While Vancouver has many spectacular festive light shows, Van Dusen Garden’s Festival Of Lights is one of the brightest of all. Millions of glittering lights adorn the 55 acre botanical garden as it is transformed into a Christmas wonderland. Take in the Dancing Lights on Livingston Lake, wander the Gingerbread Wood and Gold Chain Walk,…
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Hyatt Regency Vancouver – Gingerbread Lane 2011
Hyatt Regency Vancouver‘s Annual Gingerbread Lane has become a holiday tradition for many locals and visitors. Over 40 gingerbread houses have been created by schools and colleges, amateur and professional chefs from around the city. Included in this year’s Lane is the live sized gingerbread house, the gigantic confection contains 1400 egg white, 300 of…
Sutton Place – Home For The Holidays
Now in it’s 6th Year, Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver’s Home For The Holidays event is a fun and festive fundraiser. The hotel partners with local home designers, retailers and stagers who each create a signature tree to be showcased throughout the Sutton Place lobby. For a $5 donation, guests and Vancouverites can vote on their…
River’s Edge Restaurant
River’s Edge Restaurant is a hidden gem within Sandpiper Golf Resort, beautifully situated on the shores of the Harrison River. The lovely, county cottage style restaurant, adjacent to Rowena’s Inn on the River, is a great spot for a bite after a round of golf, a drink and snack on the patios or a romantic…
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…
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…
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…