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Live at Squamish 2011: Early Bird Tickets

Comments 202 by Rebecca Bollwitt

202sharesIt was announced earlier this month that the Live at Squamish music festival is returning this summer for two days of bands, solo artists and DJs. Nestled on the logger sports grounds in Squamish, with the Stawamus Chief in view behind the main stage, Live at Squamish is once again shaping up to be the […]

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ART Restaurant at Four Seasons Seattle

by Rebecca Bollwitt

0sharesJohn and I recently treated ourselves to a quick trip South of the border to enjoy a little retail therapy, the tulip festival, and a Mariners game. Thanks to recommendations from my Twitter followers, we ended up staying at the Four Seasons Seattle. The hotel invited us down to ART Restaurant for dinner and three […]

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Royal Breakfast Sleepover at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Comments 217 by Rebecca Bollwitt

217sharesThe world will be watching April 29, 2011 as Prince William takes Kate Middleton as his bride in the “Royal Wedding of [this] Century”. From souvenir stickers, tea cups, and postcards to virtual guest books, the excitement that was felt around the globe as Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer in 1981 has been rekindled. […]

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Vancouver Central Library Sweet 16

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

1shareThe central branch of the Vancouver Public Library will be celebrating its “Sweet 16” anniversary next month by hosting a late-night, all-ages music and dance party. The coliseum-style building has been an iconic part of downtown Vancouver’s skyline, and has even played a starring role in various TV series and films produced in Hollywood North. […]

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Bake for the Quake

Comments 4 by Rebecca Bollwitt

4sharesOrganized by two local food bloggers, Melody (GourmetFury.com) and Joy (Gourmeted.com), Bake for the Quake aims to raise $5,000 for Doctors Without Borders and relief efforts in Japan. Photo credit: Clare & Dave on Flickr What: Bake for the Quake When: April 20, 2011 from 6:00pm – 8:30pm Where: Roundhouse Community Centre (181 Roundhouse Mews, […]

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BC Travel Tuesday: Week 2 Howe Sound Inn & Brewing

Comments 158 by Rebecca Bollwitt

158sharesLast Tuesday I launched a new 10-week series with backyardbc.com where we’ll be celebrating the best in local travel while offering up weekly giveaways for BC residents. backyardbc is a new travel website designed specifically for residents of British Columbia. Essentially a “be a tourist in your own backyard” program, participating hotels & resorts offer […]

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Granville Pedestrian Mall This Summer

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

2sharesThe Granville Pedestrian Mall will be back this summer with the street closing to cars and buses on weekends from June 25, 2011 until Labour Day. After the Summer Spaces trial in 2009, Rediscover Granville in 2010, Olympic and anniversary celebrations, this city is ready to once again enjoy this car-free corridor. Photo credit: to […]

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Easter Activities in Metro Vancouver 2011

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

2sharesEaster is coming up this weekend and whether you celebrate its religious meaning or simply enjoy those irresistible Mini-Eggs, it’s a great time to get together with family and (hopefully) enjoy some sunshine. There are a few events scheduled around Metro Vancouver to help get in the springtime spirit. Photo credit: splorp on Flickr Surrey […]

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Textuality Prize Pack

Comments 143 by Rebecca Bollwitt

146sharesTrying to remember what you were supposed to get at the grocery store? Waiting for a friend at a restaurant? Having a good laugh in situations when your parents text or when auto-correct goes terribly wrong? On April 22nd, the new Canadian film, Textuality – starting Jason Lewis, Vancouver’s Carly Pope, and Arts Club alumnus […]

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Vancouver in a Day

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

1shareTourism Vancouver has been commissioning some very cool projects lately like Kris Krug’s photo essays (capturing Chinatown and Downtown neighbourhoods). Photo credit: Kris Krug for Tourism Vancouver on Flickr Their latest series is with Sean Horlor (Columnist, Producer, star of Don’t Quit Your Gay Job) creating an online video campaign called “Vancouver in a Day” […]

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