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Confronting Climate Awareness—Inside & Outside the Gallery

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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

L’Abattoir A New Patio for Summer in Gastown

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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

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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

DESI INDIAN LOUNGE TO OFFER EXCLUSIVE PRIX-FIXE MENU ON CANADA DAY

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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

Canada Day BBQs Made Easy with Canadian-Made Snacks

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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

The perfect summer extension: Pairing a Vancouver Wine Tour with a Voyage North

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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

After years of wrong turns, Bottleneck Drive unveils new wayfinding system

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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

Vilnius – unexpected coolcation with 15 public city beaches

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Capital City with Certified Beaches: Vilnius Has Three Blue Flag Sites Within 30 Minutes of Its Centre Vilnius invites visitors to explore an unexpected combination for a capital city: a UNESCO-listed Old Town and 15 public beaches, all within half an hour of the historic city center. Among them are 3 Blue Flag rated beaches, … Read more

Agadir, Morocco’s Best-Kept Coastal Secret

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Agadir, Morocco’s Best-Kept Coastal Secret, is Now Directly Connected to Montréal, Canada The Morocco National Tourist Office (MNTO) and Air Transat recently announced a historic new nonstop route connecting Montréal (YUL) to Agadir (AGA), launched on June 12. This marks the first-ever direct flight between Montréal and Agadir, as well as the first direct connection … Read more