white bathrobes, waterfront guestroom balconies and Weekly Wine Flight Nightsin the living room. Add alfresco boardwalk dining at the Boathouse Restaurant and you get one fabulous getaway.
Only 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver by SkyTrain, New Westminster is the oldest city in Western Canada and was once the capital of British Columbia. Today, New Westminster is a fabulous mix of old and new, with picturesque waterfront walkways and beautiful Victorian architecture.
A three-hour drive north of Seattle, the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver, British Columbia is set among glittering ocean waters and forested mountains. Vancouver was voted the “Best City in the Americas” in 2004, 2005 and 2006 by Condé Nast Traveler magazine for its ambience, friendliness, culture and sites, restaurants, lodging, and shopping. It is the host of the 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games.
Source and more information: http://www.innatwestminsterquay.com
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Blueberry Lake Resort – Mont Tremblant, Québec
Discover the beauty of the Mont Tremblant region in Quebec, Canada
More than just an escape to nature, Blueberry Lake provides guests with accommodation in luxury log chalets, first-class service and all modern amenities, such as high-speed Internet and 42" plasma screen TVs. In addition to the onsite fine-dining restaurant, gourmet chefs can be scheduled to prepare fine cuisine for guests in the comfort of their own chalet. Professional therapists provide massages both at the lakeside spa and in the chalets.
Nearby national parks, ski resorts and golf courses offer the perfect opportunity for guests who want to get out and explore the Mont Tremblant region in Quebec. Visitors who prefer not to stray too far from their luxury log cabin can take advantage of all the on-site activities. A game of tennis, canoeing, ice-skating or hiking on our private trails are just a few of the options available.
With such a wide choice of four-season activities and the quality and comfort of the log chalets, Blueberry Lake makes the ideal place for couples, families, friends and even business groups to enjoy a relaxing getaway.
25 minutes north of Mont Tremblant ski resort, tucked away in one of Canada’s most beautiful landscapes, Blueberry Lake Resort awaits you.
Source and more information: http://www.blueberrylake.com
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