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 …

Tourism British Columbia (Tourism BC) has confirmed that Virgin Atlantic will operate a return service to Vancouver for Summer 2012. The flight will depart from Heathrow four times a week (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday) from 24th May to 27th October 2012.

Christy Clark, Premier of British Columbia. “The United Kingdom is one of our key markets and also serves as a hub for other international travellers heading to our province. Virgin Atlantic is recognised …

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 …

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 …

The children are almost out of school which means Summer Vacation 2011 has almost officially begun. Whether you are a local Vancouverite or flying into the city planning on visiting other areas of beautiful British Columbia, Pacific Car Rentals has the perfect vehicle to fit your whole family and all your vacation necessities. We are offering SUVs perfect for smaller groups and capable of getting you through some wilderness camping terrain if necessary and larger 8 & 12 passenger vans …

SAHARA GIANNONE

FOR METRO VANCOUVER
Published: May 17, 2011 5:30 a.m.
Last modified: May 16, 2011 11:34 p.m.
Photo: Sahara Giannone/For Metro

An Aboriginal cultural experience in Stanley Park has opened for its second season.

Klahowya Village showcases unique cultures, traditions and stories of British Columbia’s Aboriginal peoples.

Following the Vancouver 2010 Olympics, interest in Aboriginal culture expanded throughout B.C., Canada and around the world.

Put on by the Aboriginal Tourism Association of B.C., the Klahowya Village welcomed more than 160,000 visitors last year, a number …

This is just another reason to visit Vancouver and explore the natural beauty of BC’s parks. It’s not that the parking charges, that were sometimes pretty steep, were enough of a deterrent to keep you from visiting these gems… It’s just now there absolutely is nothing stopping you!

Renting a vehicle from Pacific Car Rentals will get you into the wilderness parks of BC and the surrounding areas of Vancouver comfortably and safely. Then where you arrive, no ticket purchasing or …