Blue Grouse Estate Winery invites the public to attend the grand opening of their new tasting room and winery facility at 2182 Lakeside Road in Duncan, British Columbia on Saturday, May 23 from 11am to 5pm. Nestled in the heart of Vancouver Island’s Cowichan Valley, Blue Grouse is one of Vancouver Island’s first wineries, working with vines originally planted in 1977. Winemaker … Read more
Okanagan Crush Pad Winery Opens Daily For Summer Okanagan Crush Pad winery named one of five British Columbia wineries with beautiful architecture by Troy Townsin at CBC news The Story: Okanagan Crush Pad winery is gearing up for its fourth visitor season with an expanded tasting room offering a rare glance into the art of winemaking. Okanagan Crush Pad … Read more
After a very successful tasting at the Canada House a few years ago, Le Vieux Pin and sister winery LaStella join 32 producers from five regions across Canada: British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec – to present over 150 of their wines. This will be the first time the UK has had … Read more
From acclaimed musicians to amphitheatre yoga this summer is packed with events at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Tinhorn Creek Vineyards is pleased to announce the Juno award-winning The Trews as this summer’s headlining band for their 2015 Canadian Concert Series, they bring a unique and powerful version of rock all the way from Eastern Canada for the grande finale … Read more
Vancouver Craft Beer Week May 29 – June 7 www.vancouvercraftbeerweek.com May 29th marks the beginning of Vancouver Craft Beer Week. Now entering its 6th year and with a craft beer market that’s showing no signs of slowing down, VCBW is bigger than ever. Throughout the week there will be events happening all over the city … Read more
Canada’s Largest Celebration of Food and Drink Marks Biggest Year To Date, Donates $15,607 to Local Community Charity Partners, Announces 2016 Dates More than 30,000 food and drink aficionados were happy to bite off more than they could chew — and support a number of local charities in the process — at the 2015 EAT! Vancouver Food … Read more
GRILLED SCALLOPS with Corn, Bacon and Red Pepper Ragout Serves 4 This dish makes an excellent starter for a meal or a nice lunch when served with a simple green salad. I use Qualicum Bay scallops and peaches-and-cream corn, both of which are local products, but you can substitute other varieties of either. … Read more
If you love sustainable crustaceans, you need to be here! Vancouver’s 2015 Spot Prawn Festival is just around the corner, taking place at False Creek Fisherman’s Wharf. on Sunday, May 17. What the Heck is a Spot Prawn? We’re glad you asked. Wild BC spot prawns are sweet and firm, with a delicate flavour. Spot … Read more
THE WINES OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, CELEBRATION OF BC PINOT NOIR & VISA INFINITE WELCOME STEVEN SPURRIER FOR INAUGURAL OKANAGAN VISIT The BC Wine Institute, Celebration of BC Pinot Noirs and VISA Infinite are proud to welcome renowned wine judge and writer Steven Spurrier to BC Wine Country this summer! The secret is out: BC is producing … Read more
In 2015 the coolest winemakers are hitting the road with Festivals scheduled in Vancouver & Kelowna After the huge success of their inaugural SOLD OUT Festival last September at Meyer Family Vineyards in Okanagan Falls, Garagiste North has planned two Festivals this year! The first of its kind in Canada, ‘Garagiste North’ (The Small Guys Wine Festival), … Read more