Ugly Duckling Dining & Provisions Named to 50 Best Discovery

Victoria’s Ugly Duckling Dining & Provisions Named to Prestigious 50 Best Discovery Guide The expert-curated guide showcases exceptional restaurants, bars, hotels and vineyards recommended by the voting academy behind The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Today, Victoria tasting menu restaurant Ugly Duckling Dining & Provisions was named to 50 Best Discovery for the first time, joining a…

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WINE & DINE

KŌPAREPARE WINES: GOOD WINE, SHARED PURPOSE

Fresh, expressive and rooted in the simple idea of giving back, Kōparepare pairs New Zealand’s signature Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with seafood-friendly dining and a commitment to healthier oceans. Kōparepare takes its name from the te reo Māori word for “gift” or “contribution” – a philosophy that shapes every bottle. The concept is refreshingly straightforward: craft…

Ugly Duckling Dining & Provisions Named to 50 Best Discovery

Victoria’s Ugly Duckling Dining & Provisions Named to Prestigious 50 Best Discovery Guide The expert-curated guide showcases exceptional restaurants, bars, hotels and vineyards recommended by the voting academy behind The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Today, Victoria tasting menu restaurant Ugly Duckling Dining & Provisions was named to 50 Best Discovery for the first time, joining a…


TRAVEL/LEISURE

Why Victoria, B.C. Might Be Canada’s Best-Kept Secret

Why Victoria, B.C. Might Be Canada’s Best-Kept Secret for a Microcation Research is reinforcing what many travellers have suspected all along: the key to feeling refreshed may not be taking longer vacations, but taking them more often. According to the recent study Maximizing Recovery: The Superiority of Frequent Vacations for Well-Being and Performance, frequent, shorter getaways…

EVENTS

‘Decanting Memories’ uncorks a lifetime of stories

Tales from the legends of the Okanagan Valley: ‘Decanting Memories’ uncorks a lifetime of stories The true story of wine industry pioneers Trudy and George Heiss will make you laugh, cry and, most importantly, sip out loud. Long before the Okanagan Valley became a global wine destination, it was a blank canvas for those with…

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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