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 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 …

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 …

Vancouver is a spectacular city that is endowed by its natural surroundings. When one visits this part of the world they must explore further then just the urban center to experience what makes this Pacific Northwest gem so unique. To venture beyond the city limits, and sometimes even within, it is more practical if not absolutely necessary to have independent and flexible transportation like a rental car equipped with GPS to get to the sites when and how you want …

Sport utility Vechicles (SUVs) have increasingly grown in popularity from the late 1990’s and early 2000’s. Manufactures classified the type of vehicle quite closely to a station wagon with the difference being the SUV was built on a light-truck chassis. SUVs are usually equipped with 4-wheel or off-road capabilities making them an ideal vehicle for getting through hazardous winter weather conditions or routes of the beaten path. They are often capable of towing and excellent for roof top storage.

They have …

Pacific Car Rentals is offering many featured vehicles deals right now at discounted prices. If you are traveling to Vancouver or a local looking to get yourself into a different vehicle check out what the rates we are offering.

Right now we have many SUV vehicles large and small on special as we know many of our customers want to get up into the mountains to enjoy the peak of the ski season. Renting an SUV that you can be sure …