There’s something for everyone to learn above and below the earth at Britannia Mine Museum. Located in Britannia Beach, about 45minutes north of Vancouver on the Sea-to-Sky Highway, the mine site developed a century ago and was active until the 1970’s. After the mine became economically unviable it closed and turned into the BC Mining…
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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…
Vancouver Art Gallery : Grand Hotel
Whether it’s a exemplary tale of great service, horror stories of run down rooms, stunning architecture or dream stays seen in films, everyone has a tale to tell about a hotel. Vancouver Art Gallery has assembled a collection of these stories for their summer exhibit, Grand Hotel: Redesigning Modern Life, running until September 15. The…
Get Fairmont Fit
In the competitive world of hospitality there are many options for our travel accommodation. Service standards, room size and price may vary according to category but in the end it’s all about a bed and a bath so it’s the additional features and amenities that make the difference. Breakfast, wi-fi, executive lounges, points programs are…
Brunch at The Teahouse In Stanley Park
Just in time for Mother’s Day, The Teahouse In Stanley Park has rejuvenated its brunch menu. The former military officers mess located at Ferguson Point deep in the forest of Stanley Park is a beautiful setting to celebrate any occasion. The verdant surroundings are punctuated by bright splashes from the flower beds as dinners gaze…
Vancouver Farmers Markets Summer 2013
The weather is starting to clear and along with spring comes a fresh crop of local farm produce. As the popularity of farm to table eating grows so does the popularity of Vancouver Farmers Markets. Here is a list of the upcoming season of the Farmers Markets around Vancouver so you can eat local too….
lnaugural Times Of India Film Awards
The city will be buzzing tonight as the first ever Time Of India Film Awards gets under way in Vancouver. All week long Bollywood celebrities have been arriving at YVR with fans clamouring to get a glimpse of their idols. There are plenty of events happening throughout the weekend to allow Bollywood fans to do…