Heading out into the great outdoors isn’t always just the realm of hikers and campers. A lot of people head out to face the elements every day on their way to or from work, school or errands. Taking public transit or walking to your destination can leave you exposed to all sorts of weather. Find…
Author: Jay Minter
Christmas Shopping for the Libation Lover
Vancouver’s cocktail and bar scene has had a great boost in the last few years with the opening of a wide variety of local distilleries. Along with the distilleries has come a renewed cocktail culture, and side enterprises like locally blended bitters and creative bartenders creating their own spin on classic cocktails. If you have…
Picks of the Week – December 10, 2014
There’s lots of Christmas traditions to partake of in today’s picks of the week including: Gig: Tonight, The Tea Party play the second of two nights at the Commodore Ballroom Market: Find unique gifts for your Christmas Shopping at the 5th Annual Vancouver Christmas Market as it continues until Dec 24th Guitar: Steve Hackett, the…
Christmas Shopping for the Reader
Books have been around for millennia and don’t seem to be going anywhere soon. Reading allows people to communicate, learn and escape. Provide the reader on your Christmas Shopping list with the opportunity to escape into another world hidden in the pages of a new book. One of the most popular escapes in pop-culture is…
Light up with Lumiere Festival 2014
This year, a beautiful tradition from Lyon, France has made its way to Vancouver, Lumière Festival illuminates Yaletown and The West End this December 11 – 13. Finding inspiration in the memories of Fête des Lumières visits of his youth, Lumière Festival Vancouver Society founding director Stephane Mouttet says “It has been my dream to bring…
Christmas Shopping for the Entertainment Nut
Your Christmas Shopping is sure to include someone who loves the Arts & Entertainment scene. Whether their a TV junky, into binge watching their new ‘must watch’ series or a theatre lover, the diversity of likes and dislikes along with the plethora of options can make for some difficult Christmas Shopping. Here’s a few ideas…
Christmas Shopping for Foodies
Vancouver has a plethora of great eateries, with more popping up every week. It’s no wonder so many Vancouverites are big fans of good eating. How do you check the foodie off your Christmas Shopping list with so many great dining choices? Just in time for Christmas giving, Tourism Vancouver’s 13th Annual Dine Out Festival…