After an extensive, five-month renovation, Plaza Premium Lounge at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has entered a new era with the re-opening of its flagship International Departures Lounge. Conveniently located after security in the airport’s International Departures area the 6,700 square foot lounge is the largest per-per-use lounge in the county. The lounge, designed by leading…
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Tasting Plates Fraser Edition – March 12
Vancouver Foodster’s Tasting Plates – the roaming food tour, heads into the Kensington – Cedar Cottage neighbourhood for the next edition. In this ethnically diverse neighbourhood, centered along Fraser Street from 28th Avenue northward, is sure to have something for everyone’s tastes. Each restaurant will serve up a ‘tasting plate’ from their menus, many of…
Hub Restaurant New Westminter
Located at the top of New West Skytrain Station, HUB Restaurant is a perfect location for an after work drink, to watch the game or a pre/post movie meal. With the addition of retail shopping, movie cinemas, dining options and the easy access to SkyTrain, the recent renovations to New Westminster Station have created a…
67th British Academy Film Awards Winners
Sunday night in London the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), presented their honourees for the best in national and international films with the BAFTA Awards. Seen as the British equivalent of the Oscars, it’s often a precursor of how the Academy Awards will play out in a few weeks. The British-American film,…
The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver celebrates its history in The Roof Restaurant
This year, Vancouver’s Castle In The City, The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver turns 75 and the grande dame is getting a $12million dollar lobby renovation to celebrate. The heritage designated hotel will be revived with a new aura of luxury when the upgrades are completed later this year. To coincide with the renovations and anniversary, the…
Get Ready for Summer Holidays at The Travel Expo
There’s still five weeks left of winter but it’s not too late to start thinking about your summer vacation plans. For one day only, The Travel Expo, sponsored by Flight Centre, brings together over 50 of Canada’s top travel companies to unveil their 2014 travel packages and updated destination information. It’s just what you need to…
Valentine’s Day & Chinese New Year at Wild Rice
Wild Rice may have closed their location downtown Vancouver but their location at The River Market in New Westminster is open to welcome you to their great Chinese home style cooking. This Valentine’s Day, the restaurant is having a one day only event for the occasion and to wrap up Chinese New Year too. The…