With the FIFA 2010 World Cup now in its quarter final round, the excitement level of the games is at a high. Cafe Roma, World Cup 2010 | Photo: Susan Gittins Even though some of the best teams in the tournament have seen an early exit, (sorry Italy and France fans) more and more Vancouverites [...]
Archive | June, 2010
“Show your Canada Day Spirit” Photo Contest
Send us your best Canada Day Photo for a chance to win a 2 Night Stay at the Pan Pacific Vancouver Hotel. Photo: Ian Muttoo Each Canada Day, countless photos are taken from locals and tourists in Vancouver who are out capturing the spirit of our beautiful Country. We invite you to grab your camera [...]
President of Argentina, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner Arrives in Vancouver
1 hour ago, President of Argentina, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner made her entrance into the Pan Pacific Vancouver. Madam President touched down at Vancouver International Airport and was escorted by a police motorcade to the hotel. She is currently making a brief stop-over in Vancouver before the G20 Summit in Toronto, which takes place from [...]
Photos: The Bridges of Vancouver
Each week, readers of the blog and friends on Flickr send me some of their best photos they’ve taken around the city and interesting pics they’ve come across online. Sorting through the dozens of photos, I noticed many of them included great shots of bridges from around the city. Some are large, some are small and some [...]
Canada Place to Replace its Iconic Sails
As of this month, the Canada Place Corporation (CPC) is undertaking a roof rehabilitation project that includes the replacement of the iconic white sails. Canada Place | Photo: jscot7357 The sails will be replaced as it has exceeded its 20 year life span and leakages are becoming more frequent. The project is expected to take [...]
Summer Photos from Around the Hotel
With the weather finally making a turn for the better, I thought I’d share a few photos from around the hotel with a summer theme in mind. In the next few weeks I’ll be sharing some of the better photos from around Vancouver sent in by the public. If you have any shots you’d like [...]
Father’s Day Brunch at the Cafe Pacifica Restaurant
With Father’s Day just around the corner, it’s once again time to put on your thinking caps and decide what to get the Ol’ Man this year. If your anything like me, you’re probably also struggling with gift ideas. My only motto is: stay away from the ties, mugs and World’s Greatest Dad t-shirts! For [...]
The Pan Pacific Pool, Free to Spa Utopia Guests
For the past couple of weeks, Vancouver has a seen totally random mix of weather. Clear skies, rain storms and suspect weather forecasts have all made their appearances around the city of Vancouver. Either way, the sun is slowly making its way out more often and summer continues to grow closer. With the added heat, [...]
Michael Fishman, A Story From One of Our Guests
This week in June marks the 5th month I’ve been with the Pan Pacific Vancouver. In my short time here, I’ve come to understand what makes this hotel special. Some examples include: the comfortable rooms, great restaurants, live entertainment and events, and of course – the views. But what I really find separates this hotel [...]
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