Author Archive for Rebecca Bollwitt

Nokia Xplore Challenge

Comments 5 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Yesterday I participated in the Nokia Xplore Challenge using a new Nokia X7. The idea was to take an urban blogger (me) and switch them with a suburban blogger (Jodi from RantsnRascals.com). We would make up a route that included five stops of interest and each use our Nokia X7 handsets to plot the course, […]

Whitecaps FC vs LA Galaxy, Win Tickets

Comments 63 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The LA Galaxy are in town Saturday to take on our Whitecaps FC at Empire Field. While they’ll be without Beckham, the Galaxy’s stacked line-up should make for a great game against our hometown team. Although our record isn’t as favourable as we’d like to see it at this point in the season, Whitecaps games […]

Celebration of Light Bleacher Contest 3

Comments 137 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Celebration of Light fireworks nights are fast-approaching and as the weather dries up (even if the sun isn’t shining) locals are already thinking about which spot they’ll stake out on the beach. For those wanting a different experience this year, you can purchase reserved bleacher seats in English Bay. You’ll have an unobstructed view […]

Rowena’s Inn at Harrison Mills

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt
Disclosure: Review — Our stay was compliments of Rowena's and I paid for our eco-tour, which I would highly recommend as well. Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.

In just under two hours the drive to Harrison Mills from Vancouver runs through the bustling city, across bridges, past big-box stores and commuter coffee pit stops before it winds down along the Fraser River and eventually coasts into an open valley. Before crossing the bridge to Kilby and heading into Harrison and Agassiz, you’ll […]