Yesterday afternoon the Pan Pacific Hotel welcomed the Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia into its hotel with a stunning cultural display. The event was open to the media and special guests (which is how I was invited). From February 12-28, the lobby of the hotel will be transformed into an Aboriginal village called “Kla-how-ya”, [...]
Archive | January, 2010
The Ultimate Guide to Free Vancouver 2010 Games Events
The 2010 Games are coming this February to Vancouver and much of the talk has surrounded the costs associated with the games. Whether it be increased cab rates and club entry fees, to scalpers selling hockey tickets at over $1,000 each – Vancouverites are left feeling a little short-changed. Unnoticed however are the vast array [...]
Meet Natalia Mihai: Torch Bearer For The 2010 Games
Photo: jp1958 With the Olympic kickoff less than a month away, Vancouver remains busy (and buzzing) as it prepares for opening day of the 2010 Winter Games on February 12th. With organizing committees scrambling to make the deadline, there are still exciting events taking place leading up to the games. And even though VANOC has [...]
A New Beginning
Photo: Pan Pacific Welcome to the new blog Room With A View! This is my first week at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Vancouver and I have been blessed with the fortunate position to capture some of the amazing events and interactions that take place in the Pan Pacific as well as in Downtown Vancouver. [...]
New Year’s Day Polar Bear Swim
Photo: Margarita Banting Every January 1 in Vancouver, the Vancouver Polar Bear Swim Club leads a crowd of thousands into the chilly winter waters off English Bay Beach. Costumes encouraged! To take the plunge, register in front of the English Bay Bathhouse 12:30pm – 2:30pm on January 1, 2010. The Polar Bear Swim happens at [...]
26,000 Toys Collected at 2009 Pan Pacific Christmas Wish Breakfast
Photo: oxan@ The Pan Pacific hotel lobby was a scene of festive chaos this morning as an estimated 7,000 people took part in the annual Pan Pacific Christmas Wish Breakfast. Now in its 22nd year, the event brought in 26,000 toys (30% more than last year) and over $25,000 cash for the Lower Mainland Christmas [...]
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