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Hot chocolate festival 2016

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One of the city’s favourite festivals, the Hot Chocolate Festival returns for its 6th season,

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bigger and better than ever, with Vancouver’s best chocolatiers, pastry shops, bakeries, cafes, gelato and ice cream parlours

joining forces to make the humble hot chocolate hotter than it has ever been before.

 

 

 

Hot Chocolate Festival 2016 participants

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Don’t miss the 3 Best cozy bars in Downtown

If you have a special occasion like a date, or your birthday

you should look around town for a very comfortable, and cozy bar!

Here is a list of my top 3 cozy bars in Vancouver

1 Uva wine bar

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This is very small place so that you’ll definitely feel comfortable.

Every Friday you can enjoy live jazz music too!

2 Prohibition Prohibition is a small bar inside the Georgia hotel.

Prohibition

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The Live music, entertainment and sleek interior creates an intimate atmosphere. What a great place for a date!

3 Nook

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Nook is in Vancouver’s west end. It is a cozy, homey little nook that serve rustic

 

デートやバースデーパーティーにも使える居心地の良いバーレストラン特集!

特別な日に小洒落たところで飲みたい、

デートで使えそうだな〜♡というところに行ってベスト3を選出しました!

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3 Canadian foods you will ever need to eat

3 Canadian foods you will ever need to eat !

What is the popular Canadian food ?

Poutine 

Poutine is a Canadian dish made of french fries topped with cheese curds and gravy.

It first appeared in 1950s rural Québec snack bars and was widely popularized across Canada and beyond in the 1990s.

Poutine is a French-Canadian classic that is served across Canada. It’s a hearty dish made up simply of French Fries

fresh cheese curds, and brown gravy.

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What are Canada Goose Brand Jackets?

What are Canada Goose Brand Jackets?

Canada Goose was founded in a small warehouse factory in Toronto 60 years ago.

Canada Goose is one of the most famous, high­end jacket makers in Canada.

Various Products Canada Goose manufactures a wide range of high­end and very warm jackets, parkas, vests, gloves and other

cold weather apparel.

Some of Canada Goose jackets are made for extremely cold (­40 degree) weather!

Price Jackets are usually between $600 and $800

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They are certainly well made,but definitely not cheap! Where you can buy Canada goose ?

Brooklyn clothing co 418 Davie street

〜カナダ発のブランド カナダグース〜

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Vancouver Best hand made organic soap

Looking for handmade soap that skips the synthetic stuff in favour of natural ingredients?

Stock up for your own enjoyment, or wrap up a sweetly scented gift package.

Why use organic soap ?

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Many people have sensitive skin that doesn’t respond well to chemically laden soap.

By using organic soap, you might be able to avoid, or at least reduce, the skin problems that are caused by irritating chemical

ingredients.

Organic soap contains ingredients that are not, and have not been produced with, herbicides, chemical fertilizers.

It’s invaluable for those who suffer from chemical sensitivities.

Where you can find hand made organic soap ?

The soap dispensary
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Established in 2011, The Soap Dispensary is Vancouver’s first refill shop specializing in premium soaps,household cleaners,

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バンクーバーのおすすめオーガニック石鹸

オーガニック野菜、オーガニックコスメ、オーガニックワイン、、、

など何かとオーガニック製品が注目されているバンクーバーですね;)

今回はちょっとユニークな手作りのオーガニック専門石鹸ショップをご紹介します!

The soap dispensary 

3718 Main Street
Vancouver, BC V5V 3N7

 

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お店にズラーッと容器が並び、自分の容器を持ってきて入れる!という新しいオーガニックショップです。

カラダにも地球にも優しいお店、、、

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店内もクリーン、キュートな雰囲気なのでお買い物するのがより楽しくなりますね!

洗濯洗剤、掃除に使う洗剤、ボディソープ、洗顔ソープも置いてあり全部オーガニック;)

そもそもオーガニックって何?て思う方もいますよね。

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〈有機の〉という意味で,通常は農薬や化学肥料を使わず有機肥料によって生産された農産物のことを言います!

普段私たちが使っている石鹸の原油が石油など化学物質がたくさん含まれておりお肌が悲鳴をあげているんです。

バンクーバーにはオーガニックソープ専門店などオーガニックのお店が多いので手に入りやすいですね

 

お値段は少し高めですが、健康のことを考えたら出す価値はありますね!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Starting a New Life in Canada!

Starting a New Life in Canada!

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Canada might be very different from your home country, which means there is a great deal to learn and explore here. I want to talk about  important things.

The landscapes and climate of Canada

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Canada is the second largest country on the earth, and in most places Canada has four distinct seasons; spring summer fall and winter

Summers in Vancouver can be hot, but are usually pretty mild.

Day time temperatures in Vancouver range between 20 and 30 degree celsius.

While Vancouver is rather dry in the summer, the provinces of Ontario and Quebec are extremely humid. So Toronto feels much hotter than Vancouver in the summer! The fall, spring and winter is much, much rainier in Vancouver and you have to be prepared to bring your umbrella! Ontario and Quebec has beautiful fall colours and is much cooler, and much drier than Vancouver in the fall.

Languages of Canada

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Canada is a multi-cultural country, and that means it has as many cultures and languages as it does climates!

 languages of Canada are French and English.

Before coming to Canada you definitely need to study English to start your new life. 

And if you plan on moving to Quebec, the Ottawa area, or even Nova Scotia then you should probably learn some French too!

Strong English or French language skills are important for the following reasons;

  • Getting a good job
  • Meeting and interacting with interesting people
  • Getting your Canadian citizenship

Let me introduce one of Kim Okran students to you today! 

Let me introduce one Kim Okran students to you today!

Name: Takuya

Country: Osaka city, Japan

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Takuya is a Japanese university student, but before he completes his third,

and final year at school he decided to come to Vancouver to study English.

Being able to speak English well in Japan is very important for finding good jobs.

After he graduated from an ELS school here in Vancouver,

Takuya-san enrolled in GBC, a vocational training school.

Takuya is now studying business and is going to try his hand at an internship

〜キムオクラン生徒紹介リレー 2人目!〜

今週もやってまいりました、まりこがお送りするキムオクラン生徒紹介リレー!二人目の生徒は、、、

大阪出身のたくやくん!

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彼も自分自身を成長させるべく、バンクーバーでワーキングホリデーに挑戦。

そんなたくやくんに取材しました!彼は日本の大学を休学しバンクーバーに来た理由とは。。。?

 

まりこ「休学してまでバンクーバーに来たきっかけは?」

 

たくや「もちろん語学習得と、一番大きな理由は日本での就職活動で有利にするためですね」

 

まりこ「ただ他にもたくやくんと同じく休学してワーホリしてるけど他の人と差をつけるために

していることって何ですか?」

 

たくや「ワーホリって聞くとだいたい、ジャパレスで働いたりとか

それぞれの目的があるからジャパレスで働くのは悪くないと思うのですが

周りに差をつけるためカナダの金融系のカナダ企業でインターンすることに決めました。

日本に帰って就職活動するときにカナダでは何をしていたのか、成長した自分を周りに見て欲しいからです。」

 

カッコイイ。。。!!これからインターン専門校に通い、ビジネススキルを身につけ

その後、インターンにトライするたくやくん、こころから応援しています。

 

おまけ〜まりこの声〜

確かに、ワーホリの仕方はそれぞれだけど、特に就職、転職を考えているほとであれば飲食店のサーバーでは

なくカナダ企業でのインターンがオススメです。

日本に帰国し、就職、転職している生徒はカナダ企業でのインターン経験者が多いのが事実です。

それぞれの留学の仕方があるので、生徒がやりたいことは全力で応援します!

 

もっとバンクーバーのリアルライフを知りたい方はまりこのツイッターより。

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Things you must bring when you study abroad

Things you must bring when you study abroad

If you are planning to go to another country -such as Canada-, there are some things you must bring from your home.

  • medicine –

bring prescription medicine, because you might not be able to find it abroad

  • insurance –

make sure to buy insurance, you never know what might happen!

  • Souvenir –

to give to new friends that you will meet when you go to another Country! Also, after the study, it’s a good idea to get some souvenirs from local for your friends and family at your home country!

  • portable charger –

many countries have different electrical sockets

留学に向けての準備!

「何持っていけばいいの?!」

と何でいる方も多いハズ。

そこでこれは持っていくべき!もっといてよかった!と思ったアイテム4つを紹介します;)

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Your ultimate northern light adventure

Yellowknife is the best place in the world to view the aurora , also known as the Northern Lights.

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With our long and clear winter nights, mid-November to the beginning of April tend to be the best times

of the year to visit for a good viewing. Late summer to early autumn often also offers a good chance of

seeing the lights.

For the day to day forecast, visit Aurora North’s website, and if you are going for a walk around town,

be sure to keep an eye out for Northern Lighthouses.

These tiny lighthouses, located throughout the city,

alert visitors and residents when active aurora is in the evening forecast.

4 days 3 nights ! From $980~

What do you have for this tour ?

1 Dog sled

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2 air plane ticket

3 aurora tour

You must  have a great time !

 

~犬ぞりでいくオーロラツアー3泊4日の旅~

カナダでの冬のアクティビティといば。。。

オーロラツアー!

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世界的にオーロラがとてもきれいにみられる場所として知られるイエローナイフで

特別なひと時をすごしませんか;)

ツアーにふくまれるもの

1バンクーバー~イエローナイフの航空券

2犬ぞり

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3レンタル防寒服

なんと航空券ホテルの宿泊費込みで$980~!

1月9日

1月23日出発限定でのこりの席に限りがあるのではやめの連絡おまちしてます。

ツアー詳細、申し込みはまりこまでお問い合わせ!

Email: mariko@kimokran.ca

Emailにてご連絡ください!

 

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Vancouver sightseeing / Things to do in Vancouver

 

  • Metropolis at Metro town 

BC’s largest mall with over 400 stores, plus restaurants, food court, game centre and Movie Theatre!

Located in Burnaby, right next to Metrotown Skytrain Station

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  • Whistler 

Here are some idea for some short, weekend , or day trip from Vancouver

Whistler is awesome ! And only takes 2 hours by bus to get there.

What to do in Whistler ?

  • Zip trek
  • Visiting to Down town

 

ういすら^3

 

Take the #211 bus at the intersection of west Pender street and Seymour street.

What to do in Deep cove ?

  • Hiking
  • Eating honey donut

Deep Cove from Quary Rock

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