Tix for Feast Portland 2017 Still Available
Feast Portland presented by Bon Appétit, is happening September 14 – 17. And while most of the 40+ events are already sold out, here are a few events …
Good Earth Coffeehouse in Banff, Alberta
I had come to know Alberta-based Good Earth Coffeehouse when they expanded to BC with a location just outside UBC (see review here). So when I …
Visit to Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park
When my family and I did a roadtrip to Banff this summer, we stopped by Emerald Lake in Field, BC. Located in Yoho National Park, Emerald …
Review: McDonald’s Seriously Chicken Sandwich
This past summer, McDonald’s Canada introduced new sandwiches to their premium chicken lineup: the Seriously Chicken Sandwiches. These sandwiches come in two varieties, Tomato & Mozzarella …
Top Thing to Do in Banff: Banff Gondola
Named by TripAdvisor as the top thing to do in Banff, the Banff Gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain is not to be missed. …
Banff Lake Cruise with Brewster Travel
One of the most memorable parts of my summer was exploring the largest lake in Banff, Lake Minnewanka, aboard a boat cruise. Operated by Brewster …
Dinotown, a dinosaur themed park, at Cultus Lake
I remember as a child visiting Bedrock City which was a Flintstones-themed park in Bridal Falls. As a Flintstones fan, it was a child’s dream come …
Harrison Hot Springs Water Sports Water Park
When my family and I visited Harrison Hot Springs a few weeks ago, we decided to take part in some water fun. Some of the …
What to Eat at Nat Bailey Stadium
Vancouver is known for its variety of fun, innovative and tasty food options, which is why it’s no surprise that the city’s iconic Nat Bailey …
Chef’s Tasting Menu at Mak N Ming
Mak N Ming is a new, modern fine dining restaurant in Kitsilano that serves cuisine with French and Japanese influences. They recently were nominated by …
Newly Opened: Yaguchiya Ramen in Metrotown Area
While most of the top local ramen eateries are in Downtown Vancouver, a new ramen house has emerged in the Metrotown area. Meet Yaguchiya Ramen which …
Lakeview Gelato House in Harrison Hot Springs
After a less than stellar experience at Chantilly, my family and I decided to visit a different ice cream spot right after while visiting Harrison …
Harrison Hot Springs Ice Cream: Chantilly
On our day trip to Harrison Hot Springs recently, my family and I decided to cool off from the summer heat at one of the …
Campbell’s Gold Honey Farm and Meadery
On my visit to Abbotsford earlier this month, I made a sweet stop at Campbell’s Gold Honey Farm and Meadery. Campbell’s Gold is an 8-acre farm …
What to Eat at the PNE 2017
A good reason to visit the PNE has always been the food lineup and this year boasts some interesting and daring features. I recently attended a …
Granville Island Brewing Sunshine Coast Hefe
It’s the end of summer and I was invited to take part in the Granville Island Brewing Sunshine Coast Hefe Challenge! Granville’s Sunshine Coast Hefeweizen is a bright, crisp …
Cilantro and Chive in Lacombe, Alberta
One of the must-try restaurants when visiting Central Alberta is Cilantro and Chive in the friendly, small town of Lacombe, Alberta. This family-owned and operated …
Fight Parkinson’s Disease by Drinking Green Tea
Vancouverites certainly love all-things green tea. But what about drinking green tea for a cause? Meet Tea Parky, an online retailer of matcha that has …
Troubled Monk Brewery in Red Deer, Alberta
Troubled Monk Brewery is an award-winning craft brewery located in Red Deer, Alberta. While visiting Red Deer, I had the opportunity to tour the brewery, …
Westerner Days 2017 in Red Deer, Alberta Recap
During our trip to Red Deer, Alberta last month, we had the pleasure of attending Central Alberta’s largest annual summer celebration – Westerner Days. For …
Largest Canadian MUJI Store Opens in Metrotown
Japanese retailer MUJI has opened its first store in Western Canada at Metropolis at Metrotown shopping mall in Burnaby. With 7,770 square feet of retail …