MEETINGS INDUSTRY REPORT RANKS VANCOUVER TOP DESTINATION IN NORTH AMERICA Meeting professionals give top honours to Vancouver in STR’s DestinationMAP report Vancouver is North America’s highest-rated destination for a business meeting, according to STR’s DestinationMAP (Meeting Assessment Program), a comprehensive study of meeting professionals and the meetings market in North America. This year, out … Read more
Toronto’s exclusive Signature Suite named as best business class sit-down dining experience Chef David Hawksworth is thrilled to be the creative force behind the culinary offerings at Air Canada’s exclusive new Signature Suite at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Premium international business class passengers can dine à la carte at a complimentary, full-service restaurant … Read more
Special Holiday Pricing ChefmeetsBCGrape Tickets Take advantage of early bird pricing on three outstanding ChefmeetsBCGrape events in Vancouver, Calgary and the Okanagan Valley. Each event will deliver a stunning and unique experience, bringing together fabulous BC wineries with top celebrity Chefs and Judges from across Canada. What to expect? Creative wine and … Read more
This past fall I had the opportunity to tour and have a whisky tasting at Shelter Point Distillery in Oyster River on Vancouver Island. Located about half way between Courtenay and Campbell River just off the Old Island Highway and situated on the former UBC research farmlands. It is a beautiful setting and is … Read more
Lakeside restaurant launches refreshed design for the winter season Nita Lake Lodge, Whistler’s only lakeside boutique hotel, is thrilled to introduce a new concept for Aura Restaurant, the lodge’s signature dining room. Following in Cure Lounge & Patio’s footsteps with a complete makeover, Aura reopened this week to welcome in the winter season. Again working … Read more
Festival of Trees, ‘The Cabin’ Pop-Up, Merry Meals, New Year’s Gala, and Holiday Après Make it a winter white festive season escape at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler. A magical energy is in the air as guests savour special time with family and friends both on-and-off, the mountain. Whistler Cubs activities invite kids to play holiday-style, while the … Read more
The Company will invest CAD$66 million (USD$52 million) at Whistler Blackcomb, including new gondola-to-gondola-to-gondola connection This historic investment accelerates the Renaissance plan’s mountain improvements, with a focus on the heart of the resort, and defers consideration of new water park Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today announced that the Company plans to make … Read more
We are supporters of the British Columbia wine industry and so far have featured a number of our favourite wineries in Our #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions This time we are featuring the family owned Quails’ Gate Winery and we are doing so not just because we like their wines but also because family owned and estate … Read more
This delightful wine was one of the first we tasted at Bubbles and Brunch at Terrafina at Hester Creek by RauDZ for Chef meets BC Grape Okanagan Wine & Food Experience – a BC VQA Okanagan Valley Hester Creek Estate Winery Trebbiano 2016 Easily a favourite any time of the year it is especially enjoyable with family and friends during … Read more
Tickets to the 23rd Annual Okanagan Fest of Ale Craft Beer and Cider Festival are now on sale. The 2018 Okanagan Fest of Ale, a favourite of patrons and participants alike for over 20 years, takes place April 13 & 14, 2018in Penticton BC. The festival is one of the largest, longest running … Read more