For 90 years, the Oak Bay Beach Hotel has stood overlooking the waters off the Victoria suburb. The current luxurious property is the third hotel to occupy the position after the original was destroyed by fire and the replica closed in its old age. Since reopening in 2012, the new Oak Bay Beach Hotel was…
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Pilot your way to Whistle Pride & Hilton Whistler Resort
If world class winter sports isn’t enough, Whistler Pride and Ski Festival is back for its 25th year, January 22 – 29, 2017. Days of skiing and snowboarding, nights of dancing and parties means you’ll need somewhere comfortable to catch some much needed rest before you’re next event. We recently had some R&R at the Hilton…
A Whistler getaway to Nita Lake Lodge
One of the hidden gems in Whistler Village is tucked aways just south of the main village. Nita Lake Lodge sits on the shores of its namesake, Nita Lake, near Creekside Village. The luxurious boutique property features 77 spacious suites, from the 500 square foot studios to the ultimate getaway 1450 square foot Rainforest Suite,…
Friday Find: Pure Float
Floatation and sensory deprivation tanks have been around for a while but I’ve been hesitant to try one because the thought of feeling sealed into the small tank. When I had the chance to check out Pure Float in downtown Vancouver I was pleasantly surprised to find a floatation room instead of a small tank….
Grotto Spa at Tigh Na Mara
Just steps from Tigh Na Mara Resort, Grotto Spa welcomes guests to a tranquil and relaxing destination amongst the evergreens. Open to the public as well as resort guests, the rustic spa lodge, nestled in the woods, is surprisingly spacious. Grotto Spa at Tigh Na Mara offers 20,000 square feet of relaxation offering everything from…
Tigh Na Mara Resort
Perched above spectacular, sandy Rathtrevor Beach, Tigh Na Mara Seaside Spa Resort and Conference Centre has been setting the standard of accommodation in Parksville BC for 69 years. Started in 1946 with a couple cottages on 11 acres, Tigh Na Mara Resort has grown to 22 acres with 192 units in rustic log cabins, bungalows and lodges….
Grill and Vine Summer Series Longtable Dinners
Grill and Vine Restaurant in The Westin Resort and Spa Whistler has one of the best patios in the Village. This summer, treat yourself to one of its new alfresco suppers, served on a communal 32 seat patio long-table the Summer Series dinners take place July 3, July 31 and September 9, 2015. Executive Chef…