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Spring break getaways popular in B.C.
Schools across the province have closed for the annual spring break
CBC News
Posted: Mar 16, 2013 10:47 AM PT
Last Updated: Mar 16, 2013 10:40 AM PT
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Sixteen percent of British Columbians will be traveling on vacation this week, according to a recent CIBC poll, spending an average of $2,600.
Among Canadians traveling for a vacation this March, 41 per cent are vacationing within the country and 36 per cent traveling to the U.S.
If you’re in Vancouver for your spring break, there are plenty of things to do. There are numerous programs, camps and workshops being held at museums and attractions around the city.
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