Welcome Summer with Hester Creek

Building on the last “Back to VQA” wines that were featured on MyVanCity we are pleased to present three more VQA wines that are perfect for summer. These three wines are all perfect as your summer companion. From just sitting on the deck. soaking in a lakeside view, to enjoying a BBQ on a hot…

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WINE & DINE

LEARNING ABOUT WINE: Chablis The History of Wine Production

Chablis: The History of Wine Production Chablis sits in northern Burgundy, in the Yonne along the Serein, geographically distinct from the Côte d’Or villages to the south. That position has always shaped the work. Chablis is cool, exposed, and vulnerable in ways that force wine production to be organized around risk as much as around…

LIFT Celebrates Wild BC Salmon Season with a Taste of the Coast

The 2026 salmon season has arrived with particular excitement, as British Columbia anticipates its strongest Fraser River sockeye return since 2018. To mark the occasion, selected restaurants across the province are showcasing limited-time Wild BC Salmon features, giving diners the opportunity to enjoy one of our most celebrated ingredients at its seasonal peak. There are…


TRAVEL/LEISURE

Experience a Quieter Side of Vancouver Island This Summer

Experience a Quieter Side of Vancouver Island This Summer New Harbour Air service makes it easier than ever to discover Campbell River, where coastal adventures, garden-grown cuisine and a slower pace of summer travel await Naturally Pacific Resort is welcoming summer travellers to Campbell River with the newly launched Harbour Air daily direct seaplane service…

EVENTS

Tickets available for Dames Dine Around 2026

Tickets on Sale July 21 for Dames Dine Around 2026  Two Nights. Exceptional Restaurants. A Lasting Impact.  We are delighted to announce that ticket sales start tomorrow, July 21st (10 a.m.) for Les Dames d’Escoffier BC Chapter (LDBC) Dames Dine Around 2026! Over two unforgettable evenings, guests will enjoy specially curated multi-course dinners at many…

DRINKS

A Small Pour, A Big Dream: Artisan SakeMaker on Granville Island

Tucked along Granville Island’s Railspur Alley amid working artist studios, artisan shops and the busy hum of the public market, Artisan SakeMaker offers a quieter kind of discovery.  It draws you in through conversation, curiosity and the gentle surprise of tasting something ancient that has found a new expression on the West Coast.  Founded by…

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