The first organized Vancouver Tweed Ride will take to the streets on September 15th with riders sporting fashions of a bygone era, using vintage bicycles if they can, and celebrating the history of cycling culture. The ride will begin at The Vancouver Club and will include stops at C Restaurant for high tea and refreshments. […]

On this day in history (September 2nd, 1927) Jonathan Rogers sold his namesake “Rogers Building” at the corner of Pender and Granville for $1 million to General F. A. ‘One Arm’ Sutton. At the time, it was the biggest real estate transaction in the city’s history. [source] Rogers was among Vancouver’s earliest pioneers and in […]

Explore the Birthplace of BC at the Fort Farm Fest at Fort Langley this weekend. On Saturday, August 31st and Sunday, September 1st you can learn about the heritage garden, feed the farm animals, and watch barrel-making demonstrations, or compete in a farm relay from 10:00am until 5:00pm each day. Saturday, August 31, 2013 10:30 […]

A glorious summer of sunshine is coming to an end but before you pack away your sunglasses and picnic blankets you should check out some of the great events and activities around Metro Vancouver in September. From a BBQ and Chili Festival to fall markets and a TreeFest, there’s plenty of fun to be had […]

It’s been a big week for retail in Metro Vancouver and one of the biggest stories is the grand re-opening of Guildford Town Centre in Surrey. As an iconic shopping hub for generations, and the official Back-to-School destination of my entire childhood, Guildford has completed a new $280 million expansion. This includes the addition of […]