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Celebrate New Years in Vancouver, British Columbia

Top 10 Events for New Years

By Natasha Jervis, About.com

Vancouver has numerous New Years events going on around the city and you will want to stop by some of these venues, or book your celebration early. Vancouver is full of life on New Years and people are all around the city just ready to start a fresh New Year.

1. NYE 2008 AT THE TELUS WORLD OF SCIENCE

Champagne toast new years in vancouver british columbiaPhoto Courtesy Ryde Hotel
This will be the first ever New Years Eve party at this well known venue in 4 years! Make sure you celebrate your Vancouver New Year in one of Vancouver's most popular landmarks. The Telus World of Science is opening its doors to everone for New Years and you can expect dance music, complimentary appetizers, and champagne. Book your tickets now!

2. ENCHANTED NEW YEARS EVE 2008 @ STANLEY PARK PAVILLION

Celebrate an enchanted New Year's Eve 2008 at the Stanley Park Pavilion. Stanley Park is Vancouver's world famous park and is a major tourist attraction in the city. Enjoy champagne toasts in this lush green oasis of over 1,000 acres. You will be enjoy glorious city views throughout your evening and see breath taking sights.

3. NEW YEARS EVE 2008 @ SONAR VANCOUVER

Enjoy your New Year’s Bash at Sonar Nightclub! The club is going to celebrate in style! Some features includes amidnight balloon drop, VIP seating, famous DJ's, free champagne, confetti, andparty favors.

4. LCU NYE 08: HIP-HOP HOUSE PARTY @ RICHARDS ON RICHARDS

Have you made your countdown plans? Book your tickets for Richards on Richards and celebrate your New Years party with free champagne, countdown visuals, 4 of Vancitys best DJ's, hip hop dress code, appetizers and prizes throughout the evening. Listen to hot hip hop, reggae, and old school until 4am in the morning!

5. NEW YEARS EVE 2008 @ NU RESTAURANT

Nu Restaurant and Lounge is going to break into the New Year in style! Nu is one of Vancouver's finest restaurants and extremely stylish. Expect free parking, Dj and dancing, floor to ceiling windows for fantastic water views, canapes, and a futuristic room of brass. This funky restaurant sits on the water by False Creek.

6. NEW YEARS EVE AT BAR NONE @ BAR NONE

Champagne, a big countdown to 2008, party favors, and soul to funk music, what more could you ask for on New Years!? Come dance, drink, and celebrate with your friends at Bar None, located in trendy Yaletown.

7. NEW YEARS EVE CLUB CRAWL 2008 @ SHARK CLUB

Ring in the New Year by joining the Shark Club on their club crawl and party bus transportation. With drink specials at every stop, and Mexico trip giveaways, you will have the blast of your life!Don;t forget the VIP entrance to 4 of Vancouver's hottest nightclubs.

8. NEW YEARS EVE 2008 @ BALTHAZAR RESTAURANT/HIDEAWAY

Walk into 2008 after you have enjoyed an oyster bar, canapes, a champagne toast and a cocktail bar all evening! Balthazar is a hot hidden gem located in the West End of downtown and is sure to give you the New Years you want. In the Bordello room you can listen to old school and retro hits, while in the main room you will hear house music and the top 40.

9. NEW YEARS EVE 2008 @ GINGER 62 COCKTAIL DEN AND KITCHEN

Ginger 62 is one of Vancouver's is a sexy place located on Granville street in Downtown Vancouver. This New Years enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvers , Burlesque performances, a midnight balloon drop, a champagne toast and tons of music.

10. SALSA LIVE ON ROBSON NEW YEARS BASH 2008 @ EMPIRE LANDMARK HOTEL

Get your dancing shoes on and head to the Empire Landmark Hotel for a hot salsa New Years party! Located on famous Robson street, you will be able to enjoy 4 dancing rooms, a belly dance and fire show, appetizers and champagne, and music of every genre. Bring your friends and dance your way into 2008!

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