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Visit the Many and Varied Totem Poles in Duncan, BC

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 03:23:39 +0000

While touring Vancouver Island recently, I decided to on a whim to visit Duncan, BC -- a mid-size railroad town that lies about an hour northwest of Victoria.

"I've never been, and I have no idea what's there," I said to my fellow road-trippers.

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Where to Camp near Vancouver

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:12:11 +0000

When you're in Vancouver, you're never far from nature. But sometimes you need a dose of wilderness. Something a little wilder than the seawall.

But just how far can you get away in one weekend, while still having plenty of time to enjoy quiet outdoor life?

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Is Revelstoke BC's Cutest Small Town?

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:04:56 +0000

Revelstoke is actually a city, but with its heritage-fronted main street and friendly locals, it simply has that small-town feel.

Whether you have five minutes or five days to stop, there's something to keep you busy -- including plenty of outdoor activities, local (and national) history, and shopping.

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Where to Stop When Driving through the BC Rockies

Fri, 31 May 2013 01:23:43 +0000

I've spent a lot of time on the road this last week, driving to Calgary and back to Vancouver. Though Alberta's Banff gets the most attention as a Rockies destination, there are plenty of places worth stopping on the British Columbia side of the Rockies border.

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Opening Dates for Vancouver Farmers' Markets

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:29:46 +0000

Fresh veggies and friendly neighbors are staples at Vancouver-area farmers' markets. Though the city does have a winter farmers' market plus great public markets, the summer-season farmers' markets are most fun to explore. And, within a month, all eight of the seasonal markets listed below will be open.

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Longtail Kitchen Opens in New Westminster's River Market

Sat, 18 May 2013 02:48:07 +0000

Eating tasty Thai food at the new eatery from chef Angus An was an easy excuse for visiting New Westminster on Friday. Longtail Kitchen serves Thai street food in a corner of New Westminster's River Market. The bright space has a food-court-meets-café feel, and there's also a garage door that can open up onto a riverfront patio on sunnier days.

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The Grouse Grind is Open for the Season

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:01:45 +0000

The Grouse Grind is open for the season. My advice? Go before the crowds do.

About 100,000 people hike up this intense, 2.9 km (1.8 mile) trail each year. The route is an unpaved odyssey of rocks, roots, and slippery slopes. And you step up nearly 3,000 stairs over the hike's 853-meter (2,800-foot) elevation gain.

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Summertime Night Markets Re-opening

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:59:23 +0000

In Vancouver, we are lucky to have a trio of bright and frenzy-filled night markets either in the city or a short Canada-Line trip away in Richmond. The three markets all offer low-cost wares, tasty food, and live entertainment.

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Spot Prawn Festival this Saturday

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:21:47 +0000

Expect legions of spot-prawn-hungry people at the Fishermen's Wharf this Saturday, for the annual Spot Prawn Festival. Most folks line up, plate in hand, to sample the fresh spot prawns -- though you'll need to already have a sold-out ticket.

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Inside a West End Hotel - Times Square Suites

Mon, 06 May 2013 12:42:50 +0000

Birds chirping, a tree-lined street, and gorgeous rooftop patio make Times Square Suites a rather ideal West End hotel. And that's not to mention that it sits ever-so conveniently on the corner of Denman and Robson streets.

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