Maggie Chandler
chandler realty ltd.
1648 w. 6th ave.,
vancouver, bc v6j 1r3
Cell: 604-328-0077
maggiechandler@telus.net

Archive for the 'Vancouver Events' Category

Featuring Fairmont Rim Estates, Coal Harbour, Vancouver Waterfront

Fairmont Rim Estates at 1011 West Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC.,V6C OB8. One of 8 luxury waterfront condos on Coal Harbour’s exclusive quarter mile of waterfront.  

Built - 2010 and due to open end of February or early March

Architect - James Cheng

Developer - Westbank and Peterson Group. Developer’s website. They built Shangri-la, Shaw Tower and Woodwards Redevelopment

Landscape Architect - Phillips, Farawaag Smallenberg

Storeys - lower floors are 26 to 31 (01 to 09 suites varying from 727 sf to 2669sf) Upper floors are 32-45 (01 to 07 suites varying from 1300sf to 2669sf) Sub penthouses (6400sf) and two Penthouses (double height and roof garden) are 46th floor and are 6700sf.

Privileges  - 5 Star Hotel Privileges including 24 hour concierge, valet and limosine services,  Spa, Meeting & Conference Facilities, Ballrooms, State of the Art Business Centre, 18 seat multi-media movie centre, Private Cabanas with Firepits, Elegant Pool, Poolside Bar, Hot tub

Features - security and communication by Millson-Multi Media including I-Pod docking station, extreme speed internet service

Kitchens - Boffi of Italy, appliances by Miele and Sub-Zero,

Bathrooms -Kohler cast iron tub and watertile body sprays, Boffi designed built in wooden cabinets. Full length marble, tile or travetine stone walls and flooring

View other coal harbour condos and my coal harbour posts including monthly statistics

View my coal harbour website.

keep up to date with Vancouver’s changing real estate market, subscribe via RSS or email

when you’re ready to buy or sell in Coal Harbour, contact Maggie, an experienced realtor marketing vnacouver homes since 1981

Posted by Maggie Chandler | Discussion: No Comments »

UBC Study Reports the Effects of the Olympics on Real Estate Prices

Cities that win Olympic bids experience neither boom nor bust in their real estate prices, but gain construction jobs as they prepare for the Games.

We do not find support for the argument of host city backers that the Olympics delivers positive economic benefits, nor of the arguments made by opponents that there is some post-Olympic bust,” says Tsur Somerville, lead author and Sauder’s Real Estate Foundation of B.C. Professor in Real Estate Finance. Read the rest of this entry »

Posted by Maggie Chandler | Discussion: No Comments »

Culinaria Festive Buffet, Vancouver

The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Vancouver is having a Festive Buffet from december 1-18, weekdays.

Held at the Cannacord Tower, Granville and Dunsmuir. Drop by for lunch or meet family and friends. Reservations are recommended . Senior students will be showcasing their talents.

Thomas Haas Chocolates has just opened at 2539 W. Broadway.  Fine European chocolates and patisserie. Addictive!

keep up to date with vancouver’s changing real estate market, subscribe via rss or email

call maggie when you’re ready to buy or sell vancouver real estate

Posted by Maggie Chandler | Discussion: No Comments »

Carol Ships Parade of Lights

The annual Carol Ships Parade of Lights takes place every evening from December 4th th to December 23rd. The decorated boats join up and form a flotilla and cruise to different areas of the city and harbour. The majority of boats offer dinner on board with carol singing and festivities. Departs from various locations.

The tradition started 49 years ago with just one boat decorated in Coal Harbour. There can be as many as 50 decorated boats enjoyed by over 200,000 people

For a schedule to view the Carol Ships. A Vancouver favourite!

keep up to date with vancouver events, subscribe via RSS or email

Posted by Maggie Chandler | Discussion: No Comments »

The Goh Ballet’s Nutcracker

The Goh Ballet Academy celebrates the holidays with their performance of the Nutcracker, my favourite ballet, at the Centre in Vancouver. December 17-20th, featuring principal dances from the National Ballet of Canada and music by the  Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra.

keep up to date with vancouver’s changing market, subscribe via RSS or email

Posted by Maggie Chandler | Discussion: No Comments »

Vancouver’s Santa Claus Parade

The sixth annual Rogers Santa Claus Parade takes place on Sunday, December 6, 2009 in Downtown Vancouver.

View the map, see how to participate, what to wear, donate to the FoodBank, be a sponsor, volunteer, where to meetup

Join in the Face Painting, discover the Gingerbread Tent, partake in the Balloon Twister and more!

Tis the season to be merry, tralalalalalalala

keep up to date with vancouver’s events, subscribe via RSS or email

Posted by Maggie Chandler | Discussion: No Comments »

Lest We Forget

 Remembrance Day is November 11th. The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month marks the signing of the Armistice to end WW1 in 1918. This year is the 90th anniversary of the end of WW1 and the 62nd anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

 ”Lest we Forget” is a phrase from Rudyard Kiplings 1897 poem “Recessional”

View Vancouver’s  Remembrance Day Events and enjoy the holiday!

subscribe via RSS or email

Posted by Maggie Chandler | Discussion: No Comments »

Kitsfest!

Featuring the First Annual Kitsfest! August 14-16. Voted one of the sexiest beaches in the world by Forbes

Originally a First Nations Beach, Kitsilano was named after Chief Khahsalino and was know as Greer’s Beach in the late 1800s - after Sam Greer, an Irish settler who claimed the real estate which actually belonged to the Railway.  Greer Avenue on Kits Point is named after him. His daughter married the first Notary public in BC and they built Killarney Manon on Point Grey Road, which as developed into the condo building after she died.

Drop by and join in the basketball and tennis tournaments, enjoy ’70s Motown music,  a bistro serving up delicious and healthy food.

View their website

when you’re ready to buy or sell your kits property, contact Maggie, an experienced realtor marketing kits homes since 1981

keep up to date with the market, subscribe via RSS or email

 Walk or ride to kts beach and join in the fun!

Posted by Maggie Chandler | Discussion: No Comments »

Canadian Designers Show their Hottest Designs

Head down to the Scotia Bank Dance Centre (677 Davie Street) from August 21-23, 2009 for a chance to preview and shop the hottest designs of the season by Canadian designers.  The first 25 in line receive a gift bag that includes the latest copy of FASHION magazine.$5 at the door; $3 online in advanceFor more information visitAugust 21st: 5-9pm,August 22nd: 10am-7pm, August 23rd:  11am-6pm

did you know you can search for listings on this site? When you’re ready to buy or sell Vancouver real estate   contact Maggie Chandler, an experienced realtor marketing Vancouver real estate since 1981

this site is updated regularly, subscribe for FREE via RSS or email. the above information is deemed to be accurate but should not be relied upon


 

Posted by Maggie Chandler | Discussion: No Comments »

Vancouver Folk MusicFestival

Vancouver’s Folk Music Festival is an annual event held July 17-19 at Jericho Park and is celebrating its 32nd year!The event has 7 stages, great food, stunning views of Vancouver’s water and mountains. The festival’s “no star” policy means it rarely features famous folk singers but always has plenty of surprises and delights.

Check it out

View my other Events

this site is updated regularly, subscribe via RSS or email

Posted by Maggie Chandler | Discussion: No Comments »

« Previous Entries

Add to Technorati Favorites Directory of Real Estate Blogs

Find Blogs in the Blog
Directory Real Estate Top Blogs Real Estate blogs Real Estate Blogs - BlogCatalog Blog Directory

blogarama - the blog directory blog search directory


You can find great local Vancouver, British Columbia real estate information on Localism.com. Maggie Chandler is a proud member of the ActiveRain Real Estate Network, a free online community to help real estate professionals grow their business.

Real Estate Blogs Directory

Copyright © 2008 Vancouver Reflections - Shining the Light on Vancouver Real Estate - by Maggie Chandler     Agent Login     Design by Real Estate Tomato     Powered by Tomato Blogs

Close
E-mail It