30B - Wednesday, May 6, 1998 - North Shore News er ey te Se & WUE (OX a) 8 ow Ea SS &€ YB GF & usiness NORTH SHORE ADVENTURE. a world-wide market It's been called eco-tourism, adven- ture tourism - and a host of other things - by the spin doctors and hype factories of the travel industry. Whatever you want to call this new breed of "partici patory hohday", it's all about fully expe- riencing the place you are visiting and coming away with memories that you'll never forget. And i just so happens that the North Shore is an ideal place to offer this kind of experience - with moun- tains, ocean, beaches, hiking trails, rack climbing, sailing and dozens of other adventurous experiences on its door step. if you want to know how good it is. just ask Chris Simpson. He is a long time North Shore homeowner and now president of a company called Vancouver All-Terrain adventures, which specializes in providing executive "get-aways" to some of the most spec- tacular parts of South Western British Columbia. NEW MEMBERS 5S ite] Velo-city Cycle Tours Inc. If you love the outdoors and enjoy mouniain biking the With the North Shore, and Whistler as the jumping off pomt for these 1our packages, Simpson explains the successful pitch he is mak- Squamish ing to a worldwide audience - through brochures, videos, CD-ROM packages and a nch, varied World Wide Web site. "Iniagine places where you can take chents, executive teams or personal escapes, Just fours out of the city, where there are no distractions and no inter- rupuions.” he savs “Remote areas where you can concentrate on the task at hind or just tclax and soak up nature How about a place where you can be back at the office by closing? Perhaps, a remote mountain lake (stocked with fish), and a postcard view of the Tantalus glacier range as a hackdrap. We take care of everything, including (upon request), a gourmet West Coast style BBQ lunch, so you and your guests can concentrate an relatonships, developing strong NEW MEMBERS business B.C.’s Fisherman's Unique Tours Our expenenced guides are commercial fisherman that NORTH VANCOUVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Geof Wheelwright contributing Editor unproving team cohesiveness, of just clearmg: your thoughts * fat sounds like an appealing puch, io has been quite successful - with Sinpson and his company now offering everything from "extreme mousine® tours of the back country to cagie- watching to white water raltirys, And he says that working with business part- nets such as the Nerth Vancouver Chamber of Commerce has made a huge difference to the success of this venture "We have had overwhelming sup- port from the Chamber,” say's Simpson “thas been very active in promoting us for relerrais and from a brochure and infornadon Centre perspective. tt has also been great for networking (through business breakfasts and “business to business” Tnectings) and meeting people io the commumiy.” Fee en Bed & Breakfast i GUIDE Arborview Upper Grand Bivd. 980-6911 Bannister's Capilano Road 986-5792 Beckside Delbrook/Montroyal 987-2797 Chickadee Tree British Properties 925-1989 Historic Cornish House upper Lonsdale 802-5410 Mountain upper Lonsdale 987-2725 3 Mousehole Waterfrort i Deep Cove { 929-0347 1 P & P's t upper Delbrook 980-4083 1 Sheena‘’s | Lynn Canyon 940-9255 i a ee ee ed Lantern Making Workshoos Sa:s. in May Lonsdate Quay & Neighbourhood House Art in Public Places - Youth Art Show NV. District Hall 555 W. Queens Rd. all tay Art Rents! - Presentation House Gallery Mon., May 25th & June 22nd 12:00 - 8:00 p.m. For info calf 988-6844 Gontagp soocapele “West Coaster Mountain Bike .. Fours” on Grouse Mountain is . for you, Get ready for the most ‘enjoyable sightseeing ride of your life. Ivs your chance to oversee the wilderness from Grouse Mountain while explor- ing its many winding, scenic bike trails. Cwner Steve Sokalski offers 4 exciting biking options plus weekend bike clinics. There's the ‘perfect tour for early risers starting at 5:00am and since ‘Velo-city always has the teurist ‘ in- mind they'll pick you up from the hotel and take you to the base of Grouse Mountain where all the fun begins. Another excursion called The Activity Explodes at North Van Rec Hiking, Biking, climbing, kayaking and more is available through the North Van Recreation Commission. The Outdoor ‘Pursuits Centre as its called is an outdoors activity club which offers a variety of outdoor recreation programs, activities and workshops for all ages and levels. The OPC lead- ers are friendly enthusiastic and love to share their wealth of knowledge and experience. Call 987-PLAY local 9666 to get involved, get fit and have fun. Steve Sokalski Day Tripper offers the: scenery, the biking and lots of opportu- nities for photos, a great lunch and all the fresh air you can stand. For the most exhilarating amountain biking experiences with all the extras to ensure an unforgettable event call Vel-city Cycle Tours at 924-0288, and pedal down the peak. know the waters better than anyone else. These knowledge- able skippers will take you to the best fishing holes and enter- tain you along the way with his- torical and personal anecdotes. They specialize in 3. different fishing areas, The Gulf Islands, Steveston/Ladner Fraser River and Pitt Lake, Fraser River. Their slogan is “Who knows the waters better than the fish- erman?” One of their satisfied cus- tomers writes “We had a mar- velous trip, the scenery was spectacular and | even managed to catch a salmon. | have rec- onimended the trip to all my colleagues at the International Finance Cerporauon.” Betty Smith, Washir. gton D.C. For informestion and cus- tomized tours wid just you in mind call toll freé 1-888-604- 7474. Lakes Straith & Bilinsky Barristers & Solicitors Lawyers with business solutions A. John Lakes ¢ James L. Straith David J. Bilinsky © Giorgio Verdicchio Joseph Spears + 145 West 15th Street, N.Van. 984-3646 NORTH VANCOUVER RECREATION COMMISS Escape from the Office...or Bring it with You! . The OPC is a North Vancouver Recreation Commission outdoors activities club which offers a variety of programs and workshops for all ages and abilities. An exciting line up of - programs in hiking, biking, canoeing, rafting and climbing are planned for this spring and summer. The next time you plan a company workshop, add an OPC. cutdoor experience to drive home team building and communication skills, Beats a stuffy board room and a flip - chart! The CPC also offers superb stress-buster programs ~ ‘and great get-aways for your employee recognition program. An OPC inembership is only $49 and offers a variety of { benefits. Call 987-PLAY(7529) and ask for local 9666 to find | 4. out ..9Fre, Join the Chamber For only $144 per year {based on 1-4 employees} ~S It makes good business sense calt 987-4488 The Novth Vancouver Chamber of Commerce 131 E. 2nd St. North Van. Fax 987-8272 we