cultural tourism
Whistler BC’s Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre recipient of a National Award for Tourism Excellence
On the evening of November 2, 2010 in Gatineau Quebec, the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (SLCC) received the National Cultural Tourism Award. The award was one of 14 Tourism Excellence awards given out by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) and presented by the Toronto Star to recognize the best of Canada’s Tourism Industry. [...]
Coquitlam: Tourism plan in the works for Coquitlam
Coquitlam stoked its tourism engine this week by asking business and cultural leaders how to get visitors to stay — and spend — in the city. A day-long workshop held at the Innovation Centre Wednesday will result in a 20- to 30-page report, ready in six weeks, that will form a blueprint on how to [...]
Nelson: Arts and heritage festival slated for fall
A two-and-a-half week arts and heritage festival is in the works for Nelson this fall, to include a weekend of storytelling, plus concerts and the world premiere of an original Lucas Myers play. “We’re definitely still in the formative stage,” says organizer Richard Rowberry. “We’re looking for volunteers, participants, storytellers, and musicians to make it [...]
Nanaimo: Arts sector leads business growth
The number of business licences for arts, entertainment and recreation in Nanaimo has increased 200% in the past 10 years, putting this sector’s growth ahead of every other in the city. The cultural-type businesses grew from 58 in 2000 to 174 this year, according to data from the city’s economic development office. Within this sector, [...]
Greater Vernon: Cultural vision lacking
It was interesting to hear a report to Vernon council last week about the city’s tourism function. Among its priorities is strengthening the tourism product and enhancing the experience for visitors. The report also specified the importance of arts and culture in ensuring that people stop here and drop a few bucks. That was followed [...]
9th Annual BC Cultural Crawl, August 1 – 31
Kicking off BC Day long weekend and continuing for the entire month of August, BC will celebrate its unique cultural footprint. The 9th Annual BC Cultural Crawl is a self-guided tour of community-initiated events: music, theatre, visual arts, culinary arts, festivals, heritage exhibitions, art walks and more. Visit bcculturalcrawl.com to browse August events, local cultural crawls [...]
Crawl through culture in August, Squamish one of 70 communities on annual BC Cultural Crawl
Squamish may have the words Recreation Capital of Canada written on a sign welcoming visitors to town, but it could just as well say Cultural Capital of Canada for all the musicians, artists and artisans that call the area home. During the entire month of August, Squamish shows off that vibrant and unique arts and [...]
Nelson: New tourism plan stresses communication
Cooperation is key in a new cultural tourism plan for Nelson, Kaslo and Areas D, E and F. Nelson cultural development officer Joy Barrett says the new strategy aims to attract new visitors to the region’s artistic and cultural attractions, and also encourage visitors to continue exploring the area after major events have ended. “If [...]
Lumby festival to bring awareness about local wild salmon
A tasty salmon barbecue, live music and local arts and crafts are just some of the highlights of a music festival planned this weekend at the Freedom Flight Park in Lumby. All proceeds from the 2010 festival, which is expected to become an annual event, will go to support local salmon spawning habitat renewal efforts. [...]
BC Cultural Crawl Launches New Website
On July 19th, 2010 the BC Cultural Crawl launched its website to provide a user-friendly hub for cultural creators and cultural explorers. www.bcculturalcrawl.com is the “go-to” resource for the 9th Annual BC Cultural Crawl that kicks off BC Day long weekend. With over 80 participating communities and hundreds of events, the 2010 BC Cultural Crawl [...]
Sechelt artist revamps Stanley Park for First Nations’ future
When visitors from around the world trek through Stanley Park in Vancouver this summer, chances are they will find themselves in the Klahowya Village, a brand new cultural exhibit featuring First Nations art, carving, stories, cuisine, performances and history. The man behind the design and handiwork of the village is Sechelt Nation artist Richard Krentz. [...]
Cultural tourism plan under development: success is in marketing Whistler’s story, not specific events or attractions, expert says
Instead of marketing specific cultural events or offerings such as the World Ski and Snowboard Festival or Cornucopia, they key to Whistler’s success in cultural tourism is to capitalize on what distinguishes it from every other mountain resort. That was the message this week from Steven Thorne, a cultural tourism expert who has been hired [...]
Tofino’s for the birds: Movie could put surfers’ haven on ornithological tourism map
Greg Miller blurts out a classic movie line — “I’ll be back!” — as he saunters down the Fourth Street dock as another sunny day of filming The Big Year gets underway. “I’ve never been on a movie set before,” the jovial birding guide from Sugarcreek, Ohio, says. “This place is fabulous.” Miller was hired [...]
Many ways to experience aboriginal culture: Growing number of tours and attractions focus on native history
There’s never been a better time to explore Canada’s aboriginal heritage, thanks to an expanding array of attractions and tours ranging from the rugged to the luxurious. One of simplest ways to experience the first nations culture is to attend a powwow where there is plenty of traditional singing and dancing. Such events take place [...]
Vancouver: Felled cedar will rise again in Stanley Park this summer
A 15-metre eagle with a belly big enough for people to walk through will be part of Klahowya Village in Stanley Park this summer. The village is being made out of an ancient cedar tree that was removed Friday from Stanley Park for safety reasons. Artist Richard Krentz is one of the artists awarded a [...]
