Head to the Rogers Santa Claus Parade at Georgia and Howe Streets. Start at Broughton Street and Georgia Street and travel down to Howe Street. If you're visiting at this time then get out there with the family at 1:00pm Sunday, December 6th for some early Christmas fun! Grab a hot chocolate, wrap up really warm, and bring your family to this festive, and free event in downtown Vancouver! The parade allows the kids to wait in anticipation for Santa to arrive as you watch hundreds of people having some jolly 'ol fun.

Public Holidays

2009 2010

New Year's Day Jan 1 Jan 1

Good Friday Apr 10 Apr 2

Easter Monday Apr 13 Apr 5

Victoria Day May 18 May 24

Canada Day Jul 1 Jul 1

Civic Holiday Aug 3 Aug 2

Labour Day Sept 7 Sept 6

Thanksgiving Day Oct 12 Oct 11

Remembrance Day Nov 11 Nov 11

Christmas Day Dec 25 Dec 25

Boxing Day Dec 26 Dec 26

Visit luxurious Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa and enjoy five natural mineral hot pools, the Healing Springs Spa, fitness centre, tennis courts, gardens, adventure tours, the children's Water Park and so much more!

This is the perfect place to stay during the Vancouver 2010 winter Olympic Games. Only a short 90 minute drive from Vancouver to Harrison Hot Springs, you can cheer on an event in Vancouver, and then head back to the resort for complete relaxation. A true getaway!

Visit Little Italy first hand! Enjoy luxury cusine at Ciao Bella Ristorante and Piano Lounge. This romantic and cozy establishment has a fabulous outdoor heated patio and 60 comfortable seats for their guests.

It also features a fabulous piano bar for your listening pleasure. Ciao Bella Ristorante and Piano Bar is the perfect restaurant to take a date, your mate, or even host an event. All of their tasty dishes are authentic and made fresh daily. There are over 20 Italian sauces to sample and arouse your taste buds, and there is a variety of baked dishes.

This is the perfect Olympic getaway! Experience an authentic Canadian Winter at British Columbia's most exclusive ranch. Enjoy ice hockey, fine dining, horseback riding, as well as many other fabulous activities. This exclusive winter getaway is located in British Columbia's interior and is great for couples, friends and families.

This retreat is a great Canadian escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. You will have expert tour guides that will tell about everything you need to know and what you should see and do while away on this fun 2010 winter adventure!

Check out La Cantina Restaurant in trendy Yaletown in downtown Vancouver and taste some yummy aunthentic Mexican cuisine. You can dine there, take out, or ask for their catering services. Delivery orders over $20 are free! It is also licenced so if you want to stop by for a happy hour treat then this is the place to be. They have a full HDTV screen for all of you sport loving fans and even catch the 2010 Olympics!

Enjoy an exclusive luxury British Columbia Olympic Winter Games yacht experience that is coming to Vancouver in 2010! If you want to experience everything about Vancouver, and Whistler during the games then charter one of British Columbia's exquiste private yachts. Climb aboard a 114 foot luxury yacht that is a perfect getaway for families, couples, corporate groups and more. You will have your own private chef, amazing tour guides, kayaking, wildlife sights and sampling some of the best British Columbia seafood.

How exciting! The 2010 Men's Olympic schedule is announced! The first puck will drop for the Canada's Men's Olympic Team on February the 16th when it challenges Norway at Canada Hockey Place in Vancouver, British Columbia for the 2010 Olympics. The Canadian Team will also play against Switzerland and the US in Group A action. This exciting gold medal game will be held on February the 28th! See the schedule of games.

Ouisi Bistro, pronounced 'Wee Zee', is a fantastic Vancouver Bistro featuring Creole and Cajun cuisine and it celebrates the foods of the South all year. It offers traditional and authentic spicy French Cajun dishes and taste bud tingling Creole cuisine. Visit Ouisi Bistro for their warm and cozy gumbo's and creative stews that make Cajun foods a favourite way of eating.

From Thursday, November 12th to Sunday, November 15th, Ouisi Bistro will present four unique gumbos for their guests to sample. Visit them at www.ouisibistro.com or contact them at 604-732-7550. Or even drop by and say hi at 3014 Granville Street!