Magnolia Hotel & Spa flourishes with recent accolades

Victoria’s leading boutique hotel recognized by leading industry awards The Magnolia Hotel & Spa continues to feature in leading travel awards, with the Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards, TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Awards and the US News & World Report Best Hotel Rankings announced this month. The Forbes Travel Guide  2016 Star Awards recognized Magnolia Hotel & … Read more

Ladurée comes to Canada a little piece of Paris in the heart of Vancouver

  Ladurée, the celebrated French pâtisserie known for creating the world’s most delectable macarons, will open its first location in Canada on Vancouver’s Robson Street this spring. Vancouver’s Ladurée Boutique and Tea Salon will present a collection of delicious and beautifully boxed macarons, viennoiseries, teas, jams and a selection of perfumed candles and home fragrances. … Read more

Oyama Named Best Deli AND Best Stall at Granville Island Market

Vancouver’s Oyama Sausage Co. is proud to announce that their business ranked at the top of two categories in the Westender newspaper’s 2016 Best of the City readers’ choice awards.  The company has been awarded first place (GOLD) in the categories of both Best Deli and Best Stall at Granville Island Market. Thousands of votes … Read more

Indulge for a sweet cause this March 20th!

  Faubourg Paris, Vancouver’s trio of elegant boulangeries-pâtisseries will proudly participate to Macaron Day on March 20th and offer its signature macarons for $1 (half off the regular price) and donate 100% of gross proceeds to BC Cancer Foundation, the largest funder of cancer research in this province. In addition, Franck Point, owner of Faubourg … Read more

The Wines of British Columbia kick off the Big Taste

The Wines of British Columbia is thrilled to present America’s best-known wine critic and special guest Matt Kramer to kick off The Big Taste in Calgary one day early with a sneak preview of extraordinary BC VQA Wine paired perfectly with avant-garde cuisine at Calgary’s iconic River Café. The BC Wine Institute is proud to … Read more

Okanagan Fest of Ale – sip, savour & stay GIVEAWAY

  We’ve partnered with the hip folks at Okanagan Fest of Ale to bring you an opportunity to win Two Tickets to the Fest plus One Night’s Accommodation at one of the participating Penticton Hotels. a Rafflecopter giveaway   Join 50 craft brewers and 5000+ craft brew enthusiasts in the lakeside resort city of Penticton, … Read more

Sip, Savour & Stay with accommodation packages – Okanagan Fest of Ale

Join 50 craft brewers and 5000+ craft brew enthusiasts in the lakeside resort city of Penticton, BC. Whether you’re a seasoned craft beer connoisseur or a craft beer newcomer you won’t want to miss the 21st Annual Okanagan Fest of Ale April 8 & 9, 2016 in Penticton. This two-day event features great entertainment, fabulous … Read more

#FridayFavourites – what to do this weekend and the week ahead

  East Side Beer Fest 2016   Take a Walk on the Road to Dublin starting March 1   UVA WINE & COCKTAIL BAR LAUNCHES NEW  WORLD CLASS HAPPY HOUR     Rich Cultural Traditions Through Transcendent Performance Line-Up   VIDF – Provocatively Sensuous Foutrement   Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra’s   International Artists – Local Dance … Read more

9th Annual Nifty for Fifty Indie Designer Blowout Sale on Sunday, April 10th at Heritage Hall

  30 local indie designers, jewellers and makers offer all items priced $50 and under   Thirty local designers, jewellers and makers are offering huge blowout prices for the 9th annual Nifty for Fifty (www.niftyforfiftysale.com) one day sale on Sunday, April 10, 2016 from 11:00 am – 8:00 pm at Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street … Read more

Canadian Concert Series returns to Tinhorn Creek in 2016 

Tinhorn Creek Vineyards is pleased to announce the return of their Canadian Concert Series for 2016 with an outstanding lineup of musical artists throughout the summer, all ramping up to the highly anticipated grand finale concert with Canadian rockers 54-40. This summer, enjoy some of Canada’s top musical talent while sipping award-winning wines and taking … Read more