Top 4 Lesser Known BC Boating Adventures
One of the joys of all nautical activities is getting out into nature, away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. But popular sailing destinations, especially on holidays, can often be crowded, making the whole endeavor lose a little something. Whether you’ve just gotten your BC boating license, or an old hand, you’ll get […]
Weekend Brunch Series – Water Street Cafe (300 Water Street)
With its white table cloths, and full menu, Water Street Cafe is beyond a cafe. In the heart of the Gastown district, across from the famous steam clock, the Water Street “Cafe” has been around since 1988. As a result, because of its long-standing roots in this Vancouver tourist district, the restaurant environment is […]
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt – grand opening on Cambie (Feb 18 & 19)
The international frozen yogurt chain, Menchie’s, is opening on Cambie and West 7th Ave. Stop by on the weekend, February 18 & 19, for free frozen yogurt from 12pm to 5pm.
Coast Restaurant – Valentine's Meal
Went to the Glowbal Group’s Coast Restaurant (1054 Alberni Street) for a (belated) Valentine’s Day meal this week. We started off with the King Crab Temura Roll ($15) which is pretty much the king of the sushi menu, as the most expensive roll on the menu. The tempura crab pieces were layered on the outside of the […]
It's You … Vancouver
Tourism Vancouver’s new destination film uses multiple platforms to send its message and it’s unlike any promotional piece of its kind. Incorporating a local band and original song, “It’s You… Vancouver” is the world’s first professionally produced destination film in music video format. The song is performed by Watasun, a Vancouver-based duo whose music fuses […]
Maple Delights Gastown – Charity Pancake Breakfast (Feb 14, 2012)
Maple Delights (385 Water in Gastown is having a pancake breakfast for charity on Valentine’s Day. Between 8am and 11am, with a $5 donation to the Children’s Heart Network, you get three pancakes, coffee and real maple syrup.