Archive for July, 2016

Big Beer Tasting for Big Sisters

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The Big Beer Tasting for Big Sisters will transform you from a rookie to craft beer conversant in one afternoon. Julia Hanlon, Brew Master at Steamworks Brewery will spend an afternoon with 100 attendees teaching us about beer, as we taste and tour our way through the state of the art facilities. Grab your friends […]

Win Tickets to Whitecaps FC vs Crystal Palace FC

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Catch the action on the pitch as Vancouver Whitecaps FC challenge English Premier League team, and FA Cup finalists, Crystal Palace FC on July 19th at BC Place. Crystal Palace have five players in the UEFA EURO 2016 semifinals, second most behind only Bayern Munich, and they will be the first English team to come […]

Bowen Island is Vancouver’s Original Summer Getaway

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Bowen Island: The Happy Isle. Postcards and advertisements painted a picture of a stunning island getaway just a quick boat ride from Vancouver, where the waters were emerald green and the cottage life was bustling. Picnics, socials, dances, company retreats, hikes, swims, dives — it was the original summer getaway from Vancouver. I had my […]

A Ride in the Goodyear Blimp

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If last year was my year of kayaks and helicopters, this year is canoes and blimps — well just one blimp in particular. The Goodyear Blimp is a cultural icon, a legendary airship with over nine decades of history. From a massive fleet in WWII to hosting Presidents and celebrities, to making appearances in the […]

Win Tickets to the North Shore Beer and Wine Fest

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The creative team behind the Steveston Wine Fest (June 25th) & Steveston Beer Fest (Aug 27th) is bringing a new event to North Vancouver this summer, the first-ever North Shore Beer and Wine Fest! The festival will host approximately 35 vendors, showcasing over 100 craft beers and boutique wines from British Columbia and other countries […]