With all the great BC craft beer available, I couldn’t resist the connection to hops. Kidding aside, this is a getaway weekend you’ll want to add to your “to-do” list. At the 4th Annual Harrison Beer Festival which I attended October 2015 with my husband, over 24 breweries came to pour their creations. Three distinct events … Read more
Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country sparkles during the 2015 Winter in Wine Country Festival November 27-29 & December 4-6, 2015 Wrap up and join in the fun at the Winter in Wine Country Festival; two weekends of festive, family-friendly events in the communities of Oliver and Osoyoos. On Friday November 27 and Saturday November 28, Oliver’s … Read more
Big White Ski Resort Announces Early Opening for 2015/2016 Season After another 30cm of fresh powder over the weekend, Big White Ski Resort is excited to announce that it will open early for the 2015 / 2016 ski season. The resort will start spinning lifts at 8:45 a.m. on Friday, November 13, nearly two weeks … Read more
Leave the busy city behind, and enjoy the short trip to a 73 acre horse ranch in Maple Ridge that has been transformed into a Christmas wonderland. Here you will be enchanted by glorious lights, beautiful trees, interactive scenes, lovely music, and delightful activities that remind us of times when Christmas was a lot simpler . … 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
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
My most recent excursion took me to Unsworth Vineyards just minutes away from Mill Bay in the Cobble Hill area. The surrounding countryside is serene and beautiful as is the setting for their Tasting Room, open daily year round. Since my last visit they have changed management and chef at the Restaurant which is open … Read more
DESSERTS ARE ABOUT TO GET “SWEETER” AT KIRKLAND’S HEATHMAN HOTEL Trellis Restaurant’s New Pastry Chef Jacquelynn Beckman Will Start Whipping Up Her Confections on November 2nd. Executive Chef Brian Scheehser has appointed a new pastry guru to head up the Heathman Hotel and Trellis Restaurant’s confection collection. On November 2, 2015, Jacquelynn Beckman will walk … Read more
@OPUS Hotel recognized with Condé Nast Traveler’s 2015 Readers’ Choice Award “#2 in Top 10 Hotels in Vancouver” Yaletown’s award-winning boutique hotel honoured in prestigious list Condé Nast Traveler announced the results of its 28th annual Readers’ Choice Awards with OPUS Hotel recognized as the #2 Top 10 Hotels in Vancouver, with a score of … Read more