I’m pretty sure that when I’m traveling you are able to tell where I’m from with just one look. My usual wardrobe consists of a Vancouver Whitecaps FC t-shirt, a local craft brewery hoodie, or my Ole Originals “VAN” shirt. If you also want to show everyone that you love where you’re from, here are some places to get some great local t-shirts:
Vancouver T-Shirts
Shop: The Hive Printing / The Hive Printing on Etsy
About: The Hive Printing is a small artisan screen printing studio located in East Vancouver, run by Norbert Mantik and Rebekah McGurran. I am in love with their “Stanley Park 1911” t-shirt (it combines my love of Stanley Park, history, and old city maps).
Shop: Ole Originals
About: Shirts for men, women and children. Designed and individually hand-printed in Vancouver, featuring travel culture and the places we love.
Shop: Locomotive Clothing
About: Tees made in BC, featuring messages and some local designs like this Vancouver bike route shirt.
Shop: BLIM on Etsy / BLIM on E Pender.
About: BLIM is an independent, family-run art and craft facility, featuring works like Chantale Doyle’s iconic Vancouver Special t-shirt.
Shop: wuchild
About: Apparel for kids and moms. Get your hands on their Vancouver “Parklife” shirts before they all sell out.
Shop: MAKE Vancouver on Granville Island
About: Create your own designs or shop from their selection from various artists. These “Souvenirs of the Summer” are designs that won a contest last season.
If you’re looking to design your own shirt, and are a fan of craft beer, check out CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) Vancouver’s t-shirt design contest, open until December 31, 2015.
“When it’s ugly and raining in the (Fraser) Valley, and you think there’s no where to go or nothing to do, chances are Manning has snow – and it’s a winter wonderland up here.” Robyn Barker is one of the many friendly faces I met this past weekend at Manning Park — a Provincial Park I had only previously experienced in the summer. I was on assignment for SnowSeekers.ca and got to take a cross-country ski lesson, explore their network of over 60km of groomed trails (164km of backcountry trails), and get on my snowboard for the first time this season. The fluffy powder fell all day and night, making for a truly eye-opening adventure.
Enjoy Manning Park This Winter
I have to give a shout out to our comfortable ride, the Honda HR-V. I had the chance to have this vehicle in the summer and it was just as capable on the roads this winter. We packed in all of our gear, bags, and groceries, and the seat warmers kept us comfortable as we drove those snowy mountain passes. The heated side mirrors also helped us thaw out the vehicle in record time as we got it ready to drive home after a night of snow.
You can read my full story about Manning Park over on SnowSeekers.ca and follow the site on Twitter all winter for the latest BC ski news and stories. All of my SnowSeekers stories this winter will be assembled here.
Returning for its 7th holiday season, prestigious local dance organization Goh Ballet presents The Nutcracker at The Centre. Since premiering in 2009, the production of this masterpiece has given tens of thousands of audience members the opportunity to be swept away by this world-famous Christmas story.
Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Where: The Centre (777 Homer St, Vancouver)
When: December 17th, 18th, 21st & 22nd at 7:30pm
December 19th at 2:00pm & 7:30pm
December 20th at 3:00pm & 7:30pm
Tickets: On sale now starting at $28. Order online.
This is a traditional rendition of the classical masterpiece, all danced to Tchaikovsky’s memorable score performed live by members of the Vancouver Opera Orchestra. Experience Clara’s dream come to life as she embarks on a magical journey through the Land of Snow to the Kingdom of Sweets where she is greeted by the enchanting Sugar Plum Fairy. An unforgettable adventure awaits as her gallant Nutcracker battles the evil Mouse King and his army of mischievous mice.
Win Tickets
I’ll never forget my first ballet, when I brought my niece to watch her first as well. It was for Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker in 2012. Gathering under the marquee with tickets in hand, cheeks rosy red from the cold and coats buttoned to our chins, we entered the theatre with a sense of wonder. By the end of the first act we were both enchanted by the performance.
If you would like to experience this magical holiday show for yourself, I have a pair of tickets to give away for the performance on December 22, 2015 at 7:30pm. Here’s how you can enter to win:
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 10:00am on Sunday, December 20, 2015. Follow Goh Ballet on Twitter and Facebook for information.
The Goh Ballet Youth Company was established in 1979, by Principal Dancers of The National Ballet of China, Choo Chiat and Lin Yee Goh. Its objective is the pursuit of technical and artistic excellence in conjunction with raising cultural awareness in the community. This performing group reflects Vancouver’s cultural diversity. It serves as a magnet to attract talented dancers locally and abroad, and helps to ease the transition from student to professional dancer.
After crossing the country from Montreal and visiting 150 communities, the CP Holiday Train will finish its journey in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows (December 18th), ending in Port Coquitlam and Port Moody (December 19th). View the impressive train-long light displays and enjoy a free concert at each stop.
CP Holiday Train Comes to the Tri-Cities
This event has the beautiful light display on the train, a free concert, and it serves as a donation drive local causes in each community it visits.
Local Schedule
The musical guests for this final stretch are Jim Cuddy, Devin Cuddy and Kelly Prescott.
City
Stop Location
Date
Arrival
Event Time
Haney-Maple Ridge
Across from Billy Miner Pub
Dec 18
7:30pm
7:45pm-8:15pm
Pitt Meadows
Corner of Harris Rd & Advent Rd at the railway crossing
Dec 18
8:45pm
9:00pm-9:30pm
Port Moody
300 Ioco Rd behind Arena and Rec Centre
Dec 19
4:50pm
5:00pm-5:30pm
Port Coquitlam
Poco WCE Station 2125 Kingsway Ave
Dec 19
6:15pm
6:30pm-7:00pm
When the train arrives it will pull to a safe stop in front of the crowd in attendance. The stage door lowers and the band opens with its first song. After that, a brief presentation takes place with local food bank officials and other dignitaries. Once complete, the band resumes performing a mix of traditional and modern holiday-themed songs. The whole event lasts about 30 minutes, and once the band plays its farewell show, the boxcar door closes, and the train slips off into the night on its way to the next stop.
Follow the CP Holiday Train on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to see its full schedule as the cross-country journey comes to an end out west.
What’s better than a FREE hockey game? One that also gives back to fans to thank them for attending! The Langley Rivermen are hosting their annual RIVMAS celebration for three home games: December 18-20, 2015.
December 18, 2015 vs. Powell River: Free admission plus $5 merchandise voucher. Each fan that attends the game will receive one $5 voucher valid towards the purchase of a merchandise item at that game.
December 19, 2015 vs. Coquitlam Express: Free admission plus $5 food voucher. Each fan that attends the game will receive one $5 voucher valid towards the purchase of a food or non-alcoholic beverage purchase item at that game.
December 20, 2015 vs. Prince George: Free admission plus $5 merchandise or food voucher. Each fan that attends the game will receive their choice of either one $5 voucher valid towards the purchase of a food or non-alcoholic beverage OR merchandise item at that game.
For great local hockey and family fun, you can’t beat that deal! The Langley Rivermen play at the Langley Events Centre and you can follow them on Twitter and Facebook for more team, game, and event information.
The Langley Rivermen play in the BCHL and enjoyed their bet season to date in 2013-2014 when they won the Ron Boileau Memorial Trophy, awarded to the team who finishes the BCHL regular season with the best record. The team hopes to build on achievements such as that, and is proud to continue the great tradition and heritage of junior hockey in Langley.
