Cypress Mountain opened for skiing on Tuesday, the earliest opening ever for the West Vancouver ski resort.

Trails on the north face of Black Mountain will be open to intermediate and expert skiers and riders, with more alpine runs expected to open on the weekend.

The early opening is largely due to snowmaking equipment used during last year’s Vancouver Winter Olympics, when Cypress Bowl suffered an infamous lack of snow.

Long-time ski instructor Lorne Milne explained that …

The winter season is upon us in Vancouver, BC and Pacific Car Rentals‘ fleet is prepared to service you through the difficult winter conditions that can blow through the city or that are a constant on the mountains. For the 2011-2012 winter season we are offering certified snow tires on our Midsize Cars,Full Size Cars and passenger Vans to ensure that your rental experience is comfortable and safe through out the season.

Whether you are a local looking to get through …

The Thompson-Okanagan is an unknown vacation gem to most international visitors but the locals certainly know about it for all times of the year. If its action sports in the vally or on the mountains, summer or winter; this spectacular part of BC has it all. Of course Pacific Car Rentals has got the vehicle to get you to the Interior (as the locals call it) and ensur eyou arrive safely without burning a hole in your vacation budget. Check …

Here is a great Article from Canoe Travel that outlines the famous Fairmont Hot Springs in the majestic Columbia Valley. To get to your relaxing vacation spot remember to check our car rental specials at Pacific Car Rentals located in Vancouver close to YVR Airport. You can rent one of our vehicles take make the drive through the beautiful province to your relaxation destination.

Encounters with nonchalant bruins feeding on wild berries can be a terrifying experience for unsuspecting tourists. Two …

Vancouver is a world class destination year round, even in the the Fall season between the Summer beaches and the Winter skiing there is plenty to enjoy. During you travels to Vancouver you will find all your car rental needs with us at www.pacificcarrentals. Enjoy this article outlining some of the fun and interesting events happening in Vancouver this fall.

(British Columbia, Canada) – October boasts a bevy of highlights in the Vancouver, B.C. district of Granville Island, where the fall …

The rich aboriginal history of British Columbia is a cultural heritage gem. Many bands along the coast and into the interior of British Columbia offer unique experiences and traditions for the cultured travel. Interested in planning a trip to visit some of the beautiful Aboriginal cultures in Vancouver or British Columbia? Consider getting your car rental in Vancouver with Pacific Car Rentals. We well get you to where you want to be with ease and without putting a dent in …

Making the trip up to Whistler BC? Pacific Car Rentals offers many SUV Rentals as well as Sport Wagon Rentals and Economy Car Rentals to get you up there from Vancouver. Here is an article from the Vancouver Sun discussing the popularity of Whistler as a destination holiday despite the below-average weather they’ve had this year.

Whistler is on track for one of its busiest summers ever in spite of bad weather and a high Canadian dollar that is …

Pacific Car Rentals has all the vehicles you will want to choose from for you big wedding day. Make your day/weekend that much more special by renting a vehicle that will transport you in style and be a part of the memories that will last you a lifetime.

The standard wedding vehicles would be to go with our white fleet of vehicles but you can always add flair with the hot black SUV or midnight blue Maserati. Pacific Car Rentals based …

Looking to picnic in Vancouver and need a vehicle to get you to the park or out in a more remote setting? Come see all the vehicles that we offer at Pacific Car Rentals and get in the perfect vehicle for you today! Enjoy this article form the Province that will inspire you to spend some meals picnicing this summer.

Why eat indoors when you could enjoy a meal while taking in some of Vancouver’s spectacular views?

Tourism Vancouver has a …

By Brian Morton, Vancouver Sun   June 22, 2011

Dennis Thomas knows the importance of aboriginal cultural tourism.

As project director of North Vancouver-based Takaya Tours, a Tsleil-Waututh Nation ecotourism venture that takes tourists and school groups on journeys in 12-passenger, 7.6-metre ocean-going canoes or kayaks to sites on Indian Arm, he believes businesses such as Takaya are essential not only for providing jobs but for increasing awareness of aboriginal culture.

“It [aboriginal tourism] is the fastest …