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Lunar Eclipse Vancouver: Another Chance in October 2014

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

1shareLast night, through partly clouded skies, a total lunar eclipse was visible in Vancouver. The HR MacMillan Space Centre hosted an event and photographers took to the streets to capture the event: Photo credit: Claude Schneider on Flickr Lunar Eclipse Vancouver As the CBC reports this morning, “if you missed last night’s total lunar eclipse, […]

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Museum of Anthropology Without Masks: Contemporary Afro-Cuban Art

Comments 25 by Rebecca Bollwitt

26sharesThe Museum of Anthropology (“MOA”) at UBC quickly became one of my favourite places in Metro Vancouver after school field trip visits when I was younger. The history and artwork, the in-depth look at Northwest Coast culture, and the various galleries make the MOA an enchanting place for a visitor of any age. Without Masks […]

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Vancouver Wildlife Webcams

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

1shareIt’s fairly easy to get out and about in Vancouver, becoming one with nature on seaside paths and forest trails. However it’s not often that you can get up close with wildlife–especially birds–and that’s where strategically located webcams come in handy. Here are just a few online spaces where you can view creatures and critters […]

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PappaRoti on Robson

Comments 135 by Rebecca Bollwitt

135sharesWhen the PappaRoti signs when up on the corner of Robson and Nicola I’m certain that many in the West End (myself included) opened up a browser to search the term, curious to see what would finally occupy the long-vacant space. As a neighbourhood resident for the better part of the last decade, I was […]

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Half Corked Marathon Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country Getaway

Comments 166 by Rebecca Bollwitt

166sharesThroughout the spring, summer and fall, Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country is a haven for visitors, capturing the best of the South Okanagan. From vineyards to orchards, the Okanagan is one of Canada’s prime agricultural areas. With dramatic landscapes and remarkable terroir, the valley is one of BC’s most beautiful and diverse places to visit, extending […]

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