Let's Go To Canada!

So, TNT is heading off to Van (that's what the Canadians call Vancouver) in May. Pretty exciting, eh? This is shaping up to be one of our best adventures yet. If you'd like to join us or at least hear a little more about this marathon, come on out to Maple Leaf Pub Thursday, November 20 at 6:00 PM.

Here's a little blurb from the BMO Vancouver Marathon website:
Named a Top 10 Destination Marathon by Forbes.com and one of the world's most "exotic" marathons by CNN Travel, the BMO Vancouver Marathon is a Boston Qualifier that takes runneres on a 42.2 kilometre (26.2 miles) adventure past beaches, through natural parks, and along Vancouver's bustling Seawall.

Now, if that doesn't sound great, check out these 10 cool facts about this amazing city...

1. Vancouver was recently ranked as the third most "livable place in the world" for its high standard of living and quality of life. It was also ranked the 10th cleanest city in the world. In case you're wondering where the cleanest city in the world is, it's a little north- Calgary.
2. Vancouver has the 4th largest cruise ship terminal in the world.
3. Home to Canada's longest pool, measuring 137.5 meters (451 feet), it is nearly the size of three Olympic pools. This outdoor, saltwater pool is a major tourist attraction and is open year round.
4. Vancouver has the highest real estate prices in Canada. In 2011, the average price of a detached home was a staggering $1,204,587.
5. It's estimated that Vancouver could witness a major earthquake at anytime (8.0 Richter big). It sits on a fault along with Seattle & Portland. But in our opinion, this will not happen in May 2015 ;-)
6. Stanley Park, an urban oasis, is 10% larger than New York City's Central Park. It's 1001 acres.
7. The Vancouver Aquarium ranks in the top 5 worldwide.
8. Downtown Vancouver is 65% residential. Don't be surprised to see a lot of high rise condominiums.
9. Vancouver has the mildest climate in Canada. But it does receive an average of 1,589 m of rain per year.
10. Greenpeace, one of the world's oldest and most successful environmental groups was established in Vancouver.

So, what do you say? How bout you get another great stamp in your passport, run through a cool city, and wipe out blood cancer all at once!

Contact Dana-Susan Crews at TNT today! Or come see us at Maple Leaf Pub.