Thanks to the City of Vancouver Archives and Chuck Davis’ History of Metropolitan Vancouver, here’s a glimpse at what happened in the month of November throughout Vancouver history: November 3, 1862 Three fellows named Morton, Brighouse and Hailstone filed a claim today for the land that is now Vancouver’s West End. They paid more than […]

Downtown Surrey is the place to be next week as the Surrey Tree Lighting Festival lights up City Hall Plaza and just days before, the Santa Window Walk invites all to celebrate local businesses and charities. Surrey Santa Window Walk Where: Participating Businesses along King George Boulevard, North of 104th When: Thursday, November 20, 2014 […]

On November 11th each year a poignant and concise banner is raised on the Flack Block that states: We Remember. Looking at the photos from this year’s ceremony at Victory Square’s cenotaph, I got the idea to add the Flack Block to the Vancouver Icon photo series. Aside from standing on a very important corner […]

Holiday shopping season is upon us as our neighbours to the south line up for deals next Friday and local shoppers make their lists, and check them twice. With that in mind, White Spot is bringing back their holiday gift card incentive and other special offers for gift givers in BC. Holiday Gifts from White […]

The thermometer is plummeting, windblown trees have shaken the last bits of summer from their branches, and holiday decorations are being unboxed. A whole new season has at last arrived in Vancouver and with it comes locally grown vegetables, meat and seafood from local ranchers and fishermen, artisan cheese and bread, and baked goods at […]

Our neighbours to the south have some amazing landscapes and you can experience it, virtually, thanks to FlyOver Canada‘s latest attraction, AboveUSA. For a limited time only, guests can experience AboveUSA and FlyOver Canada back to back at Canada Place. AboveUSA at FlyOver Canada On now until November 30th, and running daily form 10:00am to […]

There are just 3 days left until the Miss604 anniversary party, where I’ll be celebrating 10 years of this blog with friends, family, readers, sponsors, supporters, and the 604 community. Proceeds from the event support Covenant House Vancouver where more than 1,500 street–involved youth turn each year to find sanctuary and a brighter future. We’re […]

The Grey Cup Festival is coming to Vancouver, celebrating the 102nd Grey Cup championship and the very best in Canadian football. From Wednesday, November 26th until Sunday, November 30th — the day of the big game — downtown Vancouver will be hopping with concerts, team events, receptions, galas, and free family activities. Grey Cup Festival […]

This post has been contributed by Kathleen Stormont, Fundraising & Communications Specialist with the Stanley Park Ecology Society (“SPES”). I have been following SPES since I moved into the West End almost a decade ago and I have been a member for two years. I wanted to offer the team an opportunity to share their […]

No. 29 is the opening performance of Ballet BC’s 29th season and by far its most risk-taking performance ever, which says a lot. Every season, Artistic Director Emily Molnar and the company of dancers collaborate with the most exciting and boundary-pushing choreographers around the world, leaving me in awe after every performance. This year, the […]