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The Fish House Shrimp Festival

Comments 192 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Fish House in Stanley Park serves up a 100% Ocean Wise menu on the edge of the city’s crown jewel, tucked between its sandy beaches, rhododendron garden, and forest trails. From September 15th until October 15th, Executive Chef Curtis Demyon and his team at this award-winning restaurant are serving up the Fish House Shrimp […]

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Surrey Eagles Championship Banner Raising Ceremony

Comments 9 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The South Surrey Arena is the home of championship hockey around these parts as the Surrey Eagles have started their season as reigning BCHL Champions and Western Canadian Cup champions, as well as RBC Cup Semi Finalists. On September 27th, the Eagles will host a special banner unveiling ceremony honouring their stellar efforts last season, […]

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Green Glasses Giveaway

Comments 89 by Rebecca Bollwitt

It’s only fitting that Canada’s first sustainable and green eyewear company is based in Vancouver, our beloved city that has a goal of becoming the Greenest City by 2020. Green Glasses, in Yaletown, makes Canadian-designed, handcrafted glasses using all natural organic, sustainable materials. Even the machinery used to make their lenses uses 50% less water […]

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Hey Bartender at the Rio Theatre

Comments 23 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Rio Theatre is hosting a cocktail + film event next week that will include the Canadian premiere of of Douglas Tirola’s film: Hey Bartender. Hey Bartender (Douglas Tirola, 2013) | Two bartenders try to achieve their dreams through bartending: An injured Marine turns his goals to becoming a principal bartender at the best cocktail […]

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The Brick Games: Charity LEGO Building Event

Comments 85 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Vancouver LEGO Games were first hosted back in April with 140 participants of all ages participating in a LEGO-building challenge. Members of the Vancouver LEGO Club brought in some amazing showpieces and funds were raised for Canuck Place. This season the event returns as The Brick Games which will take place in Langley. The […]

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Stanley Park Ghost Train For Halloween

Comments 100 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Though the weather is currently reflecting late July temperatures, autumn is just around the corner and with it comes all the fun and excitement (and fright) of Halloween. This year the Stanley Park Ghost Train‘s theme, running October 11th until November 2nd, is “Monster Movie Mashup“: Stanley Park Ghost Train Mortal Coil Performance Society has […]

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ClearlyContacts.ca Grouse Grind Mountain Run

Comments 99 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Registration is now open for the ClearlyContacts.ca Grouse Grind Mountain Run, now in its 23rd year, happening on Sunday, September 15th with two run categories. Considered to be the annual showcase event of the Grouse Grind season, the ClearlyContacts.ca Grouse Grind Challenge draws hundreds of participants each year and has become the ultimate fitness bragging […]

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After Hours at the Vancouver Aquarium: The Secret Sex Lives of Animals

Comments 107 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Vancouver Aquarium’s next adults-only After Hours evening will be on September 19th as guests can explore “The Secret Sex Lives of Animals” through programming and shows. This exclusive nighttime event allows adults to peruse the aquarium’s galleries and exhibits without kids underfoot while enjoying a selection of food, wine and beer. In addition to […]

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Sarah Brightman Dreamchaser CD Giveaway

Comments 39 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Sarah Brightman is kicking off her extensive North American Tour in Hamilton, Ontario on September 13th and she will reach Rogers Arena in Vancouver on October 25th. Her latest album, Dreamchaser is a collaboration with veteran producer Mike Hedges and reflects her amazing announcement of soon becoming the first musician to travel to the International […]

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Guildford Town Centre Giveaway

Comments 184 by Rebecca Bollwitt

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 […]

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