Throughout the summer get out of town without leaving the city. Hop aboard the Seabus for a quick sail across Burrard Inlet to Lonsdale Quay Market and enjoy SummerFest, an array of complimentary events in the south plaza and kids alley, every Friday through Sunday until September 1st, 2013. Feel Good Fridays feature Live Fit…
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Enjoy an afternoon on The Veranda
The Veranda at The Fairmont Empress has opened for another season. The venerable grand hotel has always held a prime location on Victoria’s waterfront, overlooking the great lawn and out to the Inner Harbour. The Veranda, located under the “Empress” sign at the old front door of the hotel, is the ideal spot to…
Tsuki Sushi Bar
Tsuki Sushi is a recent addition to the up and coming area between Vancouver’s Chinatown and Yaletown around International Village Mall. The restaurant was recommended by a lady who resides in the Sorella Housing For Women above the sushi bar, who overheard Billy and I talking about maybe having sushi for dinner. She said “I…
New for 2013 – EPIC: Sustainable Living Festival
Vancouver’s newest summer festival kicks off tomorrow, EPIC: Sustainable Living Festival, run Saturday July 6th and Sunday July 7th at VanDusen Botanical Garden. An offspring of the long-running EPIC sustainable lifestyle showcase, EPIC the festival is combining local live entertainment, BC grown food and beverages and an eco-friendly marketplace into one summer extravaganza. With its…
Get ready to ‘Take Off Fridays’ at YVR
You don’t have to leave the city to take a trip this summer with a trip, just hop the Canada Line to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to the fourth annual Take Off Fridays. Whether you’re looking for a fun new activity for you and your friends, or in search of entertainment the whole family will…
Royal Baby Month at The Fairmont Empress
In Britain, bookies are taking bets on whether it will be a prince or a princess for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as the Royal Baby’s mid-July due date grows ever nearer. Here at home, with a century of royal connections, The Fairmont Empress is the perfect location to celebrate the arrival of the…
Dr Sun Yat-Sen Enchanted Evening Summer Concerts 2013
Music is returning to the tranquility of Vancouver’s Dr Sun Yat-Sen Garden July 5th. Enchanted Evening Concerts brings an eclectic mix of performers the to classical Chinese Garden every Friday evening during the summer. The performances are a perfect way to relax after a long week and support the Garden’s upkeep, educational programs and community…