Salt Spring Island’s famed Saturday Market takes to the road to feature local makers, creators, designers and artisans For many, Salt Spring Island and its world-famous Saturday Market has become a favourite destination year after year. In fact, the Washington Post has called this artists’ colony “Canada’s Coolest Island”. But here’s good news for … Read more
Whether you’re a seasoned craft beer connoisseur or a craft brew newcomer you won’t want to miss the 23rd annual Okanagan Fest of Ale taking place in Penticton April 13 & 14, 2018. A favourite for patrons and participants alike for over 20 years, this “must attend event” is one of the largest and longest … Read more
While we’ve always loved golfing in the state of Washington, we hadn’t really thought of the Tulalip Resort Casino as a base for a golf getaway until we received an invitation to explore the option. Situated about 81 km (50 miles) north of SeaTac International Airport in Seattle, 93 km (58 miles) south of … Read more
The 22nd Annual Okanagan Fest of Ale, one of the biggest and best know craft beer and cider tasting events in the Pacific Northwest, takes place next week at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre Friday April 7th and Saturday, April 8th . Tickets are still available, but are selling quickly. 65 craft breweries from BC and … Read more
September 11 to 13, 2015 in Kelowna – Early Bird Rate to July 31 Let’s get this out of the way at the outset: I am an Okanagan Food and Wine Writers Workshop (OFWWW) junkie! When I first returned to Penticton in 2009, I heard about the inaugural OFWWW too late to enrol in the … Read more
The 19th Annual Okanagan Fest-of-Ale tapped out Saturday bolder and brighter than ever leaving craft beer enthusiasts wondering what’ll they do to top it for the 20th Anniversary in 2015? One of the elements that sets this beer festival apart from many is that it is run by the non-profit society, Okanagan Fest-of-Ale, with part … Read more
High speed quad at Apex Mountain Resort Bid adieu to mid-winter blues and pack your winter gear because time’s a wasting to get in on the first annual BREWSKI Craft Beer, Cider and Spirits Festival at Apex Mountain Resort on February 22. I know I’ll be there! http://www.apexresort.com/activities-events/apexbrewski/ It is a new event added to the … Read more