Mix buds, blossoms, buzzy bees and fresh air with a helping of arts and culture and you’ve got a splendid roster of gardens in this city. Rain or shine, here are a handful of gardens to visit in Vancouver this summer:
6 Gardens to Visit in Vancouver This Summer
Nigella damascena. UBC Botanical Garden photo.
UBC Botanical Garden and Greenheart TreeWalk Where: UBC Botanical Garden (6804 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver) When: Wednesdays to Sundays 10:00am to 3:00pm Admission: Book your time online in advance here About: UBC Botanical Garden is Canada’s oldest university botanic garden, established in 1916. Over the past 100 years, the mission of UBC Botanical Garden has broadened to include research, conservation, teaching and public display of temperate plants from around the world.
During these very stressful times I’ve sought out ways to relax and find happiness and no stream on the Internet has brought as many smiles as Joey the rescued sea otter pup.
Joey at snack time. Marine Mammal Rescue Centre photo.
Joey the Rescued Sea Otter Pup
Joey was found orphaned at only a few days old near Kyuquot, BC. A concerned member of the public heard him vocalizing overnight on July 2nd and discovered a deceased adult sea otter in the area, presumed to be his mother, the next morning. He was rescued and brought to the Ocean Wise Marine Mammal Rescue Centre in Vancouver, where he received around-the-clock care. He was believed to be just 10 days old at time of rescue.
Having been deemed as non-releasable by Government officials, Joey will now get a second chance at life and has joined the 6 rescued otters at the Vancouver Aquarium.
Joey at play. Marine Mammal Rescue Centre photo.
For the very first time, visitors will be able to watch his rehabilitation journey in his newly-built nursery. Joey’s custom new digs will be visible to the public. You can visit Joey’s nursery, perhaps spot him at nap time or feeding time, bath time, towel time or swim time! I always seem to catch him at grooming time on the baby otter cam.
Visit him at the Vancouver Aquarium August 6 to September 30, open 8:30am to 5:00pm in Stanley Park (845 Avison Way). If you would like to support Joey from afar, you can symbolically adopt him with an online donation here.
The rescue program, an Ocean wise initiative, one of the largest rescue facilities in the world – rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing over 150 marine mammals each year.
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The following has been contributed by Steffani Cameron, who recently completed a 4-year worldwide adventure that she chronicled at FullNomad.com.
Magnolia Hotel Exterior. Dasha Armstrong photo.
A Restful Stay at the Magnolia Hotel in Victoria
Morning is a time of freshness and hope, but when it’s also check-out day at the Magnolia Hotel in Victoria, it’s a little wistful and sad too. There’s a reason – or dozens, really – why Magnolia gets voted in Canada’s top hotels year after year after year. It’s all about the service, the food, the generosity one gets when staying here.
Miss604 sent me as a roving reporter to experience the Magnolia and Victoria since I’ve just moved back to the Queen’s city. Who am I to reject the offer of glorious relaxation? I’ve been to the Magnolia before, but this time was a one-a-lifetime kinda crazy, because it coincided with me having to go meet my movers who had hauled everything I own from Ottawa to what will be a whole new life here in Victoria for me – a return to where I think of as home.
Summer may look different when it comes to large events and festivals but in terms of activities, there are a lot of creative options popping up on the calendar. On Friday there’s another Coquitlam Summer Series concert, with Warren Dean Flandez, and there’s a list below of more things to do in Vancouver this weekend:
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It’s the season for ice cream and icy desserts and in Coquitlam, we’re not just talking about plain old vanilla. These fantastic summer dessert spots in Coquitlam offer a world of cool treats that go well beyond the usual. Here are some local favourites.
Snowy Village. Photo courtesy of Visit Coquitlam.
Summer Dessert Spots to Try in Coquitlam
Crêpe Delicious: Their menu offers so much more than crêpes including incredible frozen treats, such as the Gelato Cookie Sandwich or the Gelato Shake. You’ll find them inside Coquitlam Centre.
Cup Full Dessert Café: Within the Henderson Place Mall food court, this charming Korean-inspired dessert café specializes in shaved ice bingsoo, which tastes as amazing as it looks.
Xpress Donair House: What’s a donair shop doing on a dessert list? Not only does this place have fantastic donairs but they also serve over 25 flavours of creamy gelato. Located on Glen Drive in City Centre.
Snowy Village: Dig into delicious desserts including bingsoo, which includes snowflake shaved ice topped with sweetened condensed milk, whip or ice cream, and your choice of fruit or sweet topping. It’s located near Coquitlam Centre.
Marble Slab Creamery: So many flavours. So many topping options. You can also take home an ice cream cake for a celebration. You’ll find them in Pinetree Village.
Miracle Waffle & Miracle Sandi Egg: Freshly baked Belgian waffles topped with ice cream and fresh fruit? Yes, please! Stop by during the day or after dinner for a sweet, cool treat. They’re located on the foodie strip of Glen Drive near Coquitlam Centre.
PappaRoti: Summer calls for ice cream buns. Try their signature coffee caramel bun warmly wrapped around frozen ice cream, located just steps from Coquitlam Centre.
Passion8 Dessert Café: Locals rave about this cute café, where you can pick up Korean shaved ice desserts that almost look too pretty to eat. You won’t find a website for this hidden secret but you’ll find them inside Lougheed Village Shopping Centre, 403 North Road.
