Two years from now, the Olympic Games will take place in British Columbia, Canada. Excitement over the Vancouver 2010 games is already high, despite the Beijing Olympics having only come to a close earlier this month.
In my opinion, Vancouver is the most ideal place on earth to live. What's not to love? It has the ocean (beaches, sailing, surfing, diving, boating), mountains (hiking, winter sports, mountain biking), big city (shopping, nightlife, entertainment, restaurants) and is a ferry ride away from smaller islands when you want a peaceful retreat. It's also right on the US boarder AND the weather in Vancouver is mild all year (snow is rare!)
The slideshow below includes 16 great innovations from Canada's West Coast. The photo gallery shows images of Vancouver, Whistler and Victoria.
16 Canadian West Coast Wonders
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All Terrain Cabin
Life In A Shipping Container
15
Mushroom House
Zube's Whistler Toadstool
14
Semi-Submerged Eco Luxury Home
Trilobis 65
13
Glamping in Clayoquot
Spoiled Urbanites Can Enjoy Nature Too
12
HangBoarding
Trapeze Bolted to a Snowboard
11
Google Earth Games
Where On Earth Is Waldo?
10
Helicopter Hotel
Sentry Mountain Lodge
9
Old Water
10 Thousand BC Luxury Glacier Water
8
Pairing Yoga & Wine
Vino-Yasa
7
Oceanside Eco-Condos
Dockside Green Victoria, BC
6
Pedaler Powered Billboard
120 Volunteers Charge Campaign
5
Green Walls & Roofs from G-Sky
Vancouver Turns A Healthy Shade of Green
4
Treehouses on Log Stilts
Zigloo Architecture
3
Movie Spas
Pampering, Spas, Business and Entertainment
2
Cruise Ship Housing for Police
2010 Vancouver Olympic Solutions
1
Canadian Spin On Reality Modeling TV
Vancouver's Next Gay Top Model
Related Ideas
Revitalized Australian Piers
Melbourne's Altona Pier Stretches 300 Meters to the Sea
Off-Grid Exploration Vans
The Conceptual GAC Van Life Autonomous Vehicle is Eco-Friendly
Nature-Inspired Building Block Sets
The LEGO Seven Natural Wonders of the World Sets are Detailed
Water-Bound Floating Basketball Arenas
Lake Bled is the Base of the new Nike Basketball Court
Olympics-Inspired Running Shoes
lululemon Debuts the Team Canada Beyondfeel Women's Running Shoe
AI Post-Apocalyptic Cities
Top10Casinos Explores the Future, Inspired by the Dune Universe
Can-Shaped Campers
Bush's Beans is Inviting Campers to Stay in a "Canper" Overnight This Summer
Corrugated Metal Barn-Like Houses
StudioAC Designs a New Home Overlooking Devil's Glen
Chic Ballroom Interiors
The Ballroom Bowl Has Made Its Mark in Toronto's Entertainment Landscape
Virtually Outfitted Landmarks
JD Sports Dressed Big Ben in a Nuptse 1996 Jacket by The North Face
Caribbean Influencer Events
Toronto's Carnival Oasis 2023 Was a Celebration of Caribbean Culture
Aluminum-Packaged Water Cans
Thinkerbell and the Laneway Festival's Founder Launch a Water Product
Nostalgic Light Installations
Toronto's Illuminarium is Launching 'LITE-BRITE: Worlds of Wonder'
Coastal Ivy League Apparel
Buck Mason's 'West Coast Ivy' Blends Tradition and Modernity
Audaciously Adaptable Floating Cities
'Dogen City' is Designed to Withstand Climate Challenges
Immersive Banking Experiences
The CIBC Experience Centre Helps You Visualize Your Financial Future
Three-Dimensional Art Exhibits
3D Doubt Your Eyes Exhibition Opens in Toronto
Picturesque Family Retreats
Malcolm Davis Architects Adds to This Beautiful Building
Lawn Bowling Park Events
The Lawn Club is a Taste of the South of France in Canada
Open-Air Medi-Spa Services
The Scene Medical Beauty Bar Rides the Wave of the Beauty Market
Cities-Inspired Bomber Jackets
Team Vitality Unveils Las Vegas and Tokyo-Inspired BomberJackets
Premium Explorative Skate Products
OTW By Vans Celebrates Skateboarding Culture and Experiences
Tourist Destination Predictions
BonusFinder Canada Used Technology to Predict the Future
Rugged Adventure Vans
Vanspeed Introduces the California Coast Adventure Van Series
Angular Getaway Cabin Homes
Frits de Vries Architects Designs the Halfmoon Bay Cabin
Stunning Mid-Century Coastal Homes
Design Theory Updates a House from the 1960s
Multi-Sensory Art Experiences
Arcadia Earth Toronto & Benjamin Von Wong for A Sustainable Future
Nature-Connecting Vacation Homes
kaviar.collaborative Designs the New House by the Lake in India
Adventure-Inspired Outerwear Campaigns
Canada Goose & KidSuper Drop an NBA All-Star Collection
Modern Private Event Venues
Toronto's Third Place Emerges as a Prime Venue for Events in 2024/2025
Spherical Athletic Large Ballparks
BIG Designs a Ballpark on the Vegas Strip for the Athletics
Vertical Co-Living Neighborhoods
West of West Wins an AIA Competition in San Francisco
Immersive Ice Wine Experiences
Inniskillin's Obsession Wins Dinners Explores Award-winning Wines
Transformed Ocean View Homes
Sha Wang from Atelier Fēn Renovates a Canadian House
Flagship Physical Jewelry Stores
'Swatch' Announced its Flagship Canadian Location in Vancouver
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
Toronto Landmark Music Events
The Exhibition Place Music in the Park Series Has a Diverse Lineup
Waterside Finals Experiences
The SS evian Offers a Unique Perspective of the US Open
Car-Branded Basketball Giveaways
Canada Basketball & Turo Debut Unforgettable Fan Experiences
Canadian Beer Train Debuts
The Coors Light Chill Train Brings Prizes to Toronto for the Big Game
Dedicated Esports Districts
The Esports World Cup Will Be Hosted in the Qiddiya Megaproject
Modern Traditional Wellness Spaces
The WELL at Chileno Bay Opens in the Chileno Bay Resort
Underwater Pool Window Residences
SMStudio Designs the Hastings-Sunrise Project in Vancouver
Outdoor-Blended Summer Houses
Erling Berg Studio Designs the I/O Cabin in Risør, Norway
Oceanside Bamboo Restaurants
This Maldivian Restaurant Boasts Stunningly Sustainable Construction
Cinematic Chocolate Experiences
Hershey's Great Candy Expedition Offers an Immersive Experience
Minimal Beach-Side Luxe Homes
Vanessa Rome Interiors Designs the Palm Beach Residence
Toronto Neighborhood Expansions
Spatial Media Offers a Project Overview of the Eastern Waterfront
Fortress-Like Dynamic Residences
McLeod Bovell Designs the Liminal House in Vancouver
London-Inspired Sporty Campaigns
Nike Presents the Pulse of London Campaign Honoring the City
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Solar Powered Luxe Treehouses
Fort Treehouse Co. Designs the Baltic Treehouse in Canada
Novel Outdoor Design Capsules
Marmot & Better™ Gift Shop Collaborate on Eco-Friendly Winter Series
Beverage Brand Music Contests
White Claw is Giving Canadians the Chance to Perform at AltiTunes
Motivational Breakfast Ccampaigns
Quaker Canada Introduces '100 Reasons to Rise'
360 Photo Booths
PhotoboothTO Introduces the Future of Event Photography in Canada
Revitalized Grain Terminal Buildings
This Grain Terminal Will Be Turned Into a Hotel and Residence
Tranquil Cozy Canadian Cottages
Omar Gandhi Architects Designs the White Rock Cottage
Family-Friendly Camper Vans
The 'Wave' Offers Reliably Cozy Comfort On the Road
Futuristic Vibrant London Apartments
2LG Studio Designs a Vibrant Apartment in East London
Lavender-Themed Hotel Retreats
The Fairmont Empress Debuts a Range of Lavender-Infused Experiences
Californian Canyon-Inspired Edifices
This Waterfront Building Pays Tribute to Rock Formations
Meadow-Overlooking Sleek Homes
StudioAC Designs a Holiday Home iwth a Cedar-Clad Build
Beloved Holiday QSR Beverages
Starbucks Canada Ushers in the Holiday Season with Festive Offerings
Off-Grid Private Islands
The 'Vollebak Island' is Designed to Be Sustainable & Self-Sufficient
Sports-centric In-Flight Entertainment Systems
Air Canada Introduces New Live TV Sports Channels
Innovative Australia-Based Studios
STRONG Pilates is a Revolutionizing Fitness Studio in Canada
Stunning Floral Artistry Displays
Fleurs de Villes VOYAGE is Now Open at Bloor-Yorkville
Luxury Auto-Branded Travel Experiences
The Porsche Travel Experience is Available in Canada
Sustainable Battery Recycling
Call2Recycle Canada Partners with BWH Hotels for New Project
Eclectic Mall Food Halls
CF Toronto Eaton Centre is Set to Introduce Queen's Cross Food Hall
One-Stop-Shop Bridal Boutiques
LoversLand Has Everything Wedding-Related in One Marketplace
Blackened Timber Tranquil Cabins
The Hideaway House is Nestled in the Abundance of Nature
Waterproof Vancouver Jewelry Brands
Lover's Tempo Announces Its Innovative Waterproof Collection
Two-in-One Vacation Programs
Icelandair’s Stopover Program Turns One Vacation into Two
Luxe European Train Routes
Travel from Paris to Portofino on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Natural Light-Centric Timber Homes
Studio Varey Architects Designs the Huron House in London
Mid-Century Renovated Canadian Homes
Olson Kundig and Erica Colpitts Design a New Home
Charitable Beauty Initiatives
Neutrogena Canada Sponsors the 7 Summits Snowshoe Challenge
19th-Century Mansion Hotels
Sebastian Cox Designs the New Birch Selsdon in Croydon
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
Old Montreal Winter Getaways
Experience the Magic with Gray Collection's Special Packages
Content-Filled Short Vacations
Hello Canary Islands Offers Streamlined Vacation Packages
Geography-Based Esports Competitions
GeoGuessr Hosts Its First Esports World Cup with 24 Players
Underwater Bicycle Parks
VenhoevenCS Architecture + Urbanism Completes the IJboulevard
Juxtaposing South Californian Homes
Studio Gutow Designs the Emerald Bay House in Laguna Beach
Ukranian Multi-Sports Venue Concepts
Katia Orli Designs the Kolchyno Ice Center in Ukraine
Monumental Charging Hubs
Tesla's New Supercharger Station is the World's Largest
Golf-Themed Hotel Pop-Ups
Hilton Relaunches a Pop-Up Hotel Experience at the RBC Canadian Open
Jamaica-Honoring Sporty Collections
Wales Bonner and adidas Launch Land of Wood and Water
Regional Airport Retailers
Okanagan + Co at Kelowna International Airport Spotlights Local Goods
Long Geometric Hawaiian Guesthomes
Hahn Lavsen Creates the Vipp Cold Hawaii Guesthouse
Fruit-Sweetened Chocolate Products
The Wild West Chocolate Line Has Nine Varieties
Rugby-Themed Vacation Getaways
The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai Launches a Rugby Championship Event
Hotel-Based Garden Terraced Columns
WOHA Designs the Pan Pacific Orchard with Garden Terraces
Laid-Back Australian-Inspired Bars
Electric Bill Recently Opened Its Doors on Toronto's Bloor St.
Kaleidoscope Vibrant Pavilions
Google's Mountain View Features a Halo Pavilion Artwork
Inflatable Entertainment Complex Expansions
The Bubble Has Opened Its Second Location in the GTA
Vibrant Playful Boutique Hotels
The YOWIE Hotel is Launched by Shannon Maldonado in Philadelphia
Best Time to Travel Tools
KAYAK Recommends the Best Days to Book Flights and Hotels
Award-Winning Winter Art Exhibits
Window Wonderland is Running from November 24 to January 31
Slider Ski Resort Giveaways
King’s Hawaiian Launches New 'On A Roll' Campaign Across Canada
Large Concrete Educational Buildings
Stanton Williams Introduces the UCL East Marshgate Building
QSR Summer Promotions
Starbucks Canada Offers Mobile Ordering and Rewards at Canadian Airports
Snow-Themed Winter Retreats
Le Massif de Charlevoix Invites Guests to Experience Quebec's Winters
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Earth-Filled Heritage Exhibitions
The Brazil Pavilion was Unveiled at Venice Architecture Biennale
Urban Green Space Overhauls
Four of London's green spaces will receive a makeover
Climate-Friendly Waterfront Homes
From 4 to 1 Creates Three Pavilions in Copenhagen
Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
Panasonic, Katie Ledecky & Discovery Education Spotlight STEM Innovations
Travel-Friendly Location Scouting
LocationScout Helps Travelers Find the Most Beautiful Spots
Winter Ice Sculpture Festivals
Mongolia's Snow and Ice Festival Runs Until the End of January
Dynamic Interactive Lighting Installations
Zava Designs a New Light and Metal Installation
European Gamer Destinations
Giants Will Promote Costa Del Sol as First Gamer Destination in Europe
Geography Guessing Games
TopoGuesser Uses Google Earth to Challenge Players with World Landscapes
Inuit-Inspired Cultural Buildings
This Building Takes Design Cues From Snowdrift Patterns
Inclusive Sports Torches
The Paris 2024 Olympics Torch Won’t Be Extinguished After The Games
Wooden Pavilion Seaside Homes
LAND Arquitectos Designs the House of Circumstances in Chile
Tranquil Old-Charm Boutique Hotels
Somewhere Inn Expands with a 10-Room Location in Collingwood
Festive Toronto Dining Experiences
Enjoy Santa's Brunch & Christmas Dinner at One King West Hotel
California-Inspired Tiny Homes
Modern Tiny Living Designs the Buxton Home for Four People
Free Toronto Festive Events
Union Winter's Free Roller Skating Rink: Performances and Adult Events
Idyllic Tranquil Nature-Surrounding Cabins
BLDG Workshop Designs the Algonquin Highlands Cottage
Senior Service Spaces
Gerry Gray Place Has Expanded to Offer New Services for Senior Consumers
Breathtaking Archipelago Getaways
Icelandair is Expanding Its Route to Include the Faroe Islands
Curved Sculptural Skyscrapers
Kengo Kuma Designs the Alberni Residential Skyscraper
Volcanic Game Trailers
Sony and Guerrilla Games Tease Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores
Dynamic Living Towered Residences
Triptyque Completes a Residential Tower in Onze22
Outdoor Winter Wonderland Experiences
The Royal Botanical Gardens Hosts Winter Wonders
Iconically Located Wedding Pop-Ups
Couples Can Wed in Times Square This Valentine's Day
Digital International Move Support
Country Out Helps People Get Organized Before a Big Move
Multi-Generational Cruise Programs
'Summertime Fjordland' is a Breathtaking Family Bonding Program
Country-Wide QSR Rewards Campaigns
Subway The Great Canadian Challenge Offers Rewards Points
Global Snow Forecast Websites
Follow the Snow, Today Highlights Winter Conditions Around the World
Weatherized Visual Wooden Homes
Denizen Works Creates the Hundred Acre Wood House in Scotland
Cross-Continental Sailing Services
ONE Launches a New Service Between Europe and South America
History-Honoring Vibrant Coins
The Royal Canadian Mint Engages with the History of Making Change
Natural Landscape-Themed Passports
The Government of Canada Refreshes Its Passport Designs
Proposed European Train Routes
A Route from Belgium to Slovakia Could Stop in 50 Cities
Terraced Naturally Lit Homes
Unknown Works Designs the Bright Oasis Home in London