[Bcma-l] BC 150 Update - June 11

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Subject: BC 150 Update - June 11
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June 11, 2008

UPCOMING EVENTS

Cowichan 2008
Spirit Pole:
British Columbians Carve A Moment in History Tour
Across B.C.
May 1-July 28

CP Spirit of 150 Rail Tour
Across B.C.
June 12-July 6

Francodome
Vancouver
June 12-15

Myra Canyon Trestle Opening
Kelowna
June 22

Victoria Tall Ships Festival
Victoria
June 26-29

For more events, visit the BC150 website
<http://www.bc150.gov.bc.ca/calendar.aspx>.


Francodome Celebrates Francophone Culture in B.C.

 From June 12 to 15, a large geodesic dome will sit on the Vancouver Art
Gallery lawns to act as a performance theatre to showcase local and
national francophone talent. To read all about it, click here
<http://www.bc150.gov.bc.ca/bc150.aspx?page=francodome>.


Tall Ships Coming to Victoria

 From June 26 to the 29th, dozens of historic tall ships will be moored
in the Victoria Harbour for the Victoria Tall Ships Festival. Activities
open to the public include vessel tours, live concerts and staged battle
performances. For more information, click here
<http://www.bc150.gov.bc.ca/bc150.aspx?page=tall_ships_festival>.


CP Spirit of 150 Rail Tour to Start its Cross-Province Tour

All aboard the CP Spirit of 150 Rail Tour! This touring exhibit on the
historic CP 2816 Empress Steam Train will visit over 30 communities from
June 12 to July 6. For a full schedule, visit our website
<http://www.bc150.gov.bc.ca/bc150.aspx?page=railtour>.


Festival 150 Brings Notoriety to Victoria for Free Live Performances

 >From August 1 to 4, Victoria will be hosting Festival 150 in honour of
B.C.'s 150th anniversary around Victoria's Inner Harbour. Parades, free
admission to heritage sites, arts markets and live concerts, including a
performance by Sarah McLachlan, are just some of the activities that
will fill the BC Day Long weekend with fun. For a more detailed schedule
of events, visit our website
<http://www.bc150.gov.bc.ca/bc150.aspx?page=festival150>.


Contact Us

For general inquiries please send us an email at BC150@gov.bc.ca
<mailto:BC150years@gov.bc.ca%20>.

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