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Vancouverscape, a Vancouver based blog covering travel, tech, and lifestyle

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    Professional travel blogger

    London Calling: Onboard WestJet’s Inaugural Vancouver to Gatwick Flight

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    May 18, 2016

    In grand style, WestJet held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and party at Vancouver’s YVR Airport on May 6 to celebrate its new nonstop routes to Gatwick Airport. WestJet’s Calgary and Toronto » Read More

  • PHOTOGRAPHY/URBAN GEAR

    Lowepro StreetLine BP 250 Backpack

    On the Road with Lowepro’s StreetLine BP 250 Backpack

    By Tyler Ingram

    May 16, 2016

    Last week we took the Lowepro SH 180 shoulder bag through its paces. This time, it’s the BP 250 Backpack. Both are part of Lowepro’s recently-launched StreetLine series, perfect for » Read More

  • DINING/VANCOUVER

    Soft Peaks Ice Milk Bars

    Get Ready to Greet Summer with Soft Peaks Ice Milk Bars!

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    May 13, 2016

    We’re looking forward to a summer of long, sunny days that include refreshing eats and drinks. And to help greet the warmer days, Soft Peaks Ice Cream has announced a » Read More

  • EVENTS/VANCOUVER

    Expo 86 Vancouver

    Museum of Vancouver: Recollecting 86

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    May 11, 2016

    Expo 86 was a game changer for the city, one of the largest public events ever held in British Columbia. Expo was a catalyst for major real estate, infrastructural and » Read More

  • PHOTOGRAPHY/URBAN GEAR

    Lowepro SH 180 shoulder bag

    Test Drive: Lowepro’s StreetLine SH 180 Shoulder Bag

    By Tyler Ingram

    May 9, 2016

    A lifetime search for the perfect camera bag. Something that many photographers already know: the perfect camera bag – one that does it all for you – doesn’t exist. I’d » Read More

  • LIFESTYLE/TECH

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    The Internet of Things: Our Wired Lifestyle

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    May 6, 2016

    The following article was submitted by Charles Bell for inclusion on Vancouverscape and was edited for style and tone. More and more, we’re hearing about the Internet Of Things (often » Read More

  • CHARITY/VANCOUVER

    Chef Eraj Jayawickreme

    Trevor Bird Included in Cookbook Supporting Canadian Food Banks

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    May 5, 2016

    Want to know what’s hot in food this summer? According to Chef Trevor Bird, owner of Vancouver’s Fable Restaurant, “simple Italian” is set to be all the rage. Chef Bird is » Read More

  • LUXURY HOTELS/VANCOUVER

    OPUS Hotel, Vancouver, BC

    A Weekend Escape in the City at OPUS Hotel Vancouver

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    May 4, 2016

    OPUS Hotel knows a few great ways to indulge your inner weekend. With an advance online check-in system, we were taken care of via text messages on our smart phone » Read More

  • COCKTAILS/VANCOUVER

    The Keg spring cocktails

    Previewing The Keg’s Newest Spring-Inspired Cocktails and Martinis

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    May 3, 2016

    Colourful, pretty cocktails — just the thing to greet spring! The Keg’s new line of over 12 crafted cocktails made the rounds last week at a media preview party up » Read More

  • FASHION/LIFESTYLE

    Scotch & Soda jacket detail

    Dutch Brand Scotch & Soda Arrives at Richmond Centre

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    May 2, 2016

    Known for its vintage/bohemian sensibility and free-spirited aesthetic, Dutch fashion brand Scotch & Soda has recently opened the doors of its first Canadian West coast location at Richmond Centre. This » Read More

  • GADGETS/TECH

    Lowepro DashPoint AVC 40 II

    The Redesigned Lowepro DashPoint AVC Series

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 29, 2016

    Last year, Lowepro introduced a line of camera bags perfect for both protecting and carrying action video gear. I reviewed the AVC I as part of a GoPro travel accessories » Read More

  • FASHION/URBAN GEAR

    Fjallraven No. 21 Rucksacks

    Our Fjällräven Travel Gear Guide for Spring

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 28, 2016

    Think Fjällräven in Vancouver (and likely in many other North American cities) and the ubiquitous Kånken comes to mind, yet there’s so much more to the well-loved Swedish brand than » Read More

  • DINING/VANCOUVER

    WildTale lobster plate

    Flying Pig Duo Ring in One Year with Yaletown’s WildTale Coastal Grill

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 27, 2016

    Last weekend, the crowd was in full swing to celebrate all things seafood with the team at WildTale Coastal Grill, located in the heart of Yaletown’s busy culinary corridor. Feasting » Read More

  • FUNDRAISING/VANCOUVER

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    North Vancouver Firefighters and Legendary Musicians Collaborate in Support of Youth Mental Health

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 26, 2016

    Vancouver music lovers, rope off May 26 on your calendars! The District of North Vancouver Firefighters Charitable Society will host local musicians Barney Bentall & The Legendary Hearts, Odds, Tom » Read More

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