Lush evergreens, waves lapping at a pebbly beach, snow capped peaks, are all images that would make any local homesick for the Pacific Northwest. However, the soaked streets, glistening reflections from headlights and neon signs, and a couple huddled under an umbrella are scenes that really get me. I can’t help but feel something for […]

It’s always tough to come up with unique gift ideas, whether you’re looking to provide a keepsake for a wedding party, a gift for clients, or surprise a friend with something that’s totally their own – made just for them. Sigil & Growler is a local company in Vancouver that creates custom, laser engraved growlers […]

The Vancouver Mural Festival launched this weekend, with walking tours and live music all around the Mount Pleasant, Main Street, and False Creek Flats area. Over 40 murals have popped up, splashing the neighbourhood with colour and providing many priceless photo ops. Vancouver Mural Festival The ambitious initiative hopes to transform the way art is […]

Immerse yourself in a virtual experience this summer with MIRAGE at Metropolis at Metrotown. Launching in June, this exciting visual, audio and digital experience runs until September 5, 2016. MIRAGE has been custom designed for Metropolis at Metrotown using state of the art projection technology and a mirrored ceiling and floor. Summer Installation at Metropolis […]

This Christmas, add even more magic and wonder to your holiday activity lineup by checking out Enchanted Nights at Bloedel. The Bloedel Conservatory, celebrating 46 years on December 6th, is one of Vancouver’s most spectacular hidden gems. As Canada’s largest single-structure conservatory, you’ve probably spotted its geodesic-style roof at QE Park and if you’ve ventured […]

The 19th annual Eastside Culture Crawl will showcase 457 artists over 4 days in 83 buildings and hopefully you will be one of the 25,000 visitors who check out the work of local painters, sculptors, potters, photographers, glassblowers, and furniture designers. Eastside Culture Crawl There is no admission fee. The Crawl opens a door to […]

Since 1975, the Surrey Art Gallery has featured art from local, national, and international artists. Now in its 40th year, the gallery has been focusing on the city itself and the talented creative people, born-and-raised and from around the world, who call it home. Surrey Art Gallery’s 40th Anniversary Throughout the past 40 years, there […]

This summer I have the enviable task of sharing adventures and writing about some of the Sunshine Coast’s many festivals through a partnership with FestivalSeekers. Once I’ve published my story for them, I’ll be posting an accompanying photo collage on Miss604. Follow all of these stories through my Sunshine Coast tag. Sunshine Coast Art Crawl […]

This post has been contributed by Liron Gertsman, Volunteer with the 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 […]

Metropolis at Metrotown is celebrating the International Year of Light with an exciting digital and visual experiential event. Inspired by artist Yayoi Kusama’s mirrored infinity room and the Social Soul experience at the 2014 TED Conference, the LIGHTROOM is a unique and artistic installation comprised of a 60 second walk-through experience tied to social media. […]