I had the opportunity to take a 2017 Ford F-150 Lariat Sport, courtesy of Ford Canada, on an eight-day staycation through beautiful British Columbia. The new 2017 Ford F-150 Ecoboost engine now offers an impressive 10-speed transmission (3.5L Twin-Turbo V-6 engine, producing 375 hp) offering a smooth and powerful ride, which was perfect on my first…
TRAVEL | TOFINO: Pacific Sands Beach Resort
Pacific Sands Beach Resort 1421 Pacific Rim Hwy, Tofino, BC, V0R 1Z0 Tel: (250) 725-3322 Our next stop on our eight-day West Coast staycation was the Pacific Sands Resort in Tofino. Tofino is a small town located on Vancouver Island that offers year round surfing and storm watching that attract many people from around the world….
DINE | TOFINO: Wolf in the Fog
Wolf in the Fog 150 4 St, Tofino, B.C. Tel: (250) 725-9653 Wolf in the Fog, a 150 seat restaurant is located in the small surfing town of Tofino, British Columbia. Approximately a four-hour drive for Victoria, Tofino is situated along the West Coast of Vancouver Island. Wolf in the Fog was recently recognised as…
TRAVEL | WHISTLER: Staycation at Four Seasons Resort and Residences
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler 4591 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC, V0N 1B4 Tel: (604) 935-3400 Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler is one of North America’s top mountain resorts having been named Whistler‘s only Forbes Five Star Resort. In addition to world-class skiing, this award-winning Four Seasons Mountain Resort offers the ultimate year-round getaway in…
DINE | Fairmont Vancouver Hotel: Canada 150 Afternoon Tea.
Fairmont Vancouver Hotel 900 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2W6 (604) 684-3131 Hosted in the Private Dining Room of Notch8 Restaurant & Bar, décor includes vintage photographs of hotels such as Fairmont Royal York, Fairmont Banff Springs, Fairmont Empress, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, archival images of guests travelling aboard Canadian Pacific locomotives, and iconic Canadian…
TRAVEL + EVENT | Osoyoos Oyster Festival
In mid-April, I was lucky enough to attend the Osoyoos Oyster Festival. In its sixth year, the festival offers eight unique dining experiences, featuring oysters from across Canada, and award-winning South Okanagan wines, ciders, beers and spirits. Osoyoos is the gateway to the Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys. Just shy of five hours, the drive from…
DINE | Miku Restaurant: Aburi Kaiseki Dinner
Miku Restaurant 200 Granville St #70, Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 568-3900 Last week, my husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary at one of my favourite Japanese restaurants in Vancouver, Miku. This upscale venue is located along the beautiful waterfront of downtown Vancouver, across from Canada Place and offers spectacular views of the North Shore. Miku…
RECIPE | B.C. Blueberry Pineapple Ginger Smoothie
Everyone needs a good smoothie recipe, right? Here’s a tasty one that was provided to me by the BC Blueberry Council. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup (150g) B.C. Blueberries, fresh or frozen 1 cup (240ml) Light unsweetened coconut or almond milk 3/4 cup (175ml)…
DINE | Farmer’s Apprentice revives weekday lunch beginning March 21
Farmer’s Apprentice 1535 W 6th Ave., Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 620-2070 As spring has sprung, so too has regular lunch service at acclaimed South Granville locavore restaurant Farmer’s Apprentice, which revives its midday menu Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting today.In keeping with Chef/Owner David Gunawan’s steadfast belief in the importance of ecological gastronomy, each entry on…
TRAVEL | VICTORIA: The Magnolia Hotel & Spa + Harbour Air + 10Acres Bistro
The Magnolia Hotel & Spa 623 Courtney Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 1B8 Tel: (250) 381-0999 Recently, I had the opportunity for a mini vacation to Vancouver Island with a friend. I was fortunate enough to take Harbour Air – a quick 30-minute seaplane ride from Vancouver to Victoria‘s picturesque Inner Harbour. Upon arrival, we walked the short…
DINE | Bacchus Restaurant & Lounge-Wedgewood Hotel & Spa
Bacchus Restaurant & Lounge – Wedgewood Hotel & Spa 845 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 608-5319 Just around the corner from Vancouver’s shopping district, Bacchus Restaurant & Lounge is found in the award-winning Wedgewood Hotel & Spa. Upon entering the restaurant, the attention to detail is immediately apparent. You are instantly surrounded by luxury,…
DINE│Nightingale
Nightingale 1017 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 695-9500 Nightingale, located in a heritage building in downtown Vancouver’s Coal Harbour, is the newest addition to the Hawksworth Restaurant Group. Opened in May 2016, the two-level, 180 seat room offers high ceilings and modern paper taxidermy for a dramatic impression. Nightingale was designed by multi-award winning Canadian…
