Victoria is known for its Christmas celebrations, the whole of downtown lights up for the season and The Fairmont Empress is always the heart of the festivities. This year, the iconic hotel is adding a new festive feature with the addition of a skating rink on the hotel’s front lawn overlooking Victoria Harbour. From November…
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Kamei Baru Happy Hour and more
Located under the Scotiabank Theatre, on Smithe, Kamei Baru is a obvious choice for a quick bite pre or post movie but there’s a lot more to the restaurant any time of day. Part of the Kamei Group which also includes Kamei Royale and Ebisu, Kamei Baru has an eclectic seafood inspired Japanese-fusion menu…
Tasting Plates – Coffee Crawl November 22
Get ready to get your caffeine fix on Vancouver Foodster’s next Tasting Plates event – Coffee Crawl takes place on November 22, 2014. Gather your friends for a Saturday afternoon java fix as Coffee Crawl takes you on a journey around the coffee flavours in Crosstown, Yaletown, and Mount Pleasant. Kicking off at Milano Coffee…
Insider Deal – $79 Summit Lodge Whistler
Looking to get away from the Halloween mayhem? I’ve been given an amazing offer, for my readers, from the Summit Lodge & Spa Boutique Hotel in Whistler. Just $79/night for reservations and stays until November 2nd. The luxurious boutique property is the perfect place for a getaway; spacious rooms with kitchenettes, soaker tubs, fireplaces, balconies and…
The Loden Hotel leaps to the top
Vancouver is home to a wide array of fine luxury hotels and city resorts, from the global brands of Shangri-la, Rosewood and Fairmont to the many fine, independent boutique properties. Each year Condé Nast Traveler survey’s its readership to come up with their favourite properties around the globe. This year, The Loden Hotel Vancouver has…
The Forbidden City at Vancouver Art Gallery
The Forbidden City: Inside the Court of China’s Emperors, is now open at the Vancouver Art Gallery and on view until January 11, 2015 The exhibition brings together 5 centuries of Chinese culture; paintings, ceramics, jewelry, metalware, textiles and cultural artifacts, curated from Beijing’s Palace Museum. Throughout the main floor of the Gallery, guests are…
Strongbody Apparel gives your workout a Kickstarter
Vancouver activewear company, Strongbody Apparel has launched a Kickstarter campaign to spread the word on their innovative, stylish performance wear. Engineered for style and function, to appeal to today’s active lifestyle. Strongbody Apparel’s technologically advanced activewear incorporate nanotechnology from the ocean with a secret ingredient, Chitosan, derived from crab and shrimp shells and provides an…