The Fair at the Pacific National Exhibition is always loaded with free entertainment and this year’s line-up is loaded with even more than ever. In addition to the great Hot Summer Night Concerts series the Mosaic Music Series at the Chevrolet Stage packs even more entertainment. Enjoy acts like The Zolas, Lee Aaron, Headpins, Bif Naked,…
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Friday Find : Bing Soo
With the hot temperatures we all look for unique ways to cool down, ice cream parlours and gelaterias are lined up out the door, patios are filled with cool brew drinkers, and caffeine junkies turn to frappuccinos for their daily fix. Billy has introduced me to my new, cool 2015 summer sensation – Bing Soo…
The Veranda at Fairmont Empress opens for Summer
Under the historic “The Empress” sign a the front of the majestic Fairmont Empress sits The Veranda is a relaxing and casual location for cocktails or a meal with a view. Now open for another summer season, The Veranda, is one of the best locations for people watching, overlooking Victoria’s bustling Inner Harbour Causeway; yachts, tour…
Across The Top Of The World exhibit opens
This newest exhibit at the Vancouver Maritime Museum, Across The Top Of The World: The Quest For The Northwest Passage is now open. If you’re a history fan of any kind this exhibition covers it all, from British Maritime and Naval History, to Canada’s birth of a nation, and Inuit History to the discovery of the…
Tasting Plates Cambie Village – June 10th
There’s just a couple more days to get your early bird tickets for Tasting Plates – Cambie Village. Cambie Village has always been home to a varied selection of food and beverage options, the next edition of Tasting Plates is your chance to explore the village from Broadway to King Edward. Tasting Platers check-in at U &…
Benkei Noodle Shop
We recently had the opportunity to stop in and try Benkei Noodle Shop on Broadway (near Cambie). With the plethora of ramen shops downtown, mostly in the Robson area, it’s not often we have the need or opportunity to venture to the Uptown ‘hood. Benkei is a good find for a quick lunch or dinner…
Pacific Northwest Festivals 2015
Sasquatch Music Festival is upon us in a few weeks, bringing a plethora of artists to the Pacific Northwest and launching the start of the Festival Season in our neck of the woods. Here’s a few of the multi-artist festivals in Oregon, Washington, Alberta and BC. (Note, not all the festivals have their artist line-up…