Make your Spring Unforgettable!There is no better time than spring to explore the long sandy beaches of Parksville, while enjoying all that the area has to offer. Within our unique resort, select from two on-site restaurants, relax in 20,000 sq.ft. of spa bliss in our Grotto Spa or simply enjoy all of the other on-site amenities. … Read more
Victoria’s leading boutique hotel is Made for Men this spring Mad Men’s Don Draper returns on April 13th, whiskey in hand, for the final season of the hit TV show about the roller coaster lives of advertisers in the 1960s. If watching the devious doings of Draper – the famously hard-drinking alpha male – makes you appreciate the hard-working man … Read more
UVA’s team of bartenders face off for a spot in the coveted “Dish ‘n Dazzle” cocktail showdown Event: “Battle of the Bedazzled – A Mexican Standoff” What: a one-night-only cocktail battle that will pit UVA’s very own bartending talent against one another When: Sunday, April 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. Where: UVA Wine Bar, 900 Seymour St. … Read more
PLAY & SPECIAL EVENTS TICKETS ON SALE APRIL 1ST Bard on the Beach celebrates its 25th anniversary season in Vanier Park with two of Shakespeare’s best loved productions. Tickets for Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival go on sale April 1, 2014 in advance of Vancouver’s signature summer theatre festival, which returns to its seaside home in Vanier Park from June 11 to September 20, 2014. “We are very excited … Read more
The spring season isn’t complete without a visit from the Easter Bunny! Chef Wayne Kozinko is helping out once again by creating beautiful hand-crafted Easter treats and our online ordering makes it easy to select and purchase. Hop to Bel Café this Easter for a delicious array of holiday treats and new spring sweets. Starting from April 7th, you … Read more
Elegant Le Creuset keepsakes liven up holiday traditions Le Creuset introduces their new rainbow-coloured egg cups gift set just in time for Easter. Perfect for gifting or for presenting eggs for brunch, the colourful cups are charming keepsakes to brighten up holiday breakfasts and family gatherings. The Rainbow Set of 6 Egg Cups (MSRP $49.99) comes in an elegant … Read more
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that MyVanCity.ca has been nominated for an Excellence in Engagement Award (non profit). This is truly an honour and we couldn’t be more excited. Now we need your vote to put us over the top! http://socialmediaawards.ca/voting/excellence-in-engagement-non-profit/ Here is what the nominator said about MyVanCity.ca My VanCity MyVanCity.ca is a … Read more
Who knew? There is a wonderfully classic dining room smack dap in the middle of “old town” Duncan on Vancouver Island. Opened just this past November I was delighted to have discovered this adorable establishment while I was in Victoria attending Culinaire. What first made me even consider the foray up Island from … Read more
Before you even arrive at Culinaire Victoria in the Crystal Gardens expectations have been set pretty high. Although quite a different event from Scott Gurney’s popular Brewery and the Beast it still has the earmarks of the same success. Brewery and the Beast debuted in Vancouver in 2013 on a brilliantly warm and sunny … Read more