It’s always great when you can mix business with pleasure, and that is exactly what I, and a small group of wine writers, got to do a while ago. The event was an opportunity to meet and have dinner with BC wine legend Harry McWatters and to meet his new winemaker Lawrence Buhler (more on … Read more
Vista D’ Oro Owner Patrick Murphy greeted us as our bus pulled in to their quaint farm on 4th Avenue in Langley. The vineyard here is in its seventh year. Patrick takes care of the wine making while his wife Lee, is in charge of the preserves. Three years ago, Patrick made the decision to … Read more
Quini (www.quiniwine.com), the wine tasting app and market intelligence data company today announced an online virtual wine tasting program beginning on Thursday, November 12, 2015. The program builds on Quini’s popular brick and mortar wine tasting and education events launched in 2014. Delivered online, the initiative will enable Quini to accelerate adoption of its breakthrough educational … Read more
Make Nita Lake Lodge your ultimate sanctuary this snow season Experience a winter wonderland at Whistler’s only lakeside boutique hotel Make the most of your winter with Nita Lake Lodge: your relaxing retreat this snow season. Celebrate a memorable Christmas and New Year’s Eve in a stunning snow-covered lakeside setting, sip cool cocktails at Nita’s … Read more
Magnolia Hotel & Spa’s holiday package embraces Canada’s most festive city Jingle all the way to Victoria this winter and get in the holiday spirit with Magnolia Hotel & Spa’s Christmas in Victoria package, available from November 20 to January 2. Stay in Victoria’s leading boutique hotel – one of Conde Nast Traveler’s top … Read more
After a successful trial run last winter, Hastings Park Winter Farmers Market returns to the PNE fairgrounds for its first full season this November. Vancouver Farmers Markets (VFM) is all set to launch the Hastings Park Farmers Market on November 8th, its first full season winter location in East Vancouver since the closure of … Read more
HEAVENLY HOLIDAYS: THOMAS HAAS ANNOUNCES NEW LINEUP OF CHRISTMAS-THEMED CONFECTIONS, CAKES AND TREATS FOR 2015 Chocolatier Makes Spirits Bright this Holiday Season with Variety of Decadent and Delectable Signature Gifts, Stocking Stuffers and Gift Boxes Renowned chocolatier and pâtissier Thomas Haas is tying a bright red bow on the holiday season this year by … Read more
7-Eleven Challenges Slurpee Fans to Brave the Cold for National Slurpee Beach Party November: a time for bundling-up in warm clothes and sitting by the fire. Unless you’re a Slurpee fan. On Saturday, November 7 (11/7 – the reverse of 7-Eleven’s 7/11 birthday), 7-Eleven is bringing back summer for one day only by hosting … Read more
Whitewater Cooks Author Shelley Adams to Visit Kelowna Best selling Whitewater Cooks author, Shelley Adams will be visiting Kelowna next weekend, Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7th to share her passion for food. On Friday, Adams will be at Mosaic Books on Bernard Avenue from noon – 1 pm, and on Saturday, she’ll be … Read more
HIP HOPS HOORAY: VANCOUVER BREWERY TOURS TAPS INTO A KEG OF HOLIDAY SPIRIT WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE TOURS, GIFT PACKAGES Give the Gift of Memories this Holiday Season with Unforgettable, Behind-the-Scenes Excursions to More than 13 Local Craft Breweries With the holiday season on the horizon, Vancouver Brewery Tours is helping Santa stuff the stockings of … Read more