Archive for December, 2013

Grouse Mountain Peak of Christmas

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Grouse Mountain is the Peak of Christmas in Vancouver with mountain-top ice skating, skiing, Santa’s reindeer and other snowy adventures with sweeping views high above the city. Photo credit: mountainhiker on Flickr A fire crackling in the outdoor pit, the scraping of skate blades on the ice, fresh powder falling from the sky, and the […]

Timelapse Videos of Vancouver

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Everyone loves dreamy timelapse videos of Vancouver that illustrate a day in the life of our coastal city. Clouds dancing, water shifting, and lights twinkling. I found a few recent timelapse video uploads to Vimeo to share including the first one below where the creator captured one morning outside their window, every day, for a […]

Vancouver Giants Teddy Bear Toss

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Presented by BC Honda Dealers and Global BC, the annual Vancouver Giants Teddy Bear Toss is coming up on Friday, December 13, 2013 when the Giants take of the Everett Silvertips at the Pacific Coliseum. Fans are encouraged to bring a new stuffed toy to the game, or you can buy one on the concourse […]

Ice Skating on a Farm in Surrey

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Ice skating at Fry’s Corner in Surrey was something we looked forward to as kids as soon as it turned cold. Decades later, those who run God’s Little Acre farm in Surrey have taken it upon themselves to rekindle those magical memories on their own piece of land, flooding their field for a cause. Photo […]

Got Craft Vancouver Gift Bag Giveaway

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Holiday craft season is in full swing and Got Craft? is a must-see event if you love to shop handmade and shop local. Got Craft? aims to bring together a community that fosters handmade and D.I.Y. culture. Founded in 2007, Got Craft? is held twice a year in May and December featuring handmade designers, craft […]