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As I stood in my yard this morning, drinking my coffee, letting the sun beat down on me, our Rhododendron covered in huge pink flowers, the hibiscus are out, the tulips just behind, I thought of all the guests here for the games and then I hoped they won't miss the "Flower Olympics!"

This time of year, is quite simply, the most beautiful time of the year. So to all of you visiting, walking the streets of our fair city, walk west through the West End of Vancouver.

The streets are just beginning to flower. The cherry blossoms, the crocuses, the tulips, flowers on the ground and in the trees. The pink of cherry blossoms, in so many shades, it is wondrous and very romantic for those of you given to holding hands.

Walk west to the Sylvia Hotel, a historic land mark at the entrance to Stanley Park. Go into the park by the tennis courts, the herons are on their way back to nest. It is the largest colony of nesting herons on the west coast.

For those of you looking for more dramatic view, catch the sea bus across to North Van terminal, then a bus to Grouse and see The Eye of the Wind on top of Grouse Mountain. 

The Eye of the Wind is not a revolution in theory, but in practice; which means that you must experience this incredible energy turbine for yourself. Grouse Mountain offers Eye of the Wind sustainability tours in which an informed and experienced guide leads small, interactive groups on a mountaintop excursion culminating in a breathtaking visit to the view POD itself. The ultimate aim of the Eye of the Wind sustainability tour is to leave guests with a positive perspective on how they can make a real and meaningful difference on the well being of the planet by adopting a few small, tangible changes in their own lives.

For more information on Eye of the Wind sustainability tours, advance bookings, and ticket details, please contact Grouse Mountain Guest Services at 604.980.9311

Whatever you do, don't miss the day, this is when nature puts on her best face.

See you tomorrow,

David Hutchison

David Hutchison is President of Transitions Advertising www.transitionsadvertising.com Canada’s creative voice of seniors advertising. He is Board President of Promoting a Culture of Peace for Children Society of BC www.wartoystopeaceart.com