Celebrate one of Vancouver’s most vibrant and diverse communities. From July 10 (opening night concert) through July 12, Carnaval del Sol, the largest Latin American festival in the Pacific Northwest, returns to Jonathan Rogers Park. Presented by Latincouver, the three-day event will bring together thousands of attendees and more than 350 artists, performers and community … Read more
The Vancouver Art Gallery Connects Art with Climate Awareness Both Inside and Beyond the Gallery Walls Summer exhibitions inspire new sustainability initiatives, public programs and partnerships with UBC Climate Action Lab, Samsara Cycle and The Bike Valet The Vancouver Art Gallery extends the climate and nature-focused conversations at the heart of its exhibitions into a broader suite of sustainability initiatives, creative collaborations and public … Read more
A New Patio for Summer in Gastown Just in time for patio season, L’Abattoir has officially opened its new 18-seat patio, offering guests a vibrant outdoor dining experience in the heart of historic Gastown. The streetside patio provides the perfect setting for evening cocktails, curated Champagne flights, and dinner, while taking in the energy of … Read more
L’Abattoir Celebrates 16 Years of Culinary Excellence in Gastown The award-winning restaurant toasts its anniversary with major industry recognition, a newly opened patio, and fresh seasonal offerings from Chef Jasper Cruickshank and the L’Abattoir team L’Abattoir is celebrating 16 years as one of Vancouver’s most beloved dining destinations, marking the milestone with a series of … Read more
Wine Production in Fuissé: A History The village of Fuissé sits near the southern end of Burgundy’s limestone belt, where the vineyard land of the Côte d’Or and Côte Chalonnaise gives way, a few kilometers to the south, to the granitic terrain of Beaujolais. It is a small commune in the department of Saône-et-Loire, and … Read more
DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER HOTSPOT DESI INDIAN LOUNGE TO OFFER EXCLUSIVE PRIX-FIXE MENU ON CANADA DAY Executive Chef Bal Ajagaonkar Showcases Four-Course Feast for the Senses for $45 per Person from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1st Desi Indian Lounge Executive Chef Bal Ajagaonkar is showcasing an exclusive Canada Day Prix-Fixe Menu on Wednesday., … Read more
As Canadians prepare to celebrate Canada Day with backyard BBQs, neighbourhood gatherings and family get-togethers, many are looking for ways to support products made close to home. From Canadian-grown potatoes and oats to products made in facilities across the country, food is becoming part of the “Buy Canadian” conversation this summer. PepsiCo Canada has longstanding … 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
The perfect summer extension: Pairing a Vancouver wine tour with a voyage North A cruise offers you a chance to embark upon new horizons, new sights, new friends, and importantly, new flavours, and there is no better way to experience this than by sailing to Alaska from the picturesque port of Vancouver, British Columbia. From … Read more
BOTTLENECK DRIVE ROLLS OUT NEW WAYFINDING SYSTEM TO IMPROVE VISITOR NAVIGATION ACROSS SUMMERLAND New signage strengthens visitor confidence and supports exploration across the agricultural destination Visitors touring Summerland’s wineries, cideries, breweries, and distilleries this season will experience a clearer, more confident journey thanks to a new wayfinding signage system developed by Bottleneck Drive in partnership with the … Read more