Noble Ridge – We have a breath of fresh air for you!!

August is Sparkling month at Noble Ridge! We have several exciting events coming up including our sparkling vertical tasting at this month’s Winemaker Talks on August 23rd, or join us on Saturday August 25th, for our second annual Oysters & Bubbles Sparkling release party.   “Smoke-anagan” Surprise Pack Its smoky everywhere…might as well drink good wine!!   When smoke brings … Read more

The Vancouver Art Gallery presents Family FUSE Weekend Summer 2018: Listen to the Land 

When: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Gallery closes at 5:00 PM), August 25 & 26, 2018 Where: Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby Street  Admission: Free for Gallery Members, as well as children aged 12 & under when accompanied by an adult.  Adults and kids alike are invited to indulge their creativity at Vancouver Art Gallery … Read more

Bard on the Beach welcomes Operas & Arias to Vanier Park on August 27 and September 3

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival presents its annual Opera & Arias concerts, bringing the most gorgeous melodies to life — from La Traviata, La Bohème, Die Fledermaus and more. Enjoy the 29th season of Bard on the Beach by attending a live performance of these best-loved opera selections which are sure to seduce, delight and inspire.   The … Read more

The Apothecary Journey: A dinner pairing affair at Long Table Distillery

Featuring: Chef Curtis Luk with Long Table’s Brand Ambassador, Tarquin Melnyk Long Table Distillery is pleased to introduce ‘The Apothecary Journey’. Two nights of a one-of-a-kind collaborative pairing dinner on either Tuesday, August 21 or Wednesday, August 22, your choice. We’re working alongside one of Vancouver’s Top Chef Allstars with our awarded House Bartender for … Read more

A Cowichan Valley Chef Cook-Off

Chefs Dan Hudson and Ian Blom compete at Blue Grouse Estate Winery   Chef Dan Hudson, winner of Chopped Canada, and chef Ian Blom of The Old Firehouse Wine and Cocktail Bar are revving up to host a rare collaborative Cowichan Valley Cook-Off at Blue Grouse Estate Winery on September 15th (6:30pm).   In spirit of this cook-off event, … Read more

Blue Mountain Summer Events Offer Relaxing Mix of Food, Wine, and Outdoor Fun

Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars is pleased to announce it will host its annual Summer Social on Saturday, August 18th 2018 also known as International Pinot Noir Day. The following Saturday, August 25th, the Vagabond Kitchen food truck will be at the winery. The events are a great opportunity to enjoy food, wine, and games … Read more

VTS Presents ‘Back to School TheatreSports’ (Sept. 3-Oct. 6, 7:30pm)

Back to School TheatreSports Lampoons Classroom Clichés September 3rd to October 6th at 7:30pm at The Improv Centre  Tickets at www.vtsl.com September always feels like the ‘real’ New Year – summer vacation is over and it’s the start of the academic year. It doesn’t matter if you are a student or have been out of school for decades, the … Read more

FEAST OF FIELDS BOASTS SOME OF THE BEST FOOD & DRINK OF BC

Feast of Fields is FarmFolk CityFolk’s annual local food celebration and fundraiser, highlighting the contribution local chefs, restaurants, farmers, ranchers, fishers, food artisans, vintners, brewers and distillers make to our local economy. It emphasizes how they are connected to the land, support the regional economy, and create the most delicious local, seasonal and sustainable flavours BC has to offer. 2018 marks the 10th Anniversary of Feast … Read more

Araxi Restaurant’s Longtable Dinner Tastes of Summer

Spectacular Farm-To-Table Dinner Set to Showcase Flavours of BC   The annual pilgrimage of food and wine aficionados to Pemberton’s North Arm Farm for Araxi Restaurant + Oyster Bar’s annual Longtable Dinner is about to once again herald a celebration in the field. Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 19th and join Il Caminetto’s Chef de … Read more

The Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition Returns for its Second Year

CASC is now accepting submissions from Artisan Distilleries across Canada   After a successful inaugural year, Canada’s first – and only – national spirit competition reserved exclusively for artisan distilleries launches its second annual competition. Reflecting the growth in recent times of small-batch distilleries, last year’s competition highlighted the best artisan spirits from almost every … Read more