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I’m always keeping an eye out for happenings in all of Clipper Vacations destinations to keep our Northwest Events calendar up to date. This week I found out about some interesting things happening in Vancouver, BC and Portland that I thought I would share!
Interesting news from Vancouver:
• If you’re looking for an alternative way to celebrate the holidays, Inside Vancouver blogs about the Top 5 Rock and Alternative Holiday Music Concerts in Vancouver
• Apparently a black bear came into downtown Vancouver on a garbage truck this week. Watch the video. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Amtrak, amtrak cascades, BC, bear in vancouver, overnight vacation, pacific northwest vacation, Portland, portland holidate, time lapse video, Travel Vancouver BC, vacation package, Vancouver
Mark Runyan (www.Broadway.me) via flickr creative commons
How often do you get a chance to see a Broadway play in Victoria, BC? Since New York City is so far away, probably not very often, but if you like musicals, musical theater or are a fan of ABBA music or the television show Glee and want to see the action for yourself, I have good news for you: Mamma Mia! is coming to the Royal Theatre next summer on their North American Tour! The show is very limited with only 8 performances and is expected to sell out as soon as next month, so get your tickets soon! Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: abba, BC, broadway, mamma mia!, mcpherson playhouse, musical, musical theater, musical theatre, north american tour, play, royal theatre, summer 2012, the mac, theater, theatre, Travel Victoria, victoria bc
Ross Cemetery in Victoria,BC. Photo: Brandon Godfrey/Wikicommons.
Are you like me and easily spooked in the dark? Do you mistake shadows and bumps in the night for goblins, ghouls and ghosts? If so, the Haunted Victoria Tour may not be for you. Victoria, BC is known as Canada’s most haunted city and based on the eerie tales I have heard, it just may be the spookiest in all of North America. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Bastion Square, Halloween Things to Do, Haunted Victoria BC Tour, Ross Cemetery, Victoria Ghost Tour
Photo: Benjamin D. Esham / Wikimedia Commons
Summer is winding down and it’s time to start thinking about fun fall activities to do with family and friends. The first activities that come to my mind are: pumpkin patches, corn mazes and hay rides! Washington has countless farms that provide all of these activities! A great farm to keep in mind is:
Biringer Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkins – 3.7 mile trail
Dates: October 29-31 Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: fall things to do, leavenworth oktoberfest, pumpkin patches wa, puyallup fair, washington state fair, washington state things to do
BC’s favorite summer event returns again this August! Now in its 49th year, the three-day Abbotsford International Air Show has become one of North America’s premier aviation events!
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are back again and are joined by a fantastic lineup of military aircraft including the CF-18 Hornet TAC Demo and an A-10 Thunderbolt II, also known as the A-10 Warthog demo team! Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Abbotsford 2011, Abbotsford International Airshow, Canadian Airshow, Museum of Flight
Photo Creative Commons Licensed by Shawn Kinkade
June and July have been very exciting months for whale watching! There are two baby Orcas: L pod saw a new addition in June, and just last week a baby from K pod was spotted. All the whales in a pod contribute to care of a baby, so expect to see the baby Orca around all the other pod members.
Every Victoria Clipper sailing has seen whales so far in July, and all but one boat saw whales in June for a 97% success rate for whale sightings overall! Over the last week, there have been two extra exciting tours: on July 7th there was a super pod of whales (where multiple pods of whales were all moving together) and on July 11th, while the boat was stopped and shut off, whales came right up to the Victoria Clipper III. In addition to whales, most tours typically see harbor seals and other local wildlife, such as eagles and deer. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: baby, orca, orca whale watching tours, San Juan Islands, Travel Seattle, Whale Watching
Photo courtesy of Kathleen Leavitt via Creative Commons on Flickr
The annual Bite of Seattle is going on Friday-Sunday featuring live comedy and music, a demonstration stage featuring local celebrity chefs and (of course) tons of food! As always, the Bite has free admission, although you do have to pay for food once you’re inside. This year, the Bite is introducing “Just a Bite” where each restaurant will feature one small menu item for $3.75, allowing attendees to sample more food for less money than in past years. The Alley is always a popular feature where, for a $10 admission, you get a full meal’s worth of samples from various local restaurants such as Andaluca, PinkaBella, and Belltown Pub. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Festival, Food, Seattle dining, Seattle Music, summer fun, Travel Seattle
This week, Barbie, our Victoria Reservations Supervisor and frequent blog contributor brings us her 10 best ideas for summer fun!
Dallas Road Kite
1. Bike – book your bike aboard the Victoria Clipper or rent one in Victoria. We have great bicycle paths and designated bicycle lanes.
2. Beer – hop aboard a water taxi cruise over to the Songhees stop and walk over to Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub, yum.
3. Berries – drop by Niagara Grocery in James Bay to pick up a basket of locally grown Blueberries, Strawberries, Blackberries and Raspberries.
4. Brunch – Benny & Bacon! Many varieties of eggs benedict and other scrumptious breakfast items to choose from on the menu at the Flying Otter Grill located at 940 Wharf Street. Breakfast is served Monday – Friday 8am-11am and Saturday and Sundays from 8am-12pm.
5. Book & Beach – Pick up a book at Munro’s Books or Russell Books and head off to the beach. For a sandy beach head to Willows Beach in Oak Bay. You are sure to find a spot all to yourself along the 5km beach along Dallas Road.. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: activities, adventure, bike, Food, fun, summer, tips, top 10, Travel Seattle, Travel Victoria
Sequim Lavender Festival (photo by Kgrr via Wikimedia Commons)
Join Clipper Vacations as we make our annual trip to Sequim to celebrate all things Lavender!
Located on the Olympic peninsula, in a rain shadow created by the Olympic Mountains, Sequim, WA has the perfect microclimate for growing lavender. In fact, the lavender fields in Sequim have often been compared favorably to those in the south of France! Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Day Trip, Lavender, seattle day tour, seattle day trips, sequim, Sequim Lavender Festival, Summer Vacations, tour
Clipper intern, Megan, shares with us her list of things to do in Seattle this summer. Whether you call Seattle home or you are just visiting, you’ll enjoy these top Seattle summer attractions:
- A summertime must in Seattle is going to a Mariners baseball game. Whether you go during the day to soak up some sun while the roof is off the stadium or at night to enjoy an evening game, you will be in for fun all summer long. Remember to bring your appetite Safeco Field is filled with delicious food, one food in particular that grabs a lot of attention is their famous garlic fries!
Ride the Ducks is a great summer activity which takes you all around downtown Seattle, out to Fremont and into Lake Union. All the while, the captain of the Duck is cracking jokes and educating you about historical facts about the city. For two dollars extra you can purchase a quacker noise maker to take with you on the ride! Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Bite of Seattle, Mariners, Ride the Ducks, Seafair, Seattle Things To Do, Summer in Seattle
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