The summer weather has finally arrived and the past long weekend drew a lot of people out to the wilderness for camping trips. If you long to pitch a tent for a night under the stars, but don’t have time to get away to a far-flung rugged campground or can’t get a reservation at a…
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Mixology Night On The Pier
West Vancouver’s Harmony Arts Festival is now underway, one of the signature events this year is Mixology Night On The Pier. In celebration of the rebirth of cocktail culture, Mixology Night On The Pier brings together some of the city’s top bartenders for an evening of competitive cocktail creations. Ticketed guests are invited to the pop-up…
Fanny Bay Oyster Bar & Shellfish Market
The recently opened Fanny Bay Oyster Bar & Shellfish Market on Cambie Street, in downtown Vancouver gives me a bit of hometown pride. Growing up in the Comox Valley, it’s great to see a new locale from one of my local hometown companies. One of the best things, for me who does not eat oysters,…
Join an Instameet to #ExploreBCDay
In honour of BC Day on August 1 2016, Hello BC is helping to organize a day of Instameets around the province as a way to celebrate the holiday. What’s an Instameet? An Instameet is a gathering of photographers and Instagrammers who come together, at a pre-set time and place, to take photos and upload them to Instagram. Visitors and…
Tasting Plates West End coming August 24th
jminteGet ready for a tasty summer’s night stroll on Tasting Plates West End, coming August 24, 2016. This edition of Vancouver Foodster’s Tasting Plates, explores the flavours of Vancouver’s West End from Davie to Denman to Robson Streets. The diversity of the West End food and drink scene will be on display through establishments like;…
Tasting Plates – Fraserhood recap
Last night, the weather was perfect for a sweet and savoury Tasting Plates YVR walk through the Fraserhood, around Fraser Street between King Edward and Kingsway. Starting at one of the city’s most unique speciality shops, Main Street Honey Shoppe has everything that you could think of, made from honey. Liquid local honey, royal jelly,…
What’s old is new at Fairmont Empress Hotel
The iconic Fairmont Empress Hotel is a staple of any visit to Victoria, BC, whether it’s taking a photo in front of the famed facade, having afternoon tea, visiting the spa or staying overnight in the century old grande dame. The stately property recently changed ownership and the new owners have set about to renew…