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Tour Guys Murders Mystery and Mayhem Tour

Comments 17 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Walking tours are a fantastic way for visitors to learn about our city and for locals, they help us understand more about our own backyard — while often being highly entertaining. Tour Guys, Vancouver’s largest walking tour company, has re-launched their overwhelmingly popular “Murders, Mystery and Mayhem” tour for a third straight year. Photo credit: […]

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Win Tickets to the Doolin’s Saturday Night Live Halloween Party

Comments 12 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Over the years we have become well-acquainted with Doolin’s Irish Pub on the corner of Granville and Nelson as it is the home of the Vancouver Southsiders (and we’re members). Hearty portions, a variety of menu options, local craft beer, and a festive atmosphere can always be found at this downtown pub. This month, they’ll […]

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FlyOver Canada for Halloween

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Vancouver’s latest attraction is FlyOver Canada, a fantastic flight simulation ride for all ages at Canada Place. The 30 minute experience (preshow, boarding zone, and the 8 minute Ultimate Flying Ride) will have you taking off into the giant dome screen with the latest in projection and ride technology creating a true flying experience complete […]

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Homelessness Action Week: Eastside Stride

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Homelessness Action Week (“HAW”) is coming up Saturday, October 12th to Sunday, October 20th and to participate, the Union Gospel Mission will be hosting a series of Downtown Eastside walking tours, called the Eastside Stride. Visitors will be hosted by a local guide on a two-hour tour around the neighbourhood to learn about its history. […]

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BC Craft Beer Month

by Rebecca Bollwitt

It’s only fitting that we celebrate BC Craft Beer Month since it was right here in the Greater Vancouver area that John Mitchell opened the first modern craft brewery in Canada back in 1982. Today, there are over 70 craft breweries in the province and craft beer has bubbled up to 12.7% (of all beer […]

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Variety Market and Auction

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The Variety Market and Auction is the fundraising shopping event of the year and it will take place on Sunday, October 6th at the Westin Bayshore. Presented by Buy-Low Foods, proceeds from this brunch, live auction, silent auction, and bargain grocery shopping event benefit Variety. The BC chapter of Variety was established in 1965, and […]

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Date Night in the City: Loden Hotel and Tableau Bistro

by Rebecca Bollwitt

It may seem like a simple task to book a romantic evening for two professional thirty-somethings in the city who have no pets and no kids but John and I often find our “date nights” are few and far between. A busy day job, a company to run, client projects and commitments make us some […]

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Vancouver Rock Balancing

Comments 6 by Rebecca Bollwitt

When strolling around the Seawall in downtown Vancouver, Stanley Park or along False Creek, you are bound to see seagulls or herons, perhaps a harbour seal, and most likely a fantastic west coast sunset. Another staple sight on the waterfront is balanced rocks. Stacked high, sometimes with sticks incorporated between layers of stones, these sculptures […]

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Pacific Centre Construction Update

by Rebecca Bollwitt

This morning the very last white panel from the exterior of Pacific Centre was removed. The infamous white facade that wrapped around the building’s Howe, Robson, and Granville walls made it one of the most disliked structures in downtown Vancouver for decades. Once occupied by Eaton’s and then Sears, the exterior and interior renovations are […]

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Cinematheque Kickstarter Quest for Digital Cinema

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Movie houses in Vancouver have had a rough time in recent years with legal battles and closures for some. One Vancouver film institution, The Cinematheque, is doing what it can now by enlisting the public to assist in funding for their digital conversion – ensuring that a legacy of film preservation and entertainment lives on […]

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