Winter arrived early at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler where the snow started falling in October. The village is abuzz with the locals boasting the best conditions for the earliest opening in the past two decades. With opening day in the books, this winter is gearing up to be one of epic proportions. The resort … Read more
We absolutely love the wines from The View Winery. Why are we so taken with the extensive line up of wines and Wards ciders from The View? What sets them apart from other Okanagan wines and ciders? Every bottle or can is filled with personality. Just like owner Jennifer Molgat the inspiration, perspiration, incentive, ambition … Read more
Fresh new menus will complement exciting restaurant re-design this winter season Nita Lake Lodge, Whistler’s only lakeside boutique hotel, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Executive Chef James Olberg. Olberg brings a strong knowledge of French techniques and a deep love of West Coast ingredients, combining a respect for traditional cooking methods with modern … Read more
VanDusen Botanical Garden is getting all gussied up for the holidays! The 33rd annual VanDusen Festival of Lights (FOL)—Vancouver’s premier and longest running holiday event—returns December 1 to January 7 (closed December 25). “The festival is so popular that this year we’re extending it for another week. New this year is an indoor entertainment area … Read more
Vancouver Christmas Market Not even the torrential November rains in Vancouver could “dampen” the spirits of the attendees at the preview opening of the Vancouver Christmas Market last week. All of the features that visitors have grown to love are present again this year in an extended space which features Canada’s first walk-in … Read more
Can you imagine the surprise when I got an invitation to sample the latest merlot releases from the prestigious CheckMate winery, only to find out the event was being held in a music store? Unusual, yes and certainly a first for me. But it didn’t take long to see how brilliant it was. Tom … Read more
As our Canadian Olympic athletes are in final preparations to take on the world at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games so are the eleven chefs who won gold in their regional qualifier competition across Canada! The 2018 Canadian Culinary Championships finalists are now confirmed. These Chefs have returned to their kitchens and many … Read more
Festive walking tours and seasonal extras showcase BC’s most festive city It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Magnolia Hotel & Spa, with the Ultimate Victorian Christmas package heralding in the season at Victoria’s leading boutique hotel. “The holiday season is a special time for many of our guests and it’s a … Read more
Poutine Bar and Prosecco Take Center Stage This December Bubbles and Fries will be all the craze at Tulalip Resort Casino starting November 30 through December 30, 2017. Executive Chef Perry Mascitti and Sommelier Tom Thompson have teamed up to share their two favorite food and drink combinations in a uniquely inspiring way. Whether … Read more
Dine Out Vancouver Festival is just around the corner, and for out-of-towners, it’s the perfect time to book a winter vacation in Vancouver. Thanks to festival-exclusive hotel rates and packages, paired with discounted airfare aboard Air Canada, planning your gastronomic getaway is easy. For Dine Out Vancouver 2018, hotels in and around downtown Vancouver … Read more