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City of Richmond celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026 City launches 50-day countdown, announces city-wide festivities The City of Richmond, Tourism Richmond, and the Richmond Hotel Association are kicking off the 50-day countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026™, with an announcement of the city-wide program Richmond Celebrates Soccer. Launching on June 12 with the World … Read more
Travellers looking for more than just a place to sleep are in for a treat when it comes to unique stays across the province. From traditional longhouses and tipi stays to secluded oceanfront cabins and agri-tourism glamping, BC provides a rare and unmatched opportunity to connect with Indigenous traditions and stories in some of the … Read more
Details Announced for the Inaugural Bottleneck in Bloom New spring event celebrates the Okanagan Valley in bloom over May long weekend Summerland’s Bottleneck Drive has announced details for the inaugural Bottleneck in Bloom, a new spring signature event taking place May 16 to 18, 2026, throughout the Bottleneck Drive touring route. Timed to the May … Read more
Whether you’re planning a corporate dinner, rehearsal dinner, birthday, graduation, or special celebration, L’Abattoir offers a private dining experience that feels warm, polished, and memorable in the heart of Gastown. We’re pleased to share our new private dining menus for spring and summer, created to reflect the season and designed for groups looking for an … Read more
ROSEMEAD HOUSE NAMED THE ONLY CANADIAN HOTEL ON CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER’S 2026 HOT LIST Recognition follows Travel + Leisure’s 100 Best New Hotels, marking a defining moment for Vancouver Island’s design-led boutique property Rosemead House has been named the only Canadian hotel to earn a place in the 2026 Hot List by Condé Nast Traveler, … Read more
La Bohème is bringing Vancouver Opera’s season to a close with its lush orchestration, emotional depth and familiar charm. Puccini is a reliable go-to for good reason. Arguably his most beloved work, this production understood the assignment: that audiences come to La Bohème wanting to feel something, not to be challenged just for the sake … Read more
EMBERS ALIGHT: COPPERPENNY DISTILLING CO. RELEASES ITS AWARD-WINNING “EMBER” SMOKED GIN IN BC North Vancouver Distillery’s Latest Innovative Gin Earned Gold at The Spirits Business Global Gin Masters 2025 Competition in London, UK Smoky spirit lovers and Gin aficionados, take heart: Copperpenny Distilling Co.’s hotly anticipated and award-winning Ember Smoked Gin is now available at the distillery’s bottle … Read more
New Zealand Wine Sommelier Scholarship Applications Are Now Open! The New Zealand Wine Sommelier Scholarship applications are now open for Canada, with a refreshed selection process designed to both educate and identify the top candidate. This year, the goal remains to select one Canadian sommelier to attend the Sommit in New Zealand in February 2027. … Read more
“A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take.”¹ There are 24 hours in a day and for Mother’s Day MyVanCity.ca has you covered. Count ’em twenty-four ways to treat mom. Whether you’re looking for casual or more formal there is something here for most … Read more
Two sessions in Calgary and Edmonton on May 11 and 12 to explore high-potential Bourgogne appellations for trade professionals. Two exclusive masterclasses, organized in partnership with Margaux Burgess in Calgary and Edmonton on May 11 and 12, will offer a fresh perspective on lesser-known Bourgogne appellations. The Bourgogne Wine Board is partnering with Margaux Burgess … Read more