This spring you can stay in shape, and get entry into one of the city’s top attractions, as you climb up 633 steps at the Urban Grind at Harbour Centre.
Urban Grind at Harbour Centre
Where: Harbour Centre Lobby (555 W Hastings St) When: Every Tuesday in March from 4:30pm to 6:30pm
$5 includes unlimited circuits between 4:30pm to 6:30pm, access to the Vancouver Lookout, one beer and DJ entertainment at the top. Climbers will also receive a $5 Harbour Centre Food Court voucher.
Climbers have the ability to customize their workout by completing the route as many times as they like during the allotted time. You can also stay at the top and enjoy 360 degree views of the city from the Vancouver Lookout.
New this year, BC’s very own elite Tower Runner, Shaun Stephens-Whale will be on site on March 7, 14 and 28 to give his stair climbing tips. His most recent accolades include winning the 2017 Rainier Tower Fight for Air Climb in Seattle, and placing third in the Climb to Abu Dhabi Vertical Marathon and third in the Empire State Building Run-Up.
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by Rebecca BollwittDisclosure: Sponsored Post — This post is sponsored by Polar Ice Vodka Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.
Where’s the bear? Polar Ice Vodka’s limited edition bearless bottle has hit store shelves this month. Their iconic polar bear logo has been removed from bottles to raise awareness for Polar Bears International’s mission to keep the magic of Canada’s arctic alive for generations to come.
Scientists predict that as the Arctic continues to warm, two-thirds of the worlds polar bears will disappear within this century. Polar Ice Vodka and Polar Bears International (“PBI”) are working to reverse this trend. Polar Bears International is the only conservation organization whose sole passion and focus is on polar bears.
The primary conservation concern for polar bears is habitat loss and reduced access to their primary prey due to climate change. PBI’s mission is to conserve polar bears and the sea ice they depend on.
Polar Ice Vodka Cocktail Recipe
To get the most out of your Polar Ice Vodka, I have picked out two recipes that will taste delicious, for a cause.
Ice Pick
1 ½ oz. Polar Ice Vodka
6 oz. Iced Tea
Lemon Juice
Moscow Mule
1 ½ oz. Polar Ice Vodka
3 oz. Ginger Beer
¼ oz. Lime Juice
1/2 oz. Simple Syrup*
*(or a teaspoon of sugar)
1 Slice of Lemon or Lime
Share for Support
On Monday, February 27th, which is International Polar Bear Day, I will introduce a one-day fundraising campaign that will support the cause. Stay tuned!
UPDATE It’s February 27th, International Polar Bear Day! For every share & RT this gets on Facebook & Twitter, Polar Ice Vodka will donate $1 to Polar Bears International*!
Engage online this month using #SaveOurSeaIce and following Polar Ice Vodka on Twitter and Facebook. Through media, science, and advocacy, the work to inspire people to care about the Arctic, the threats to its future, and the connection between this remote region and our global climate.
Please enjoy responsibly. Must be 19+ *Donation up to $500.
The long weekend is over, the snow is gone, and flowers are starting to bloom. We’re soon shifting into another season but one thing that isn’t changing is the robust event and activities lineup around town! There’s plenty to do around Metro Vancouver this weekend, and it’s all detailed below.
Things to do in Vancouver This Weekend
Events that run for longer than three days in a row are highlighted in green.
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by Rebecca BollwittDisclosure: Sponsored Post — The #SkiNorthBC series is sponsored by SnowSeekersPlease review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.
This winter I partnered with SnowSeekers, with whom I have done a few fun assignments, to share their #SkiNorthBC stories from destinations in Northern BC.
The team visited Powder King, Terrace, Smithers, Quesnel, and Troll Ski Resort. The fourth story is from SnowSeekers #SkiNorthBC expedition founder Jim Barr aka Doc Pow, as he gets a taste of the culture that is beaming in and around Smithers, BC.
The Culture of Smithers
During the expedition, Dow Pow discovered a craft ski maker and one of the world’s top musicians who have binding ties to their community and no reason to leave. “They may live in one of Canada’s most unique – and, yes, a bit remote – locations but they easily pursue their dreams full-time.”
“Smithers, B.C. is where James Fisher founded Paranormal Skis four years ago, and where seven-time Grammy winner and jazz great Alex Cuba live. Found along the Yellowhead Highway, Smithers may only have 5,000 people but it’s got an impressive cultural scene. That’s what keeps Fisher and Cuba here, and stoked about this place they call home.”
Photo by Doc Pow
“Cuba has now written six albums within this community surrounded by the mountains. He has no problem finding creative inspiration all around in fact when we caught up with him for this story; he was leaving the next day for Victoria to produce his seventh release.
Though the nature of their work means Fisher and Cuba spend a lot of time on the road, they find it pretty easy getting in and out of town with the Smithers Airport and easy access to BC’s highway system.
“I can be out my door and into that mountain environment within minutes,” says Fisher.
“I walk out the door of my shop and can pick you the lines I am going to go hit with the new skis I’ve just created. It’s a great way to stay excited about what I’m doing here.”
For all your Travel Northern BC details, the folks from Northern BC Tourism can help make the planning process smooth.
#SkiNorthBC and explore more! For travellers, SnowSeekers has partnered with National Car rental to secure you a SnowSeekers preferred rate. Make a reservation online, or with an agent and in the Contract field enter XVC4SNO for a savings that could cover your ski pass cost every day.
Real advice, real inspiration, and real experts are set to arrive at the 46th annual BC Home + Garden Show, from February 22-26, 2017. The always popular home and garden show is the most trusted resource for every home improvement project, and today, Marketplace Events is officially announcing its list of must-see attractions at this year’s show.
Featuring more than 425 trusted brands and local companies, and appearances from the industry’s biggest names, including HGTV’s Bryan Baeumler, Carson Arthur and Mike Holmes Jr., the 46th annual show promises to be the best one yet.
BC Home + Garden Show
When:
Wednesday February 22, 2017 4:00pm to 9:00pm
Thursday February 23, 2017 Noon to 9:00pm
Friday February 24, 2017 Noon to 9:00pm
Saturday February 25, 2017 10:00am to 9:00pm
Sunday February 26, 2017 10:00am to 6:00pm Where: BC Place Stadium, Vancouver Tickets: Adults (13+) $16; Adults (13 +) Online $13; Seniors (60+) $13; Seniors (60+) Online $10; Seniors (60+) $6 before 6:00pm on Thursday & Friday Only. Children 12 years & under are free.
Help support affordable housing in the Lower Mainland by donating $1 to Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver when you purchase your ticket for the BC Home + Garden Show.
Show Features
Check out the Main Stage presented by the Vancouver Sun; the Cooking Stage; Feature Gardens, the Vancouver Sun Gardeners’ School; and join the Ultimate Upcycle Challenge!
Get inspiration from the Container Laneway Home by HONOMOBO interior designed by Kendall Ansell Interiors and landscaped by Blue Pine Enterprises Ltd.; stop by Spring Clean presented by Nellie’s All Natural and designed by Dexter Dolores Interiors; and marvel at the Telus Future Home powered by Telus PureFibre and the BC Hydro Smart Home designed by Jamie Banfield Design.
Enter to Win
The BC Home + Garden Show has offered up a prize pack with goodie from one of the featured speakers, Tiffany Pratt.
Tiffany Pratt is an interior designer, stylist, maker, and all-around rainbow-thrower. Her vibrant and multi-faceted design philosophy has transformed countless spaces and homes in Canada. She hosts shows on HGTV and is a regular guest expert on City TV’s Cityline. Tiffany also recently released her first book: This Can Be Beautiful.
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Follow the BC Home + Garden Show on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for more inspiration.
$5 includes unlimited circuits between 4:30pm to 6:30pm, access to the Vancouver Lookout, one beer and DJ entertainment at the top. Climbers will also receive a $5 Harbour Centre Food Court voucher.
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