2sharesThis post has been contributed by Samuel Cousins, Stewardship Coordinator Stanley Park Ecology Society (“SPES”). I have been following SPES since I moved into the West End a decade ago and I have been a member for three years. I wanted to offer the team an opportunity to share their news, events, and work so […]

1shareWhat I have learned over the years, through covering events like We Day in Vancouver, is that it’s equally important to give and act locally as well as globally. This Christmas, you can select a gift that will be much more than a box wrapped with a bow under the tree. You can help children […]

94sharesBig trees, big presents, and big love are all a part of the holiday season, and this year the Yaletown BIA is hoisting a big mistletoe at Bill Curtis Square. On Saturday December 19th, grab your loved one and huddle under a 3 foot tall mistletoe and show your best PDA in front a kiss […]

59sharesRecipes, local history, vibrant photography, and information about some of the best proprietors in the area all converge in the recently-released North Shore Foodie book by Brad Hill. These pages aim to add a story to your dinner and will convince you that “knowledge is flavour”. The North Shore Foodie Recipe Book is a showcase […]

1shareFort Langley National Historic Site presents Heritage Holiday at the Fort this Christmas complete with storytelling, crafts, tree decorating, and roasted chestnuts. Heritage Holiday at Fort Langley Where: 23433 Mavis Ave, Fort Langley When: December 19 – January 3, 10:00am to 5:00pm (closed December 25, 26, and January 1) Admission: Regular rates apply Pick up […]

2sharesThe Lumiere Festival will light up the town this week with dazzling installations all around the West End. If you’ve been by Morton Park (near English Bay) in the past week, you’ll be familiar with MK Illumination‘s Orca Whale. I’ve been away but have seen the flurry of photos online featuring this whale, which is […]

1shareThe Robson Square ice rink is hosting 12 Days of Christmas fun, festivities, and free entertainment starting December 12th. Photo credit: BC Gov Photos – Submitted to the Miss604 Flickr Pool Saturday, December 12, 2015 RUMBA CALZADA from 6:00pm to 9:00pm Sunday, December 13, 2015 BALLET PERFORMANCE (PRESENTED BY NORDSTROM) from 1:00pm to 2:00pm & […]

16sharesThe fireplace is roaring, you’re snuggled up with a cup of hot chocolate, your favourite holiday movie is on TV, and without even slipping out of your blanket cocoon on the couch you have done all of the grocery shopping for your family, for the whole week. This is a blissful reality for many Vancouverites […]

145sharesThe Shark Club is back! A staple of the pre-game/post-game scene in Vancouver has re-opened its doors and it’s bigger than ever. The original Shark Club opened at 180 West Georgia Street in 1993, and after an 18-month rebuilding, a new team of designers, chefs, bartenders and staff has brought the bar up to a […]

1shareYou really can’t go wrong with a classic date night that consists of a dinner-and-show, and when the local restaurant community supports theatregoers, it’s just that much better. I recently had two date nights ahead of two Arts Club holiday shows, and each was just lovely. It’s a Wonderful Life on Granville Island I was […]