Backpacker Buzz

If you were anywhere within earshot of Vancouver last Sunday, you know that there was a bit of a celebration in the streets when the Canadian men's hockey team took the Olympic gold medal.

We often say HI-Vancouver Central is in the middle of the action and this photo taken on Granville Street last Sunday by Canwest News Service just proves it.

First mission in Banff – watch the gold medal match! Read more »

Well….. what would you do with your last night??? Read more »

Even during the Olympics, the mountains are about white gold – POWDER! Read more »

I went along to see the Women's pairs start their Olympic battle on the ice - it was simply amazing to be so close... Read more »

 It’s possible to pack quite a bit into one day in Whistler!! Read more »

Having arrived in Whistler I had one thing in mind….. Read more »

 A massive crowd and a big match.... but I wasn't at the ice.... I found a big atmosphere elsewhere! Read more »

Various people had told me to check out Granville Island and another sunny day seemed perfect… Read more »

It was a little odd being the only person cheering for the UK at the Robson street screens, but I had good reason! Read more »