Vancouver Hotel Welcomes Baby Beluga into the World with a Special Aquarium Package

    /24-7PressRelease/ - VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, August 31, 2008 - The birth of Baby Beluga at the Vancouver Aquarium in June has sparked the Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside to create the exclusive Sea-It-All Aquarium Hotel Package at the property.

On June 10, 2008, Qila, a 12-year old beluga whale gave birth at the Vancouver Aquarium. While the pregnancy lasted 15 months, Baby Beluga emerged, tail-first in only minutes and quickly swam to the surface to take her first hearty breath of air.

As of August 11, three generations of the beluga family were reunited at the main habitat of the Arctic Canada Exhibit after two months separated to allow for mother and daughter to bond. Still unnamed, Baby Beluga is growing by the day and is ready to receive her first visitors.

For a limited time, guests of the Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside can take advantage of the Sea-It-All Family Package in Vancouver, and will enjoy the following inclusions:
• Deluxe accommodations for up to four people
• Passes to the Aquarium for up to two adults and two children
• Full breakfast buffet for two adults and two children
• Rates from $299 CAD
• Valid through October 31, 2008

The perfect "edu-cation" for the start of the new school year, this waterfront hotel in Vancouver, BC is making learning fun while on vacation in British Columbia.

Visit http://vanaqua.org for up to date information on Baby Beluga; the site even lets online browsers sneak a peak at Vancouver's newest addition with an exclusive "beluga cam."

About Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside
The Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside offers newly renovated guest rooms located on the waterfront in downtown Vancouver, positioned in the heart of it all and is within walking distance of the Alaska Cruise Ship Terminal and Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre, and is just steps away from Historic Gastown and Stanley Park. Reinventing itself with a sophisticated transformation, this downtown Vancouver, BC Canada hotel encourages guests to enjoy the scenic attractions of the city, while staying in one of Vancouver waterfront hotel guest rooms and suites facing Coal Harbour. Each new room features a blend of fashion, whimsical design and local touches to reflect the spirit of the city, including sleek, upscale amenities, from new bedding to innovative technology. Abundant event space makes this Vancouver, BC Canada hotel the ideal destination for conferences, banquets or weddings. Whether coming for business or pleasure, the Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside has something for everyone. For more information or to make a reservation, call 604 689 9211 or visit http://marriott.com/hotels/travel/yvrrd.

To view the entire package and all the details, visit http://marriott.com/hotels/hotel-deals.

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