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CANstruction Vancouver 2014

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Everybody’s favourite food + art + charity project has returned as CANstruction sets up shop inside several downtown buildings. Running from May 11th until May 16th, this free public exhibition showcases colossal structures made entirely out of full cans of food. CANstruction Vancouver Locations After the structures are built, the creations go on display to […]

Neon Museum Las Vegas

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Disclosure: Unpaid, Personal Opinion — This is not a paid post. I was under no obligation to post this article. Our tour was compliments of Allegiant Airlines and the Las Vegas Conventions and Visitor Authority as a part of a blogger contest/trip that I won earlier this year. Stay tuned for more information about my Las Vegas trip including an exciting announcement... Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.

“If you wanna get rich, make little people feel like big people… good food cheap, good whiskey cheap, and a good gamble. That’s all there is to it, son.” Our guide repeated part of this Benny Binion quote as we stood on a dirt path in front of precarious light bulbs clinging to a Binion’s […]

The Cottages on Osoyoos Lake Getaway

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You can’t miss the giant Muskoka chairs along Highway 1 and Highway 3 if you’ve driven throughout Southern BC over the last few years. Big, white, perked on the side of major thoroughfares these symbols of lakeside relaxation all advertise The Cottages on Osoyoos Lake. With over 30 residents moved into their customized cottages already, […]

Britannia Mine Museum Family Fun Day

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It’s Mining Week in BC and to celebrate, the Britannia Mine Museum — our favourite Sea-to-Sky mining attraction — is hosting their annual Family Fun Day. Photo courtesy of Britannia Mine on Facebook What: Britannia Mine Museum Family Fun Day Where: Britannia Beach along the Sea to Sky (you can’t miss it!) When: Saturday, May […]

May in Vancouver History

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Last month was the City of Vancouver’s 128th birthday, this weekend we celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Vancouver Whitecaps, and Science World is celebrating its 25th anniversary over the next few days. April and May have always been active months in the region, with projects taking off new doors opening, and of course the […]