4sharesThe most frequent photos I see that have been taken at Porteau Cove include the Milky Way and the Northern Lights, which says something about this Provincial Park, located along the Sea to Sky Highway. When “Porteau” (porte d’eau) is translated from French into English it means “Water’s Gate”. This name dates from 1908 when […]

43sharesThe Lions are to Vancouver what the Matterhorn is to Switzerland. They are the two most iconic peaks in the Vancouver area, sitting atop the North Shore mountains at 5,400 ft (West Lion) and 5,269 ft (East Lion). The Lions are also known as Ch’ich’iyúy Elxwíkn by the Squamish First Nation, which translates to Twin […]

2sharesDecember’s earthquake, felt in Vancouver, was a reminder that while we cannot predict when disaster will hit, we can be prepared. The City of Vancouver is hosting a variety of Emergency Preparedness Workshops in local communities throughout January, February, March, and April. Here’s the full list in case you would like to attend and learn […]

1shareFood, wine, a pairing dinner, craft beer, bubbles, brunch, and those gorgeous eastern Vancouver Island sunrise views. The 8th annual Parksville Uncorked Food and Wine Festival is happening February 18 to 21, 2016 at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort and The Beach Club Resort. Parksville Uncorked Food and Wine Festival Tickets are on sale now for […]

1shareThere are some places you go where no matter how much you want to disconnect, you just have to take photos and share them with the rest of the world. For me, two of those places made it to the top 10 list of “Most Instagram Photographed Places in Canada” for 2015, and it’s no […]

4sharesDucking below the bustling city on a cool winter night, plaza steps lead you to the warm glow of changing lights reflecting off the ice surface. The top pop hits of today pump from the venue’s speakers as you lace up, step onto the ice, and take your sweetie’s hand. Robson Square ice rink is […]

10 Vancouver Coffee Shop Photos from the Archives

2sharesMamma Mia!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver March 29th to April 3rd, 2016. Pre-Sale Code for Mamma Mia! in Vancouver Mamma Mia! is one of the most successful musicals of all time, the eighth longest running show in Broadway history and one […]

1shareExplore the what an artisan sake maker, two breweries, and a distillery have to offer when you sign up for the Meet Your Makers Spirit Tour on Granville Island during Winterruption this year. Where: Tour starts inside Granville Island Brewery (1441 Cartwright St, Vancouver) When: Saturday, February 20 & Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 2:00pm […]

19sharesMaple Tree Square sits at one of the most photographed, and most historic, intersections in Vancouver where Water, Powell, Alexander, and Carrall streets meet. It dates back to the time when Vancouver was called Granville Townsite, and when John “Gassy Jack” Deighton opened the area’s first saloon in 1867. Deighton had paddled over from New […]