In 2012, $1.8billion was spent on gift card purchases in Canada. In the US, gift cards are the second most given gift so no doubt you’re going to put at least one them in someone’s stocking or Christmas card this season. This year, Metropolis at Metrotown has a uniquely new take on gift cards. They…
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Christmas Gift Ideas 2013 – Socks & Undies
Socks and Underwear are probably one of the most common gifts is also one of the most taken for granted. Surprise you loved ones with socks and underwear that they’ll be happy to unwrap. Socks from InStance offer up something different from the boring blacks or whites. Brighten up your feet with great, fun looks…
Christmas Gift Ideas 2013 – JD Farms Turkey
For most families, the Holidays includes gathering around the table to carve their Christmas turkey. While there seems to be an abundance of cheap ‘utility grade’ frozen birds on sale, they are often damaged and taste bland. While you might not imagine there would be a difference, the taste of the season comes from a…
The Tenors bring The Perfect Gift to Vancouver
The Tenors – Queen Elizabeth Theatre – December 2, 2013 The Tenors returned to Vancouver for the start of their latest tour, The Perfect Gift. The Christmas show, included Holiday classics from their Holiday Album “The Perfect Gift” as well as their latest “Lead With Your Heart”. The stage at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre was…
2013 Rogers Santa Claus Parade
On Donner! On Blitzen! It’s time for the man in the big red suit to come riding into town as the annual Rogers Santa Claus Parade fills downtown Vancouver with festive fun on Sunday December 1st. Starting at 1pm, the parade route begins at West Georgia at Broughton Street, runs east on West Georgia to…
Picks Of The Week – November 27, 2013
Yikes! November is finishing and December starts, where has the year gone! Let’s see what’s happening! Tastes: Tonight, Tasting Plates takes us on a culinary tour of Vancouver’s East Village Snow: It’s Snowing On Saltspring and at the Arts Club Theatre’s Granville Island Stage, the Christmas play begins Thursday November 28th and runs until December…
FlyOver Christmas
FlyOver Canada is celebrating the Christmas season by adding some festive cheer to the attraction at Canada Place. Check in from November 29th through to January 5th to see FlyOver Canada transform into a magical winter wonderland with festive decorations, new themed pre-show and pre-boarding experience before taking off on FlyOver Canada. The outdoor Christmas plaza featuring…