Posts Tagged ‘British’

Video Tour of British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal Facilities

Vancouver, BC. guyearletrial.blogspot.com – Shortly after today’s hearing ended, the entire 12th floor of 605 Robson street was totally vacant, allowing me to bring you this unprecedented view inside the BCHRT taxpayer funded public facility. It’s a big place, looks like they do a lot business here.

Queen [Royal visits to British Columbia 1939 and 1951]

Item is a reel of amateur films documenting the royal visits to British Columbia in 1939 and 1951. The first part of the film reel contains approximately five minutes of footage of the visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to Vancouver in May 1939. It includes views of and from Queen Elizabeth Park, and a band procession leading the royal motorcade from the park. Also included are views of crowds lined up along Georgia Street near Howe and in Stanley Park watching the band procession and royal motorcade, followed by views of the Lions Gate Bridge, steamships on Burrard Inlet and Siwash Rock. The film also includes footage of the royal motorcade on Columbia Street in New Westminster, followed by footage of Stanley Park, Prospect Point, Coal Harbour, Lions Gate Bridge, and Lighthouse Park in West Vancouver, all taken from a boat in Burrard Inlet. The second part of the reel film contains approximately nine minutes of footage of HRH Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) and HRH Prince Philip’s October 1951 visit to Victoria, British Columbia. The footage shows the couple’s arrival on the HMCS Crusader and members of the Canadian Scottish Regiment and the Royal Canadian Artillery performing and greeting the couple prior to their meeting with Premier Byron Johnson in front of the Legislative Buildings. The film also includes scenes of a motorcade to the Empress Hotel and the royal couple exiting the hotel with the Premier, footage of the Princess stopping to tour …

Sandman Suites Vancouver on Davie, British Columbia

The Sandman Suites Vancouver is tucked away close to the beach and the world-famous Stanley Park, yet minutes from the heart of Vancouver’s shopping and business district. The beautiful property has 198 fully furnished suites, many with outdoor balconies and fantastic city and ocean views. Dine at Moxie’s Classic Grill, enjoy the on-site fitness facilities or the new pHresh Spa + Wellness Club or relax by the seasonal outdoor pool.

Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Centre, British Columbia

Enjoy world class shopping on Robson Street or explore Stanley Park, 1000 acres of evergreen splendor. In the heart of the theatre district, the Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Centre features 302 guest rooms, including a designated corporate tower. Dine in one of the on-site restaurants and then unwind in the indoor pool and whirlpool.

The Second IEEE Conference on Control Applications, September 13-16, 1993, Le Meridien Vancouver Hotel Vanconuver, British Columbia

The Second IEEE Conference on Control Applications, September 13-16, 1993, Le Meridien Vancouver Hotel Vanconuver, British Columbia

British Columbia public forum, nuclear power : Vancouver Hotel, Vancouver, British Columbia, December 1, 1973 : proceedings

British Columbia public forum, nuclear power : Vancouver Hotel, Vancouver, British Columbia, December 1, 1973 : proceedings

Western Canada – British Columbia

From Adams River sockeye salmon to Myra Canyon and Vancouver – a little look at Western Canada.