You don’t have to leave the city to take a trip this summer with a trip, just hop the Canada Line to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to the fourth annual Take Off Fridays. Whether you’re looking for a fun new activity for you and your friends, or in search of entertainment the whole family will…
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Gastown Shop Hop – Spring 2013
It’s time to get your spring wardrobe and Gastown Shop Hop returns just in time to get everything you need. Spring 2013 Shop Hop happens tonight so whether you’re looking to fill your closet, your belly or just your imagination, there’s bound to be something to satisfy in Gastown. Gastown’s more than 50 merchants are…
Vancouver cracks open the Crate & Barrel
Crate & Barrel, the Chicago based home furnishings retailer, opened its first BC location at Oakridge Centre in Vancouver last week. The newly renovated 27,000 square foot space, where the former movie theatre was located, is a gleaming spectacle filled to the brim with home decor, gadgets, nicknacks and furnishings. Many of the furniture pieces…
12 Days Of Christmas Gift Ideas – Day 12
What do you buy the person who has everything? Perhaps they don’t need anything material, instead, why not wrap up memories and give them a service. You can get a gift card for almost everything, from their favourite restaurant or a day at the spa. Check out Dine Out Vancouver for some great promotions and…
12 Days Of Christmas Gift Ideas – Day 11
After Christmas comes the New Year and of course, New Year’s resolutions. More often than not resolutions revolve around health and well being. Quitting Smoking, Eating Less, Workout More are all top contenders. Why not help people on their quest by giving them a membership to their local community centre gym or sports club or…
12 Days Of Christmas Gift Ideas – Day 10
Winter is upon us but as most people know, Vancouver has more rain than snow so everyone needs a good raincoat. Newly introduced to Canada, RAINS is a Danish company, another country with similar weather to ours, making simple weather-beating raincoats, bags and accessories. With trench, slick and poncho style jackets and accessories like duffle…
12 Days Of Christmas Gift Ideas – Day 9
Many men will buy perfumes, cosmetics and spa treatments for their ladies this season but guys like a little pampering too. Sales of cosmetics, fragrance and spa treatments grow each year so head out and look for something for your fella. Locally visit MASC on Davie Street near Homer in Vancouver or shopMasc.com online for…