184sharesIt’s been a big week for retail in Metro Vancouver and one of the biggest stories is the grand re-opening of Guildford Town Centre in Surrey. As an iconic shopping hub for generations, and the official Back-to-School destination of my entire childhood, Guildford has completed a new $280 million expansion. This includes the addition of […]

0sharesFully prepared to put together a Vancouver Icons photo post today, I browsed the Miss604 Flickr Group for some inspiration and I found a beautiful shot of a cruise ship at the terminal in downtown Vancouver by Nattawot Juttiwattananon (below). While cruise ships don’t quite fit my Vancouver Icons series, there are enough colourfully composed […]

0shares ~~ VIEW THE 2014 EVENT HERE ~~ The 2nd annual Gastown BBQ and Chili Festival will take over Carrall Street from 1:00pm until 8:00pm on Saturday, August 31st and Sunday, September 1st. This two-day outdoor festival will raise funds for Athletics 4 Kids and provide the opportunity to experience a fantastic local food, BBQ […]

3sharesPhotobin Photography The following has been contributed exclusively by guest author Kristyl Clark of She’s A Valley Mom, @ShesAValleyMom. While it can be difficult to swap sunscreen and sandals for sweaters and school books, there is plenty of family fun to look forward to in the Fraser Valley this autumn. From pumpkin patches and corn […]

72sharesWines of Argentina will host Celebrate One Night In Argentina in Vancouver on Wednesday, September 25, 2013. The evening will have DJs, a graffiti artist and more than 25 wineries making it a lively festival of modern Argentine culture right here in town. What: Celebrate One Night In Argentina When: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 from […]

36sharesThe Indigo Girls have been touring the world for the last 25 years and they’re about to embark on a new Canadian Tour this fall. Amy Ray and Emily Saliers are a timeless folk rock duo that has released albums since 1987 both as a group and individually. Photo courtesy of Paul Mercs Concerts These […]

0sharesThroughout summer, the Surrey Nature Centre has been hosting Discovery Day on Thursdays, offering a free forest learning experience for families. This Thursday will be the last Discovery Day at the Surrey Nature Centre and your last chance to check it out this season. Photo credit: waferboard on Flickr Stop by the Surrey Nature Centre […]

0sharesThe Exploratorium in San Francisco is not your average museum. In fact, it’s pretty much unlike any other museum I’ve visited so I won’t call it that. It’s an imagination-boosting, mind-bending, tinker-encouraging, eye-opening, fun-filled space for science and discovery. It was another stop during our recent trip to San Francisco with Disney Canada and Travel […]

0sharesThe Vancouver Public Space Network (“VPSN”) has lunched PS (Public Space) I Love U, a photo hunt to celebrate the city’s public spaces. Registration is now open for the event which will take place Saturday, September 21st, 2013. It’s pretty easy to find Vancouver’s more famous landmarks, like Science World and the Olympic Cauldron. But, […]

0sharesThis weekend we’ll be celebrating the 125th anniversary of Vancouver’s crown jewel, Stanley Park. This peninsula means a lot of many of us with its forest trails, Seawall paths, attractions, beaches, and as Xwayxway, a traditional village site of the Squamish First Nation. On Saturday, August 24th and Sunday, August 25th, you will be able […]