Summertime with Fort Berens Wines

I enjoy the wines from Fort Berens anytme, but I especially enjoy their wines at this time of year. The wines are so crisp and refreshing it’s hard not to imagine how good a glass would taste right now. So my hearty recommendation is to pick your favourite, or two, or three, or more from…

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WINE & DINE

Montalcino Uncorked: One Grape, Two Very Different Wines

Montalcino is one of Tuscany’s great wine regions, yet its story is surprisingly simple. Every serious wine made here comes from a single grape: 100% Sangiovese. Locally, the historic clone is known as Brunello, or “the little dark one,” prized for its thicker skins, deeper colour, firmer tannins, and remarkable ageing potential. What makes Montalcino…

White Spot’s Legendary Pirate Pak Day Is Back in Less Than a Week

Become a Kid Again! White Spot’s Pirate Pak Day Returns August 12 One day only, guests of all ages can relive a beloved tradition — all in support of Zajac Ranch For one day each year, British Columbians are invited to experience one of the province’s most iconic dining traditions. On Wednesday, August 12., White…


TRAVEL/LEISURE

Fairmont Pacific Rim Unveils A Newly Reimagined Fairmont Spa

FAIRMONT PACIFIC RIM UNVEILS A NEWLY REIMAGINED FAIRMONT SPA, ANCHORING A NEW ERA OF INTERGRATED WELLBEING The state-of-the-art wellbeing center spans the hotel’s fifth floor At the heart of Fairmont Pacific Rim’s  enhanced wellbeing offering is the unveiling of the newly reimagined Fairmont Spa – a transformative renovation that establishes one of Vancouver’s most comprehensive luxury wellness…

EVENTS

Visa Infinite Dining Series Special Event—September 9th at Eight with Moon Rabbit

Visa Infinite Dining Series Special Event Eight + Moon Rabbit An evening at Eight (recently crowned No. 2 on NA50B) eclipses dining; it is an intimate, ultra-exclusive culinary journey through the rich mosaic of Canadian culture, where Chef Darren MacLean transforms the country’s best ingredients into a breathtaking masterwork. For this Visa Infinite special event,…

DRINKS

Cannery Brewing’s Wildfire Dark Lager Returns

Cannery Brewing’s Wildfire Dark Lager is Back Again  \Cannery Brewing has announced the return of their popular Wildfire Dark Lager. The release of this fundraiser beer is timely as wildland firefighters and emergency  service workers are hard at work fighting forest fires across BC, Canada and beyond.  According to BC Wildfire Services, more than 105…

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