- Daily Dine Out Vancouver Giveaway: $50 Gift Certificate for Rocky Mountain Flatbread Company
Welcome to the Daily Dine Out Vancouver Giveaways ! Check back daily for a new giveaway each day of the Dine Out Vancouver Festival. Today’s giveaway is a $50 Gift Certificate to Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co. Simply post a comment …
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- Daily Dine Out Vancouver Giveaway: $75 Gift Certificate for Oakwood Canadian Bistro
Welcome to the Daily Dine Out Vancouver Giveaways ! Check back daily for a new giveaway each day of the Dine Out Vancouver Festival. Today’s giveaway is a $75 Gift Certificate to Oakwood Canadian Bistro. Simply post a comment below, …
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- Year of the Dragon: Hot & Noisy Affair at the Dr. Sun Yat Sen Chinese Garden this Sunday, January 29
This Sunday, January 29, is packed with Chinese New Year events. Along with the annual Vancouver Chinese New Year Parade & Cultural Fair, Chinatown’s beloved Dr. Sun Yat Sen Chinese Garden is hosting a special, by donation event: the Year …
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- Chinatown retail therapy: New boutiques and classic favourites
The buzzy retail scene in Vancouver’s Chinatown embodies perpetual change of the I Ching. A handful of creative, stylish boutiques recently opened doors alongside the rich array of traditional shops. When you head out to the Chinese New Year festivities …
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- Daily Dine Out Vancouver Giveaway: $75 Gift Certificate for Horizons Restaurants
As advised on our Facebook page, we have now moved the Daily Dine Out Vancouver Giveaways to our blog. Check back daily for a new giveaway each day of the Dine Out Vancouver Festival. Today’s giveaway is a $75 Gift …
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- Bored with Marathons? Register for the Tough Mudder and Get Dirty
Running a marathon is an astounding accomplishment. An incredible amount of mental and physical discipline, not to mention months and months of training, is required to pound the pavement for 26.2 miles. Vancouver is home to the BMO Vancouver Marathon …
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- Cross-country skiing: The great-great-grandparent of ski sports
Winter in Vancouver is built around the pursuit of powder. But have you tried all the options? Sure, alpine skiing is exhilarating and snowboarders get to use words like “shred.” In this post, however, I’d like to revisit the glory …
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- Best Place to see Latin Music in Vancouver? You make the call!
According to the most recent census (2001), 1.36 percent of Vancouver’s population of 2,097,960 residents are of Latin, Central and South American origins. That works out to just 28,575 people. But despite the numbers, there’s plenty of Latin influence around …
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- Vancouver City & Slope Festival – Vancouver’s Newest Winter Festival February 9 – 12
A new winter festival is arriving in Vancouver this February: The brand-new Vancouver City and Slope Festival is a “four-day destination mountain and music festival that is set to take over Vancouver’s three local mountains and rock its downtown core.” …
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- The Ultimate Vancouver Experience
This is the big one! The grand finale weekend of Culture in Vancouver, where our winners, Giuliana and Jon, experience some of Vancouver’s most iconic cultural venues while enjoying a three-night stay at the Sandman Hotel downtown. Take a look …
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Posted: January 29th, 2012 under Other.
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- Taste BC 2012 on January 24
What’s better than sampling a variety of local wines, beers and spirits while noshing on gourmet delicacies? Doing it for charity, of course! Taste BC 2012, Liberty Wine Merchant’s annual fundraiser for BC Children’s Hospital, brings together the best BC …
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- Vancouver’s alternative wedding show: “Indie I Do” January 28
The old-fashioned bride-to-be was once all aflutter in January, planning her big spring wedding and battling her mom. But this is 2012. And edgy, modern couples (you know, the kind who plan together) have something to be excited about too. …
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- Chinese New Year 2012: Five fab regional events
Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year) is approaching faster than the beat of a lion dance. I should know; I just lost half an hour watching the Lion Dance Championships on YouTube. The first day of the Year of the …
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- Jersey Boys coming to Vancouver this fall: Get tix now
It’s a success story worthy of American Idol. Four nobodies from Newark, New Jersey, form a rock band and – in a career that spans decades and features dozens of hummable hits, everything from Walk Like a Man to Oh, …
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- Hate the Snow? 12 Indoor Things to Do in Vancouver When It Snows
Growing up in this region, I always hated snow in the city. On the mountains it’s great. But in the city, it’s awful. Traffic drags, it’s too cold to stay outside for long (notwithstanding Remy’s recent post on Best Places …
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- Ready for WinterPRIDE? LGBT ski week returns, Feb. 5-12
It was 20 years ago that Whistler – North America’s top-ranked ski resort – took one small step for gay skiers and one giant leap forward for the Pride movement. Upset over the passage of anti-gay legislation in Colorado, local …
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- Reality show “Gastown Gamble” tells Save on Meats’ story
Restaurateur Mark Brand created quite the buzz this summer when he reopened butcher shop/diner Save on Meats. Tonight the hipster-exec takes it up a notch appearing in the premier of docu-drama Gastown Gamble on OWN Canada at 6:30 PST. Gastown …
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- Cultural fusion done right: 15th annual Gung Haggis Fat Choy Dinner January 22
The Gung Haggis Fat Choy Dinner is a culture-bending event celebrating Chinese-Canadian and Scottish-Canadian heritage, and arguably one of Vancouver’s most creative parties. Invented by a Vancouverite, the legendary dinner takes place January 22 at Floata Restaurant. Gung Haggis Fat …
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- Best Places for Sledding in Vancouver? You make the call!
Vancouver may not have been dumped with a mega snowfall this week as predicted, but there is still a centimetre or two of the white stuff on the ground in most places. It might not be enough for a snowman, …
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- Fort Langley’s “Vive les Voyageurs” Winter Festival (Win Free Tickets!)
Fort Langley National Historic Site proudly presents the 3rd annual “Vive les Voyageurs” Winter Festival, January 28-29 from 10 am – 5 pm. Visitors will experience a celebration of the vibrant French-Canadian culture that thrives today in British Columbia, and …
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Posted: January 22nd, 2012 under Other.
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- Vancouver Chinese New Year Events 2012
Chinese New Year falls on January 23, 2012, and Vancouver has several events to celebrate the Year of the Dragon, from the famous cultural mash-up Gung Haggis Fat Choy Robbie Burns Chinese New Year Dinner to the free, annual Vancouver …
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- Get your old stuff valued by an Antiques Roadshow personality at the flea market Sunday, Jan. 15
Is that vintage bauble costume jewellery or real bling? Should you yard sale that ceramic vase or use it to fund your retirement? Find out whether your junk is the real deal at the 21st Century Flea Market, Sunday, January …
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- Food Carts Unite! Street Food City is Coming, Jan 24-26
It was only in 2010 that Vancouver loosened municipal by-laws to allow street food (besides hotdogs and popcorn) to be sold in the city. Since then, we’ve gotten off to a great start, with dozens of food trucks on strategic …
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- 2012 Chinese Restaurant Awards: Results are In!
Metro Vancouver is blessed with some incredible Chinese cuisine. Nearly 500,000 of the region’s residents trace their roots to China, which translates into a huge demand for fresh, authentic Chinese food, from Cantonese to Szechuan, Hunan and everything in between. …
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- Love Columnist Dan Savage (Savage Love) Coming to Vancouver Jan. 21
Back in the day, when people needed advice in the relationship (i.e. bedroom) department, they turned to Dr. Ruth, the adorable old lady with the thick German accent. Well, times have changed. These days, North America’s de facto relationship/sex counselor …
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- Gear up for the Vancouver Motorcycle Show January 19-22
Calling all motorcycle buffs: Vancouver Motorcycle Show comes to Abbotsford’s Tradex Exhibition Centre January 19-22 with a packed schedule of stunts, races and vintage bike exhibits. If you’re looking to gear up for spring and summer touring, Vancouver Motorcycle Show …
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- Dine Out 2012 Sneak Peak, Part II: $28 Menu at Yaletown’s New Chinois
Yesterday, in Part I of my Dine Out 2012 Sneak Preview, I wrote about attending the Media Preview for Dine Out Vancouver 2012, where I joined a group of Vancouver reporters and media personalities to sample the Dine Out Menus …
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- Five favourites from PuSh Festival January 17-February 4
Have you been PuShed? Launched in 2003, PuSh International Performing Arts Festival January 17-February 4 is a Vancouver signature event that’s been described as a beacon of avante-garde light in the dead of winter. Over three weeks, PuSh Festival presents …
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- Dine Out 2012 Sneak Peak, Part I: Beachside Forno’s Amazing $18 Dine Out Menu
Last night was the “Media Preview” for Dine Out 2012, the Vancouver restaurant event where 200+ restaurants offer discount, three-course menus for $18, $28 or $38. (This year’s 10th anniversary Dine Out is packed with foodie events: including Plated and …
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- Hungry? Dine Out Menus and Reservations now Online
It’s that time of year again. The holidays are over. The weather is terrible lots of the time. So what do you have to look forward to? Dine Out! Vancouver’s annual restaurant festival runs from Jan. 20 – Feb. 5. …
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Posted: January 15th, 2012 under Other.
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- World’s Most Celebrated Flamenco Artist Comes to Vancouver January 21
When it comes to authentic, riveting flamenco, it doesn’t get better than the world-renowned Spanish flamenco company Noche Flamenca and their star Soledad Barrio, arguably the world’s most celebrated flamenco artist. The winners of audience adoration, critical praise and multiple …
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- Dig for treasure at Vancouver Flea Market’s Antique & Collectible Show January 7
Maybe it’s the building: a big red barn in the heart of Strathcona. Or perhaps it’s the endless rows of vendors convinced their goods (comic books, guitars, paintings, tea cups, toasters older than teenagers) are treasure. Either way, Vancouverites have …
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- Vancouver Neighbourhoods: Exploring Lower Mount Pleasant
Ready for another catchy neighbourhood acronym? Metro Vancouver is already home to PoCo (Port Coquitlam), PoMo (Port Moody) and SoMa (South Main Street). Now let me add one more to the list: LoMo (Lower Mount Pleasant). Actually, LoMo sounds really …
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- Great Deals at Mount Seymour: Ladies Ride Free & Kids Ski Free Starting in January 2012
As Remy made evident in his post on skiing and snowboarding in Vancouver, easy access to nearby mountains is one of the best things about living in Vancouver. And hitting the slopes close to home just got much less expensive, …
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- Burlesque Shows Every Thursday at the Keefer Bar
Burlesque is defined by the Urban Dictionary as a variety show characterized by ribald comedy, dancing and striptease. It had its origins in Europe in the 1840s, eventually becoming a staple in the U.S. and Canada, and then largely disappeared …
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- This Week’s Featured Vancouverite: Nancy Mudford
Hometown: Montréal, Québec How long have you been a Vancouverite? 21 years Occupation: Entrepreneur in the beauty industry. I founded Le Petit Spa in 2003. It is located in the Point Grey area, and is a full service day spa …
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- Skiing in Vancouver: The mountains are closer than you think
It’s not easy living in the shadow of North America’s most famous ski resort. Located two hours north of Vancouver, Whistler Blackcomb has been named the best place to ski on the continent by Conde Naste, Outside Magazine and National …
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Posted: January 8th, 2012 under Other.
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- 25 worthwhile Vancouver happenings in January 2012
After the gift and booze-fueled revelry of December, January can look quite bleak. Don’t despair. This is mostly chemical and will disappear by January 2, if you drink lots of water. January in Vancouver is packed full of cultural happenings, …
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- Vancouver’s 25 most memorable moments of 2011
New Year’s Eve goes with sparkly dresses, bow ties and bubbly. It also goes with ritual. New Year’s is the time to look back at the year’s most compelling moments. From laudable to laughable and downright shocking, here are 25 …
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- Last Chance for Vancouver Holiday Attractions
By the end of December there are two kinds of people: people who can’t wait for the holidays to end and people who wish they would last just a little bit longer. For those in the latter category, the next …
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- Best in Roe: BC Caviar Ranked among Best in World
I’m not much of a caviar connoisseur , so I’ll just trust the good people at Travel+Leisure on this one. According to the magazine’s recent Best in Roe ranking, Northern Divine caviar – raised sustainably not far from Vancouver on …
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- 5 breakfast and brunch picks for New Year’s Day
We’ve covered your New Year’s Eve needs, whether you’re party hopping or looking for family fun. But have you given any thought to New Year’s Day January 1? New Year’s Day falls on a Sunday this year, which is already …
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- Dive into 2012: Vancouver Polar Bear Swim January 1
Feel like doing something totally different—and definitely invigorating—to welcome in the New Year? How about diving into 2012 with thousands of other Vancouverites by taking a plunge into the chilly waters off English Bay Beach this Sunday, January 1, during …
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- This Week’s Featured Vancouverite: Jill Barber
Hometown: Port Credit, ON How long have you been a Vancouverite? It’s been just over 3 years since I followed my heart to Vancouver, and a year and a half since I married a Vancouverite. Occupation: I am a songwriter, …
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- Get fit for the New Year with 3 local snowshoeing trips
Feeling post-Christmas cabin fever? Cure it with a vigorous snowshoeing excursion. Snowshoeing, the fastest growing outdoor winter sport in North America, is available at Vancouver’s urban slopes: Grouse Mountain, Cypress Mountain and Mount Seymour. I have no idea how many …
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- Holy Crap: Local cereal with funny name goes global
It might not sound appetizing, but a local cereal called Holy Crap is taking the world by storm. It’s made right on the Sunshine Coast, not far from Vancouver, and is now available in thousands of stores in 11 countries, …
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- Top 10 Vancouver New Year’s Eve Parties 2012
New Year’s Eve 2012 is this Saturday, December 31, and Vancouver has a huge variety of NYE events for every style and budget, from lavish black-tie galas and huge dance parties to student pub crawls and venues for sports fans …
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Posted: January 1st, 2012 under Other.
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- 6 Things to Do on Christmas Day in Vancouver 2011
Christmas Day (December 25) is notorious for being one of the few days when almost everything in Vancouver is closed. So what to do on December 25 if you don’t celebrate Christmas, don’t want to stay indoors with the family …
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- Vancouver Boxing Day sales start early on the web
True, pre-Christmas sales have been building steam for the last few years, but nothing beats Boxing Day price slashing. Sales start Dec. 26, one of the most frenzied shopping days of the year, and continue through the end of the …
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- Searching for “Shrek”
By Stephen Pearce. Another installment of our series on diving near Vancouver. This time Stephen visits Tuwanek. Take a pale, green complexion, add a face that only a mother could love, and top it off with a friendly, if somewhat …
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- New Inuit Art Exhibit at Downtown Gallery
If you see one exhibit of aboriginal art this year, this should probably be it. Through Jan. 28, the Marion Scott Gallery in Vancouver is showing the work of Kananginak Pootoogook, one of the most prominent Inuit artists of the …
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- Vancouver Christmas Day Brunch & Dinner 2011: Great Deals & Lavish Meals
Want to enjoy Christmas Day (December 25) with friends and family without having to do all that cooking? Share a divine meal and seasonal cheer with your loved ones at one of Vancouver’s top spots for Christmas Day Brunch & …
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- Experience the Magic of Fort Langley’s Heritage Christmas Events
Between December 17 and 31, make memories in the traditional holiday atmosphere at the fort! Bring family or out-of-town guests to a guided tour daily at 11 am or the “Fur Trade Wedding” at 1 pm. At 2 pm, decorate …
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- Best Thin-Crust Pizza in Vancouver? You make the call!
Vancouver has earned an impeccable reputation as a culinary capital. But, until recently, that reputation masked a dark secret: It was really hard to find a decent slice of pizza in this town. Most pizzerias served up chewy, thick-crusted pies …
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- Heritage Christmas at the Burnaby Village Museum
The open-air Burnaby Village Museum—where the 1920s come to life complete with period-costumed villagers, shops, a working blacksmith and quaint General Store—does something very special for the winter holidays: it mounts an all-encompassing Heritage Christmas with sights, sounds, games, kids’ …
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- A Very Merry Cocktail Crawl
The following article was contributed by Sonu Purhar. Get in the holiday “spirits” with this seasonal Vancouver sip-around ‘Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the city Restaurants were serving mixed drinks that were pretty. Cinnamon and spices, vermouth …
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- This Week’s Featured Vancouverite: Elham Ahmadi
Hometown: I was born in Iran, but I was raised in Fredericton, New Brunswick. How long have you been a Vancouverite? I’ve been living in Vancouver for 2 amazing years! Occupation: I am a Realtor with Macdonald Realty Ltd. I’ve …
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Posted: December 25th, 2011 under Other.
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- 6 Things to Do on Christmas Day in Vancouver 2011
Christmas Day (December 25) is notorious for being one of the few days when almost everything in Vancouver is closed. So what to do on December 25 if you don’t celebrate Christmas, don’t want to stay indoors with the family …
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- Vancouver Boxing Day sales start early on the web
True, pre-Christmas sales have been building steam for the last few years, but nothing beats Boxing Day price slashing. Sales start Dec. 26, one of the most frenzied shopping days of the year, and continue through the end of the …
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- Searching for “Shrek”
By Stephen Pearce. Another installment of our series on diving near Vancouver. This time Stephen visits Tuwanek. Take a pale, green complexion, add a face that only a mother could love, and top it off with a friendly, if somewhat …
Continue reading →
- New Inuit Art Exhibit at Downtown Gallery
If you see one exhibit of aboriginal art this year, this should probably be it. Through Jan. 28, the Marion Scott Gallery in Vancouver is showing the work of Kananginak Pootoogook, one of the most prominent Inuit artists of the …
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- Vancouver Christmas Day Brunch & Dinner 2011: Great Deals & Lavish Meals
Want to enjoy Christmas Day (December 25) with friends and family without having to do all that cooking? Share a divine meal and seasonal cheer with your loved ones at one of Vancouver’s top spots for Christmas Day Brunch & …
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- Experience the Magic of Fort Langley’s Heritage Christmas Events
Between December 17 and 31, make memories in the traditional holiday atmosphere at the fort! Bring family or out-of-town guests to a guided tour daily at 11 am or the “Fur Trade Wedding” at 1 pm. At 2 pm, decorate …
Continue reading →
- Best Thin-Crust Pizza in Vancouver? You make the call!
Vancouver has earned an impeccable reputation as a culinary capital. But, until recently, that reputation masked a dark secret: It was really hard to find a decent slice of pizza in this town. Most pizzerias served up chewy, thick-crusted pies …
Continue reading →
- Heritage Christmas at the Burnaby Village Museum
The open-air Burnaby Village Museum—where the 1920s come to life complete with period-costumed villagers, shops, a working blacksmith and quaint General Store—does something very special for the winter holidays: it mounts an all-encompassing Heritage Christmas with sights, sounds, games, kids’ …
Continue reading →
- A Very Merry Cocktail Crawl
The following article was contributed by Sonu Purhar. Get in the holiday “spirits” with this seasonal Vancouver sip-around ‘Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the city Restaurants were serving mixed drinks that were pretty. Cinnamon and spices, vermouth …
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- This Week’s Featured Vancouverite: Elham Ahmadi
Hometown: I was born in Iran, but I was raised in Fredericton, New Brunswick. How long have you been a Vancouverite? I’ve been living in Vancouver for 2 amazing years! Occupation: I am a Realtor with Macdonald Realty Ltd. I’ve …
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Posted: December 25th, 2011 under Other.
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- 5 fun gift ideas from the Holiday Farmers’ Market, Dec. 17
It’s better to give than receive, right? But it sure ain’t easy to find the right gift. The 16th annual Holiday Market by Vancouver Farmers’ Markets can help with last-minute shopping for discerning friends and family. The Holiday Market features …
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- Dine Out 2012 Preview: Here comes Street Food City
Caution: Reading this post may make you hungry. Details on Vancouver’s 10th annual Dine Out (Jan. 20-Feb. 5) are beginning to surface, and it looks like it might be the best one ever. Dine Out, if you haven’t been initiated, …
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- Free Vancouver Holiday Events – 5 Free Things to Do in Vancouver this December
There are just ten more days to Christmas 2011 (December 25) and Vancouver’s biggest Christmas and Holiday attractions are already in full swing. But what about free things to do between now and the end of December? Yes, there’s the …
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- Winter Solstice Lantern Festival – December 21, 2011
Among the many holiday celebrations happening in Vancouver this December, there is one event that stands out from the rest: the 18th annual Winter Solstice Lantern Festival on December 21, 2011. Rooted in the primal celebration of nature’s rhythms, rather …
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- The Vancouver Trolley Company’s Karaoke Christmas Lights Tour (Free Tickets!)
December 9th– 24th, 2011 Join The Vancouver Trolley Company and sing your favourite holiday carols while visiting two of Vancouver’s most spectacular light displays. Festively decorated Trolleys equipped with karaoke machines for your seasonal singing enjoyment will depart from …
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- Top 5 Rock and Alternative Holiday Music Concerts in Vancouver
Anybody see The Office Christmas episode last week? There’s one part where Dwight unplugs an iPod playing Christmas carols and starts rocking out to the Trans Siberian Orchestra’s Carol of the Bells (one of the few heavy metal Christmas songs). …
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- Hip Christmas: The Holiday Hustle Festival, Friday, Dec. 16
Wednesday is the day to lock down Friday night plans. This Friday, Dec. 16, W2 Community Media Arts Society is hosting Holiday Hustle, a three-floor, evening Christmas festival with live music curated by BeatRoute, Western Canada’s monthly entertainment magazine and …
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- Video of Black Bear in Downtown Vancouver
A black bear hitched a ride into downtown Vancouver on a garbage truck yesterday. The video below shows the scene at Georgia and Cambie Streets – smack dab in the middle of a busy city of 2.1 million people. Conservation …
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- Get a Taste of Vancouver’s Culinary Delights
Here’s your chance to get an inside look at the Culinary Experience, with our winners Drina and Klaude! (Caution: pieces of this video may cause drooling.) Follow their day as they get hands on at the Dirty Apron Cooking School, …
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- This Week’s Featured Vancouverite: Craig David Long
Hometown: Vancouver, BC How long have you been a Vancouverite? I have lived in Greater Vancouver my entire life, save for a few months in a few other Canadian cities, here and there. Occupation: I am the associate editor and current …
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Posted: December 18th, 2011 under Other.
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- Festival of Lights now open at VanDusen Botanical Garden
Remy gave us the lowdown on the top 5 holiday light displays in Vancouver including the much-anticipated annual Festival of Lights, open December 9 to January 2, at VanDusen Botanical Garden. For Vancouverites, peeping VanDusen’s Festival of Lights is a …
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- Top 5 Holiday Beers in British Columbia
When the weather outside is frightful, nothing’s better than a nice winter beer. Fortunately, craft breweries around BC have turned out a great crop of rich stouts, porters and ales for the holiday season. Here are a few picks that …
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- Holidays on the High Seas: The carol ships return
It’s a holiday fantasia, staged on the high seas. At dusk all throughout December, dozens of ships sail out of Vancouver’s harbor. Carrying thousands of passengers and decorated with hundreds of thousands of brightly colored lights, the festive boats embark …
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- Peak of Christmas: A winter wonderland on top of Grouse Mountain
It’s no secret that Vancouver rarely gets snow in winter. Temperatures remain mild, and even a dusting of the white stuff downtown is big news. But that doesn’t stop Vancouver from having its own winter wonderland. Twenty minutes outside of …
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- Luminescence at the Vancouver Aquarium – Aquatic Light & Holiday Fun
It may not be the traditional holiday lights we’re used to seeing, but the Vancouver Aquarium is celebrating the winter holidays with a new exhibit that is all about light. Luminescence: A Celebration of Aquatic Light examines and demonstrates the …
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- Win Special Access to Rare Artifacts and Incredible Theatre
The Culture in Vancouver campaign gives a lucky few access to some of our city’s most iconic venues. The next experience offers winners an opportunity to explore both past and present. A private tour of the Museum of Anthropology will …
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- Free Ice Skating Returns to Robson Square
Time to lace up the skates. Today is the official opening of the ice rink at Robson Square (even though it’s actually been open to skaters since last Thursday). It’s completely free to use, though it will cost you $4 …
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- Food editors and pastry pros face off in two gingerbread house showdowns
Have you been running as fast as you can? Give up. You cannot catch the gingerbread man. Unless, of course, you show up at his front door. With two thrilling Vancouver gingerbread contests on now, this is your chance to …
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- This Week’s Featured Vancouverite: Corinne Lea
Hometown: Vancouver, BC How long have you been a Vancouverite? Since I was 5 Occupation: An entrepreneur. I’m in retail fashion with Scout Boutique and am also the theatre owner and operator of Rio Theatre. Favourite place in the city: …
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- Top 5 Holiday Light Displays in Vancouver
During the month of December, Vancouver averages just 8.5 hours of daylight per day. But don’t let the darkness get you down. One surefire way to stave off seasonal affective disorder is by visiting some of the brilliant holiday light …
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Posted: December 11th, 2011 under Other.
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- Arts Club Theatre’s Holiday Shows 2011: White Christmas & Patron Saint of Stanley Park
Whether you’re looking for a special holiday night out to share with friends and family or looking for a fabulous gift (theatre tickets make ideal stocking stuffers), Vancouver’s acclaimed Arts Club Theatre has the perfect shows to celebrate the season. …
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- Top 5 Holiday Music Events in Vancouver
They get stuck in your head. We’ve heard them a million times before. But – in the right setting – there’s just something about Christmas songs that even a Grinch has to love. Vancouver has a disproportionate number of holiday …
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- Vancouver rollergirls are dominating Roller Derby World Cup
Want me to talk derby to you? Here it goes. Vancouver’s very own Terminal City Rollergirls are annihilating the competition at the first ever Roller Derby World Cup, Dec. 1-4, in Toronto. Team Canada, coached by Ian “Mack the Mouth” …
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- Fairy Tale Steveston
The following article was submitted by Megan Hogarth, a recently transplanted Aussie and Inside Vancouver reader. Megan shares her story from a recent visit to Steveston. A quick stroll through Steveston puts you on a first-name basis with half the …
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- The Virgin Diaries: Abbotsford Virgins to appear on TLC reality show
“I am 29. I have never had a boyfriend. I have shared one kiss in 29 years. Yes, I’m a virgin and no, I don’t plan on being the old, grumpy, crazy spinster that never gets married.” So begins a …
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- Discover What Happens Backstage!
Curious about the Culture in Vancouver sweepstakes? It’s your turn to get a peek behind the scenes, with the winners of the Stage Experience: Nicole and Hannes! Find out which part they enjoyed most: exploring the historic Orpheum, enjoying a …
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- You Are Not Your Minivan
Admit it: life’s getting a little stale. You wear a path between home and the office, and eat the same tuna sandwich every day. With winter approaching, your hibernation instincts have taken over. This has reduced your social activities to …
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- Little Saigon Neighbourhood of Vancouver
Vancouver’s amazing diversity is no secret. Walk down Robson Street most days and you’re likely to hear Farsi, English, French, Punjabi, Korean, Japanese, Mandarin, Cantonese and probably a half-dozen other languages. But I was surprised to learn recently about an …
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- Nautical-Themed Christmas in Steveston Festival: Dec. 3
Dozens of holiday events are happening this month in Vancouver, from Carol Ship cruises to Bright Nights in Stanley Park (Check out Dana’s great post for all the details). But downtown Vancouver doesn’t have a monopoly on the holiday fun. …
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- Fidelity Denim: Designed in Vancouver, made in LA
Designed in Vancouver and made in LA, Fidelity Denim continues its rapid ascent to global denim label of note. Vancouverite and founder Jason Trotzuk launched the label in 2005. Well on its way to selvage stardom, Fidelity is favoured by …
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Posted: December 4th, 2011 under Other.
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