There’s always something fun in the city…here’s some for this weekend! Thursday Nov 17 – check out the preview launch of the new Rubble Gallery on Powell Street – at the Rio Theatre, catch the second installment of the ‘Friends of Dorothy Film Series‘ hosted by the Queen of East Van, Isolde N Barron, this…
Author: Jay Minter
Inn At The Quay
Along the banks of the Fraser River, the Inn At The Quay is an urban oasis tucked between the hard-working tugboats and horns and clatter of cargo laden rail yards in New Westminster. Easily reached by car or Skytrain New Westminster Station, Inn At The Quay is at first glance an unassuming tower amongst the many condo/townhouse developments…
Guilty Pleasures featuring Prince Poppycock
This Saturday night isn’t the first time Prince Poppycock will be a guilty pleasure. During his run on Season Five of America’s Got Talent, judge Piers Morgan said that Poppycock was “becoming my guilty pleasure”. Apparently he was America’s guilty pleasure too as the foppish, baroque dandy made it all the way to the final…
Canucks really are For Kids
The Vancouver Canucks‘ “Canucks For Kids” Charity is a major part of the Canucks community endeavors but they do more than just donate cash to support children’s charities. The organization and players really make an effort to support & encourage children. The Canuck Placehospice is a major benefit to young patients and their families. Players…
Afternoon Tea at The Fairmont Empress
‘Steeped’ in tradition, there are few must-do’s in Victoria as famous as Afternoon Tea at the Fairmont Empress. Since 1908, the afternoon ritual has been a Victorian institution; royalty, celebrities, dignitaries have all taken a seat in the elegant Tea Lobby. You and I can also settle into a high wing-back chair at a handcraved…
What’s on Weekend – Nov 10-13, 2011
Lest We Forget. The most important event this weekend is of course Remembrance Day, support and honour our Veterans on Friday. Thursday Nov 10 – at the Rickshaw Theatre, Portland’s Blitzen Trapper perform with Dawes – BC band, Yukon Blonde play the Biltmore Cabaret – The Helm, hosts another Thursday edition of We Like Boys with…
Top Rated Hotels In BC
In honour of the BC Hospitality Industry Conference happening this week in Vancouver I thought we’d take a look at some of the properties around the province. Searching Trip Advisor for the 1191 hotel properties listed, it turns up a surprising Top 10 rankings based on the public’s reviews. Some of these properties are very…