Returning for a second year of sips and suppers, Harrison Uncorked Wine Festival pops the cork April 21 – 23, 2017 throughout Harrison Hot Springs, B.C. Harrison Uncorked brings together the village’s eateries with the region’s local wineries and farm fresh fare for three days of wine-makers dinners and tastings. Uncorked by Day offers afternoons…
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West Village Cafe creates a community
Tucked into a shopping complex in Surrey, the recently opened West Village Cafe is an urban oasis in a suburban sea of chain store conformity. Even as you enter the bright, contemporary, cafe you are aware that you’re in for something good. Arriving on a Sunday morning, West Village Cafe was bustling and alive with groups…
Salute to Vimy Ridge 100 Anniversary.
This weekend marks the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. This First World War battle was a defining moment for Canada with special significance for the West Coast, through its connection to Major-General Arthur Currie. The former Victoria High School teacher worked his way from a bottom-rung member of the militia to become…
Free Discovery Pass opens Parks Canada sites for 2017
With the long winter behind us and a long weekend ahead, it’s time to get outside and explore again. In celebration of Canada 150, Parks Canada has opened the gates and doors to their parks and sites for free with the 2017 Discover Pass. The Discovery Pass allows all Canadians to get out and explore the country’s…
BC Distilled 2017 – Main Tasting April 8th
This week, the fourth annual BC Distilled Festival celebrates British Columbia’s craft and micro-distilleries. The BC Distilled Main Tasting at the Croatian Cultural Centre on Saturday 6pm – 9pm, brings out 30 plus distilleries, restaurants and other suppliers. Admission to the Main Tasting, $69+ fees, available online, is all you need to enjoy the Main Tasting….
Get some Spring in your ski at Whistler Ski & Snowboard Festival
Take a spring festival to the top of a mountain resort and you have the Whistler World Ski & Snowboard Festival. The 2017 festival runs April 7 – 16, 2017, combining the renewal of spring and the best of mountain snow culture. The village of Whistler is always a lively location but during ten day…
One Week until Dining Out For Life 2017
Next Thursday, March 30th, 2017, do good by dining out. Dining out for breakfast, lunch, or dinner during the annual Dining Out For Life from White Rock to Vancouver helps support people living with HIV/AIDS in your community. It’s easy as ABC, book a table on March 30th at places like Ask For Luigi, Burgoo, Charlie’s Italian or…