From the monthly archives:

July 2010

YVR Golf for Kids

July 30, 2010

The hottest ticket at YVR every summer doesn’t have anything to do with planes or travel – it’s a spot at the airport community’s premier fundraising event, YVR Golf for Kids. The annual golf tournament, gala dinner and auction held every August, raises funds to support Canuck Place Children’s Hospice and other children’s charities.  Since [...]

Join Us for Take-Off Fridays at YVR

July 22, 2010

Lots of people have already enjoyed the festive atmosphere at YVR for Take-Off Fridays. Hop on the Canada Line or jump on your bicycle and join the fun! During the first two weeks of Take-Off Fridays, we’ve had everything from DJ’s spinning tunes to free gelato samples, Jugo Juice smoothies and A & W Coney [...]

Lighting up the skies

July 21, 2010

Vancouver’s skies will be lit up once again this week with the 2010 Celebration of Light festival in English Bay. The first of four nights of spectacular fireworks display is July 21, with more evenings planned on July 24, 28 and 31. Vancouver Airport Authority continues its sponsorship of this extraordinary community event which brings [...]

YVR’s Gold Medal Performance on video

July 14, 2010

Check out the great video of our airport community coming together to give an exceptional first and last impression of YVR during the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. From the build up and excitement of the athlete arrivals, to the enthusiasm of the fans pouring through the terminals, and the anticipation of our busiest [...]

Students Launch Retail Careers at YVR

July 14, 2010

A big shout out goes to the high school students who just wrapped up their successful month-long retail practicum at YVR. Our Retail Fundamentals Program offers training for grade 11 & 12 students in the Richmond School Board who are looking to kick start their retail careers. The program provides comprehensive retail training and hands-on [...]