New Year’s Day brings many traditions, resolutions, new taxes and for many a Polar Bear swim or Penguin Plunge into frigid waters to kick the New Year into motion. Whether you take the plunge on your own or at an organized event, enjoy the start of your 2019. Here’s a few of the local Polar…
Tag: Water
David Wilson brings Water to Kimoto Gallery
Water, water everywhere. That expression is especially apt here in Vancouver. In a new series of paintings, Water, coming to the Kimoto Gallery, Vancouver artists David Wilson looks at the natural watery surroundings and rain-soaked city streets of his hometown. Locals viewing his works will recognize not just familiar streets and harbours of Vancouver but…
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….
Friday Find: The Switch Beverages
I’ve be able to try a new (to Canada) drink, The Switch. The Switch is 100% fruit juice from concentrate made with sparkling water and no added sugar. With no high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavours or colours the Connecticut based company’s motto is 100% of what you want, 0% of what you don’t. While fruit juices are…
Celebrity Meet & Greet at Vancouver Boat Show
Sit right back and you’ll hear the tale, the tale of a celebrity appearance. The Vancouver Boat Show, running January 22-26, 2014, offers guests the chance to meet the star of one of the 60’s most iconic sitcoms, Gilligan’s Island. Everyone’s favourite girl-next-door, Dawn Wells aka Mary Ann will appear with the original S.S. Minnow, during…
Best Western Premier – Prestige Oceanfront Resort
In the rugged West Coast hamlet of Sooke, BC, just an hour outside of Victoria, fishing and forests are the usual pastime and scenery but the Best Western Premier – Prestige Oceanfront Resort breaks the mold. Located just past the centre of the village adjacent to the public boat launch and marina the gleaming white…
Have A Splash! Vancouver Pools Open for Summer
While this long weekend may not be as sunny as we’d like there’s still a chance to hit the water as soon as the clouds part. Vancouver public parks have opened the outdoor swimming pools for the 2013 summer season. While Kits Pool and Second Beach are the best known, there are other outdoor pools…