Looking for a perfect romantic getaway this Valentine’s Day? It’s closer than you think! Just 90 minutes outside of downtown Vancouver or 35 from Abbotsford, is the scenic luxury of Pretty Estates. The lush, verdant 160 acre estate is home to Rowena’s Inn on the River, River’s Edge Restaurant and Sandpiper Golf Resort, where guests…
Along the banks of the Fraser River, the Inn At The Quay is an urban oasis tucked between the hard-working tugboats and horns and clatter of cargo laden rail yards in New Westminster. Easily reached by car or Skytrain New Westminster Station, Inn At The Quay is at first glance an unassuming tower amongst the many condo/townhouse developments…
From Sea to Sea to Sea, Canada in the early 20th century was a growing country and railways were tying it together. As the population grew more stations were built to meet demand, in 1915 the village of Fort Langley reach that level. Canadian Northern Railway built Langley Station to the same “Third Class” specifications as 85 other similar size stations…
A short ferry ride away from the megatropolis of Toronto, lay the Toronto Islands chain and just a five minute walk from the Ward’s Island Ferry dock is the beautiful Rectory Cafe. Built in 1948, the former home of the priest of St Andrew-By-The-Lake, The Rectory sits peacefully in a grove of trees. As you enter it feels…
In the 1930’s renowned aviator snubbed Vancouver for a stop over as there was “no fit field to land on”. This spurred on the city of Vancouver to begin construction of a small wood-framed administration building and control tower on the relatively undeveloped Sea Island in Richmond which opened on July 22nd 1931. Vancouver Airport…
Tucked away between Toronto’s Chinatown and Little Italy lies one of the oldest and most visited neighbourhoods. Designated a National Historic Site in 2006, Kensington Market is a vibrant and diverse neighbourhood. As immigrants have come and gone from the ‘hood, they’ve each left a mark by the variety of goods and services available. Fruit and vegetable…
“an urban oasis, locally authentic and sensuously modern” that’s how the building’s achitect describes his vision for this newest Fairmont property in Vancouver. Entering the hotel, you’re senses are immediately transported to another place. Stepping in from the grey, damp Vancouver streets, your taken to a bright, fragrant hub of urban sophistication. As always, Fairmont service is impeccable…