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…
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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…
The Loden Hotel Celebrates 3rd Anniversary
Loden Hotel – 3rd Anniversary Party – October 27, 2011 Vancouver’s luxury boutique hotel opened its doors in celebration of three years since opening. It was certainly the party of the evening as the lineup to enter was down the block and the hotel was heaving at the seams with revellers. Festivities were spread throughout…
Favourite BC Attractions
In recognition of the BC Tourism Industry Conference, happening now in Victoria, here’s a look at some of BC’s favourite attractions* from around the province. How many have you visited? What are your favourites? Stanley Park : this 1000 acre park is home to Vancouver Aquarium, Miniture Train, Children’s Water Park, Siwash Rock, Brockton Lighthouse, 9…
Thunderbird Park – Victoria
Tucked in the corner of the Royal BC Museum Cultural Precinct in Victoria, lies Thunderbird Park. Established in 1941, to display some of the Museum’s collection of aboriginal art. In the following decades a program was begun to preserve some of the aboriginal artwork which was in danger of being lost to decay. Chief Mungo Martin was hired to oversea this program,…