Out in the wilds of Aldergrove, just under an hour from downtown Vancouver, you’ll find the Greater Vancouver Zoo. For over 40 years, animals have been calling the 120 acre zoo, home. The CAZA accredited zoo features a collection of animals from around the globe; some rescued animals and some were born within the zoo….
Author: Jay Minter
PNE Summer Night Concert Series 2014
Summer nights at in August just got a bit hotter as the PNE unveiled the line up for the 2014 Summer Night Concerts Series. The free with admission concerts have become a highlight of summer since its debut a few seasons ago. As always 2014 features a great array of artists to appeal to every…
Ready Set Draw Down!
Coming up June 14, there’s a showdown of a different kind happening in Vancouver. A day-long event, Vancouver Draw Down celebrates drawing and challenges everyone to try their hand at creating their own art in workshops at Vancouver’s community centres, museums, art galleries, and on the street! Participants can try their hand at mural drawing,…
Picks of the Week – May 21, 2014
Victoria Day has past and our American friend’s have their Memorial Holiday this weekend, truly kicking off the Summer Season for all of us. BigTop: Cirque du Soleil: Totem continues under the Grand Chapiteau at Concord Pacific Place. Foster Kids: The Queen Elizabeth Theatre will be alive as Foster The People and guest St Lucia take to the…
Le Petit Belge – European Pastry
At the east end of Robson Street, amongst the Asian and other quick serve eateries lies Le Petit Belge. The European pastry and waffle shop is a change of pace, a quiet spot to relax over a pastry and coffee. The house made Belgian waffles and pastries are becoming popular as the shop is often…
Coming Soon : Tasting Plates – Latin American Flavours
Early Bird tickets are now on sale for Tasting Plates – Latin American Flavours. June 25, from 6pm – 10:30pm restaurants around town will be offering up tastes of their best dishes to the roaming Tasting Plate participants. So bring your friends and fellow foodies and search out a new restaurant, find your new favourite…
Infographic: Social Media Camp 2014 via MediaMiser
Canada’s largest social media conference, Social Media Camp, took place at the beginning of May 2014 in Victoria, BC and featured distinguished keynote speakers, great informational sessions and hundreds of enthusiastic attendees. With various levels of experience and expertise, attendees and presenters have a huge stream of data coming at them if they’re following Social…