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December 2006
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The Sutton Place Hotel presents "Home for the Holidays"
The Sutton Place Hotel's lobby twinkles with magic and festive cheer this holiday season! "Home for the Holidays," in benefit of Canuck Place Children's Hospice, features trees designed by local Vancouver home decorators, designers and retailers. More...
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Employment and participation are keys for inclusion of people with disabilities, panel says
With the 2010 Games coming to Vancouver, Canadian businesses have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to show we’re world leaders for people with disabilities. The Spirit of Vancouver® paid tribute to the individuals, businesses and initiatives at the forefront of the accessibility movement. More...
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Naden Band's Fifth Annual Christmas Concert in support of the Salvation Army Toy Drive
The Naden Band, Canada's West Coast Navy Band and British Columbia's only professional brass and reed concert band, will be performing in New Westminster this year. This is the Naden Band's first public concert at the Massey Theatre and all are welcome to attend. This year's special guests include: Dal Richards, Stephanie Greaves and Canadian tenor Ken Lavigne. More...
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BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum to announce 2007 inductees on December 5
On Tuesday, December 5, 2006, please join us as the 2007 inductees into the BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum are announced. Categories to be announced include Athlete, Team, Builder, and Pioneer. After the media conference, members of the media are invited to join supporters of the BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum in their fourth annual Thank You Evening. More...
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BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum to induct nine
The British Columbia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum announced the selection of eight individuals and one team for induction to as part of its 2007 class. Selection for induction recognizes excellence in sport, contribution to sport and the impact on sport in British Columbia, in the categories of athlete, team, builder, and pioneer. More...
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Party with the Whales at the Vancouver Aquarium this December!
On December 6 and 7, 2006, join the Aquarium to Party with the Whales this holiday season. Tickets include a festive Christmas buffet dinner, DJ, dancing, and lots more, all in an unforgettable venue! More...
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Festival of Lights — a recipe for delight
Vancouver’s favourite holiday tradition, VanDusen Botanical Garden’s Festival of Lights, is back bigger and better than ever for 2006. Running December 8 through 31 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. every night, Festival of Lights creates an enchanted wonderland illuminated by more than 1.4 million lights spread over 15 acres of the Garden. More...
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Mayor, journalists discuss "the year that was"
Pundits gathered at the first annual Spirit of Vancouver® Christmas Lunch and Year-End Wrap-Up to take a look at the year that was, and a look forward to what the next year may hold. For Mayor Sam Sullivan, it was a time for reflection on his first year in office. More...
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Christmas at Canada Place
Join Canada Place Corporation and the Vancouver Port Authority, in association with the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre, for Vancouver's most treasured holiday event: Christmas at Canada Place. From December 14 to 23, view the beloved Woodward's Windows and the spectacular Zajac Ranch for Children Christmas Tree, visit Santa Claus in his workshop, walk among larger-than-life gingerbread men, and create crafts in the Little Elves' Playhouse. More...
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See the Grey Cup at the BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
Ever seen the Grey Cup up close and personal? Well now you can... at the BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum! The Grey Cup, won this year by the BC Lions, will be on display from December 22 to 27 (closed Christmas Day). During this time there will be fun activities for the entire family, including having your picture taken with the Grey Cup, completing the Ultimate Football Trivia Challenge, watching BC Lions movies, and playing at the Hall of Fame Activity Stations. More...
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