2016 Sand Sculpting Theme – Community Votes Requested! The Parksville Beach Festival Society is actively planning the 2016 Quality Foods Open Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition. Set to run July 15 through August 21 alongside Parksville’s magnificent beach, the sculptures will once again feature a common theme and community input is appreciated. “The master … Read more
TULALIP RESORT CASINO APPOINTS JEREMY TAISEY AS CHEF/GM TO THEIR AAA FOUR DIAMOND TULALIP BAY RESTAURANT Tulalip Resort Casino is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeremy Taisey as the new Chef/GM of their Four Diamond Tulalip Bay Restaurant — bringing new vision and experience to the operation. Prior to joining the Resort’s culinary team, … Read more
Big White Resort kicks off the New Year blanketed by fresh Okanagan Champagne Powder for Winter Fun Winter may be coming late to other parts of the country, but not to Canada’s premier family friendly ski destination. Since opening early to guests in November, Big White Ski Resort is currently sitting at 450 centimeters of … Read more
with OPUS Hotel & Nita Lake Lodge Enjoy a four-night Wild Weekend/Clean Living package this New Year Still in party mode after the holidays? Enjoy a Wild Weekend at Vancouver’s hip OPUS Hotel and then wind down with a slice of Clean Living at Nita Lake Lodge, Whistler’s only lakeside boutique hotel. Experience … Read more
MEETING AND CONVENTION INDUSTRY’S LEADING EVENT KICKS OFF IN VANCOUVER ON SUNDAY Close to 4,000 international meeting planner and supplier colleagues to experience Vancouver’s world-class hospitality, first hand The Vancouver Convention Centre, Tourism Vancouver and the local hospitality community are preparing to welcome close to 4,000 professional meeting planner and supplier members of the Professional … Read more
Traveler’s Gold List 2016 Yaletown’s boutique hotel makes editors’ picks for top hotels in the world Condé Nast Traveler, the world’s authority on travel, has recently announced their Gold List 2016 of editors’ picks for top hotels in the world and OPUS Hotel Vancouver is honoured to be amongst them. This year’s Gold List spans six continents and … Read more
VANCOUVER ON TRACK TO SET NEW TOURISM RECORD WITH MORE THAN 9 MILLION VISITORS IN 2015 It’s been another banner year for Vancouver’s tourism industry. Based on the latest visitor data, Tourism Vancouver projects 2015 year-end overnight visitation to exceed nine million people, a new best for Metro Vancouver’s tourism industry and the second consecutive … Read more
The Taste of Tulalip is a culinary festival of food and wine not to be missed and I was thrilled to be there for the coveted event just last month. This is one of my favourites because along with the best wines on offer it’s the food pairings that make it so special. I … Read more
Whether you’re a life long fan or have never been to Pinot country you will love 3rd Street Flats in Historic McMinnville. From wine touring to fine dining you will find everything for the perfect #WineLover experience in the Yamhill Valley, Oregon. I’ve stayed more than once in the 3rd Street Flats and it is delightful. … Read more
“The culinary festival of the year. A food and wine experience filled with extraordinary epicurean treats…Savour an abundant array of spectacular fare from Tulalip’s top notch culinary team lead by Executive Chef Perry Mascitti and sample hand selected pours by award winning Sommelier Tommy Thompson, showcasing wineries from Washington, Oregon, California and around the globe.” … Read more