First Annual Britannia Day to celebrate historic Britannia Beach on Sunday, May 17th New family & community event begins on the 100th anniversary of first Copper Queen The first Copper Queen celebration was held in May 1926, and it became the key annual festival for the residents of the Mt. Sheer and Britannia townsites. This … Read more
Hester Creek Estate Winery Origin Series Inspired by the legendary super Tuscan wines of Italy. Today I am introducing you to two of the special wines from the Hester Creek Estate Winery Origin series. Wines of phenomenal origin and destiny, the Judge and Garland are crafted from the best barrels in the Hester Creek Cellar, … Read more
Magnolia Hotel & Spa Unveils Refreshed Diamond Guestrooms Original artworks and thoughtful design at Victoria’s leading boutique hotel The Magnolia Hotel & Spa is unveiling its newly refreshed Diamond guestrooms, offering an elegant haven in the heart of Victoria. The redesign introduces a calm, residential atmosphere with modern touches, creating a space where guests can … Read more
Tickets on Sale April 8 for the 37th Season of Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival Four productions and Special Events coming to Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park this Summer The 2026 Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival returns to Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park in Vancouver from June 9 to September 19, 2026 with single tickets available for purchase on … Read more
Provence Marinaside Presents Legendary Wines of Taylor Fladgate at May Cellar Series Dinner Long known for the excellence of its wine program, Provence Marinaside is presenting an extraordinary opportunity for wine lovers on Thursday, May 7th. Indulge in a once-in-a-lifetime evening where legendary Taylor Fladgate Ports will be presented alongside the debut of Fladgate Still … Read more
Tourism Nanaimo Inducted to Global Alliance of Destinations Transforming the Future of Tourism Tourism Nanaimo has officially joined the Destination Think Collective, a peer group of ambitious, forward-thinking destination management leaders who are committed to using travel to make a better world. This global network of destinations is leading the charge toward a sustainable future … Read more
In addition to the weekly wine review and the various other, usually wine-related, articles I write for My Van City, I am going to include a new one that will appear from time to time. I’m calling it, ‘From the Cellar’. It will be similar to the wine reviews, except that it will feature wines … Read more
At the recent Vancouver International Wine Festival, I attended a seminar with Gérard Bertrand moderated by Vancouver’s Anthony Gismondi. A leading figure in Languedoc, Bertrand has made his family estate a top organic and biodynamic property, championing the unique terroir of Languedoc-Roussillon. Born in 1965 in Narbonne, Bertrand retired from professional rugby to take over … Read more
SERENA WINES 1881 AT VINITALY 2026: “AUDACE”, THE METODO CLASSICO THAT MARKS A NEW PHASE OF EVOLUTION, DEBUTS The historical company based in Conegliano, a leading producer of Prosecco DOC DOC and DOCG, is expanding its offering with a value-oriented strategy aimed at an ever-expanding audience Serena Wines 1881 will also be a protagonist at … Read more
Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation. Hi, I’m Kim, a passionate lover of wine, food, and any experience that brings the two together! In this weekly blog post, I share my thoughts on a wine that I’ve recently purchased from one of our local independent wine merchants. If you’d like to know more … Read more