Wednesday night we had the chance to explore a new neighbourhood on Vancouver Foodster’s Tasting Plates Marpole. While Marpole is one of Vancouver’s historic neighbourhoods, it is often overlooked as people drive through enroute to Richmond or downtown Vancouver. The neighbourhood is going through a bit of a renewal and new merchants and eateries are…
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Picks of the Week – December 16, 2015
Less than 10 days until the Jolly Old Elf makes his visit, evidence of the Holiday is all over the city, and we also have some Winter Solstice events in the picks of the week… Ballet: A Holiday tradition, The Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker runs December 17 – 22 at The Centre In Vancouver Ugly: Get…
Twelve 2015 Christmas Craft Markets
The Holidays are speeding towards us and with that, comes the busy shopping season. Why not avoid the frustration of the malls, experience one of the fun and festival Christmas Craft Markets to find something unique and handmade. Check out these Christmas Craft Markets to get you in the festive spirit. Circle Craft Christmas Market…
Vancouver Farmers Markets turn 20!
In 1995, a few hundred people descended upon the Croatian Cultural Centre where 8 brave farmers had set up the first Vancouver Farmers Market. Now 20 years later, Farmers Markets are firmly entrenched in the city’s landscape and are a welcome shopping destination for hundreds of locals. The first of this Summer’s weekly markets, in Yaletown,…
Twelve 2014 Christmas Craft Markets
Even though it’s bright and sunny, Christmas is just around the corner and time is ticking away. Handmade Gifts and DIY Crafts are becoming more and more popular in the age of Christmas commercialism. Here is some of the Christmas Craft Markets and Holiday Fairs to get your Holiday shopping started: Circle Craft Christmas Market…
Picks Of The Week – November 20, 2013
Where is the time going? There’s just over a month until Santa visits; shopping and holiday parties abound. In addition there is still plenty of entertainment to keep you distracted. Game on: It’s a busy week for the Vancouver Canucks as they have back to back games at Rogers Arena, Friday night hosting Columbus Blue…
Ten Christmas Craft Fairs for 2013
The Holidays are just around the corner and this season’s upcoming Christmas Fairs and Markets is just the place to find some unique gift ideas. Here is some of the Craft Fairs and Holiday Markets to get you started: Blim Market : November 17 – Heritage Hall on Main Street is the place to get your…