All Posts Tagged With: "British Columbia"

Vancouver wins Platinum for being green

February 19th, 2010 in Destinations and Tourism • News

Hot on the heels of its uber-green Olympic initiatives, the great northern city of Vancouver isn’t stopping there. The city’s Vancouver Convention Centre has been awarded the highly-prestigious LEED Platinum Certification for its environmental benchmarks.

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How to inspire kids to connect with nature

June 25th, 2009 in News • Society and Lifestyle

The Children of the Earth Foundation has expanded its youth “Survival School” to a new location in Grass Valley, California, bringing a rather unique approach to connecting children and nature in the western United States. The non-profit is offering week-long courses for youth, teens and families in California and British Columbia as well as working with local schools and groups to create programs that meet the goals and interests of each organization.

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Travel by train and see the world like never before

June 23rd, 2009 in Destinations and Tourism • News

In a survey by the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW), travel writers have compiled a comprehensive list of the World’s Top 10 Train Rides, highlighting the most exciting and scenic rail lines throughout the world.

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New green travel guide shows off Terrace, BC

April 12th, 2009 in Destinations and Tourism • News

Promoting their green spaces in a big way, Kermodei Tourism’s newly-published Environmentally Responsible 2009 Travel Guide showcases the best eco hotels attractions of Terrace, British Columbia

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