Archive for the category "vancouver"

VIFF 2009 Coming to an End

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Today is the Closing Gala of the 2009 Vancouver International Film Festival however due to popular demand, VIFF films will continue to be screened next week. This Way of Life – Saturday October 17, 7:00 pm Queen to Play – Saturday October 17, 9:00 pm Only When I Dance– Sunday October 18, 6:30 pm At […]

Taste of Yaletown 2009

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The following post was written exclusively for Miss604.com by Hedwig Schipperheijn. Kicking off tomorrow, October 15th and running until the 31st, Taste of Yaletown and its 22 participating restaurants will be tantalizing palates and inviting you to try something new. Last night I got to sample some of the lovely three-course dinners ranging from $25 […]

Stories from Gwaii Haanas at the Vancouver Aquarium

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Vancouver Aquarium started a speaker series in September called “From Earth to Ocean, Stories from Gwaii Haanas“. It is free, open to the public, and presented in partnership with Parks Canada. Photo credit: popejon2 on Flickr Parks Canada has identified the waters around Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site (Queen Charlotte […]

Tourism Vancouver 2010 Video Contest

Comments 4 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Tourism Vancouver’s blog, Inside Vancouver is currently hosting a video contest called Inside Your Vancouver. To enter, they want you to shoot and upload a 1-2 minute video profiling your favourite places, things or activities in the city. Prizes include tickets to the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games closing ceremonies, men’s hockey, and freestyle skiing. So […]

Movies for Mommies Vancouver

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

After seven years in Vancouver the nation-wide program, Movies for Mommies, is on the move and its new home will be the Rio on Broadway (near Commercial Drive). Movies for Mommies is an afternoon out with babies in tow that allow mothers to socialize and also catch the latest Hollywood blockbusters in a comfortable environment. […]