My inspiration for this week’s culinary feature came after my latest visit to the Café Pacifica Restaurant. A few days ago I sat down for lunch and was recommended the chicken curry, known as Chef Paul’s Curry. At first I was reluctant to give it a try because I often find curry dishes at a [...]
Archive | July, 2010
2010 Celebration of Light, The Best Photos From Week One
The HSBC Celebration of Light is now in its final week in Vancouver. Last week I featured the Celebration of Light and named some of the better places to take in the show. With Team USA and Team Spain having performed, we are left to see Team Mexico – Wednesday, July 28 & Team China [...]
Vancouver Welcomes the MPI World Education Congress
This weekend, Vancouver is hosting the world’s largest association for meeting and event planners – the 2010 Meeting Professionals International World Education Congress. MPI, is the world’s largest meeting and event industry association with more than 24,000 members worldwide in 80 countries. This Tuesday, The Pan Pacific Vancouver was pleased to welcome the Chairman of [...]
Celebration of Light: Vancouver’s Annual Fireworks Display
On Wednesday evening, the skies will light up as Vancouver will host the 20th Anniversary of the HSBC Celebration of Light: Photo: Frederick Lin Photography The Celebration of Light is held each year in Vancouver as 3 countries compete for the title by competing in a pyro-musical fireworks competition which attracts the world’s leading fireworks [...]
Saturday Night Italian Opera Buffet with Opera Tenor, Edd Wright
After being at the Pan Pacific for a few months now, I’ve come to see some exciting events and attractions which have taken place at the hotel. Each month there’s something new going on like a special ceremony, a cool attraction or an interesting celebrity encounter. One of the weekly events I had yet to [...]
My Visit To Black Gloves Transportation and Tours
The Black Gloves Transportation and Tours Company is now located in the Pan Pacific Vancouver Hotel. Black Gloves is a transportation company which provides the latest quality vehicles with the most competitive pricing in Vancouver. They provide a wide range of services from Airport transportation, Limousine tours, Whistler transfers and even sightseeing tours around Vancouver. [...]
Show your Canada Day Spirit Photo Contest – Winner: Lisa Choi
Last month we invited anyone with a camera to send in their best photograph to the Pan Pacific Vancouver’s “Show your Canada Day Spirit” Photo Contest. Entries were judged on creativity, visual appeal and the contest theme – Showing your Canada Day Spirit! The winner receives a free 2 night stay at the Pan Pacific [...]
What’s Going on in Vancouver this July
July is the month all Vancouverites wait in year long anticipation for. We endure the day to day grind of showers, fog (and occasionaly snow) so we can enjoy the outdoors during the summer and show off our beautiful city to out of towners. Downtown, Granville Island | Photo: mdnjustin So whether your a local [...]
Alex Bilodeau Spends Canada Day At The Pan Pacific Vancouver
The Pan Pacific Vancouver enjoyed a golden Canada Day celebration with Alex Bilodeau as he made his first return to Vancouver since February. At the 2010 Winter Olympic Games Alex became the first Canadian ever to earn a gold medal on Canadian soil. It was a boisterous homecoming with Alex arriving at the Pan [...]
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