In Britain, bookies are taking bets on whether it will be a prince or a princess for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as the Royal Baby’s mid-July due date grows ever nearer. Here at home, with a century of royal connections, The Fairmont Empress is the perfect location to celebrate the arrival of the…
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Vancouver Canada Day Fireworks
This evening the city will explode with the sounds and colours of the Burrard Inlet Fireworks Show as Canada Day celebration come to a close. In recognition of a national holiday that represents the inclusiveness of Canada, the Burrard Inlet Fireworks Society has the goal to produce a spectacular fireworks show for all the Burrard…
Take a long weekend trek to Tall Tree Music Festival 2013
If you’re looking for a getaway this Canada Day long weekend, why not head to the west coast for Tall Tree Music Festival in Port Renfrew. Located just 2 hours west of Victoria, this peaceful hamlet becomes a hotbed of music, arts and culture for the weekend as he festival takes over Browns Mountain, July…
Bid on the Best Seats for Canada Day Fireworks at De Dutch
Two great BC organizations are pairing up to make your Canada Day both philanthropic and fun! De Dutch restaurant’s location at Burrard Landing (Vancouver Convention Centre West) has come up with a creative way to celebrate Canada Day with their Front Row At The Fireworks promotion benefiting Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – BC/Yukon. “Our Burrard…
Picks Of The Week – June 26, 2013
Suddenly it’s summer! How do we make it to all that happens in the summer months as well as take advantage of the great summer weather on the first true long weekend of summer and Canada Day! Spin: Swedish DJ / Producer Eric Prydz know for his creative and catchy remixes and mashups like “Call…
Van Foodster Pizza Challenge
Everyone loves Pizza, so it seems like a natural choice for the next Van Foodster Food Challenge. The Pizza Challenge features 14 participating restaurants in Vancouver, Burnaby, and Maple Ridge that runs until July 14, 2013. Participating restaurants have created a new unique pizza creation (challenge guidelines require this pizza can-not be on their menu…
Make Music Vancouver 2013
This Friday June 21st, thousands will gather for Make Music Vancouver in the streets of Gastown to watch hundreds of music acts. The 3rd annual free community event closes down Water Street and turns it into street-side stages, dance floors and showcases to highlight the city’s diverse musical culture. Inspired by La Fête de la Musique, a…