Canada Day fireworks on the waterfront to cap off this year’s festival The Royal Canadian Navy will lead a flotilla of classic and working ships sailing and steaming their way to Richmond for Ships to Shore Steveston 2014 on the Canada Day weekend. The colourful HMCS Oriole tall ship, the longest-serving commissioned vessel in the … Read more
Discover Victoria by bike with Magnolia Hotel & Spa’s Pedal & Pamper package Discover Canada’s cycling capital with a Pedal & Pamper package at the elegantly refreshed Magnolia Hotel & Spa. Victoria’s leading boutique hotel is working in tandem with the city’s favourite cycle tour operator The Pedaler, to offer a two-night stay in an inviting guestroom and … Read more
Celebrating the Wines of British Columbia spring release tasting with over 80 BC wineries showcasing more than 300 premium VQA wines. An opportunity to chat with the owners and winemakers in pleasant surroundings. Members of the hospitality and media industry were out in force to taste the new sampling of great British Columbia wines. Of … Read more
On May 29 Bottleneck Drive wineries came to VanDusen Botanical Gardens to bring over 75 wines for tasting with wonderful food pairings from Truffles Fine Foods. It was a delightful evening with the mellow sounds of local singer Dawn Chubai as the backdrop to an excursion through the terroir of Summerland’s … Read more
“Bright, Fresh, Refreshing, Pristine, Alive, Vibrant!” These are the words from Michael Bartier of B&S wines, that describe” its not just the wines from the Okanagan but the Okanagan itself.” Marquis Wine Cellar was the venue for the second annual Rosé Smack Down with Michael Bartier in one corner defending the 2011 Haywire Rosé … Read more
Father’s Day features:Take a trip across the bridge this Father’s Day and treat the most important man in your life to the manliest of meals – southern barbeque. The Little District Roadhouse in North Vancouver will be serving up delicious homestyle barbeque on their brand-new patio on June 14 & 15, 2014.Owner Paul Mon-Kau and … Read more
Since opening the doors of its stylish store earlier this year, Temper Chocolate Pastry has fast become a go-to spot for people seeking exceptional sweet and savoury culinary confections. With everything from light pastries to cream-filled truffles, to specialty cakes and daily made artisan sandwiches, Temper serves up more than one reason to pop by for … Read more
Demand for housing in British Columbia is expected to increase this year and next, driven by employment growth and an increasing population, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The average price for home sales across the province is forecast at $550,400 in 2014, with an increase in higher-end real estate sales. The … Read more
World’s Top Female Athletes will Showcase Skills at International Fastpitch Championship Tournament runs July 11 – 21 in Surrey It’s that time of year when softball teams either go hard or go home! The Canadian Open Fastpitch International Championship takes place from July 11 – 21, 2014 as athletes gather at three locations in Surrey: Softball City, Cloverdale Athletic Park and … Read more
Hart House at Deer Lake is pleased to announce that Michael Genest has taken on the role of Executive Chef at the Burnaby restaurant. Mike is homegrown talent: he grew up in North Vancouver’s Deep Cove neighbourhood and studied at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts. As a student he supplemented his formal training with … Read more