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

  • FASHION/LIFESTYLE

    Helly Hansen ODIN Moon Jacket

    Helly Hansen Spring 2016 Women’s Gear Picks

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 25, 2016

    Around Southern BC, we’re finally seeing double-digit temperatures Celsius and starting to swap out the parkas and boots for lighter layers. I’ve been a fan of Helly Hansen tights for » Read More

  • CALIFORNIA/SPA

    Fairmont Grand Del Mar Spa lounge

    Losing Yourself Between Two Worlds at The Spa at Fairmont Grand Del Mar

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 22, 2016

    Perusing the list of The Spa at Fairmont Grand Del Mar’s treatments online, it’s hard choosing from the list of relaxing, luxurious treatments, from a Vichy body exfoliation to a » Read More

  • BEAUTY/LIFESTYLE

    Nectarine Blossom & Honey

    A Fragrant Mother’s Day Gift Guide with Jo Malone London

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 18, 2016

    Mother’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to spoil your Mom, mother-in-law (or even grandma) with a little something special. Jo Malone London offers a variety of gorgeous scents in several » Read More

  • EVENTS/SUSTAINABILITY

    Finlandia Vodka poster

    Finlandia Vodka: What’s Good for Martinis is Good for the Planet Too

    By Cora Li

    April 15, 2016

    On a beautiful spring early evening, how do you lure a bunch of Vancouverites into a room to talk about climate change? You throw a swanky party and offer vodka!  At » Read More

  • BEAUTY/LIFESTYLE

    MOR lip macarons

    MOR Lip Macarons: A Nourishing Treat for Lips

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 14, 2016

    Melbourne-based cosmetics company MOR recently landed on my radar while browsing Fairmont Pacific Rim’s curated market inside Giovane Cafe. The colourful range of MOR’s lip macaron tins on display there » Read More

  • THEATER/VANCOUVER

    The Cultch Theatre's Children of God

    Vancouver’s The Cultch Unveils 2016/17 Season

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 13, 2016

    At the end of a record-breaking 2015/16 season, The Cultch has launched its 2016/17 lineup. Highlights of the 20-show season include five world premieres by local companies and six Canadian » Read More

  • FASHION/VANCOUVER

    Aritzia purse on model, Vancouver

    Aritzia Takes Over Robson Street This Friday

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 12, 2016

    Innovative design house and fashion boutique Aritzia is set to expand their Robson Street flagship store with an additional 4,800 square feet, bringing the Aritzia and Wilfred boutiques to over » Read More

  • DINING/TEA

    Sakura Sakura green tea

    An Ode to Spring: Sakura! Sakura! Tea Service Launch at The Urban Tea Merchant

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 11, 2016

    TWG’s Sakura! Sakura! green tea is a celebration of spring, honouring Japan’s annual Sakura blossom tradition. The very flavourful, slightly-sweet haute couture green tea is produced in limited quantities. Hanami » Read More

  • OREGON/TEA

    Steven Smith Teamaker, Portland

    Behind the Scenes at Steven Smith Teamaker

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 8, 2016

    I discovered and showcased Portland’s Steven Smith Teamaker awhile back on our site but now that I’m in the PDX, I decide to pay them a visit and see what » Read More

  • CRAFT BEER/OREGON

    Brewvana craft beer tour, Portland

    BREWVANA: Beer Love in the Pearl Craft Beer Walking Tour

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 7, 2016

    Whether you’re a local or out-of-town visitor, there’s never a shortage of craft beers to discover in Portland, Oregon. When I looked into Brewvana Portland Brewery Tours, one of the » Read More

  • LUXURY HOTELS/OREGON

    Hotel DeLuxe, Portland

    A DeLuxe Stay in Portland, Oregon

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 6, 2016

    No matter how many times I’ve visited Portland, Oregon, there always seems to be a corner of the city that I’ve managed to leave unexplored. Hotel DeLuxe is a stately, » Read More

  • THEATER/VANCOUVER

    Good People at The Arts Club

    The Arts Club Theatre’s Good People Gambles with Chance Versus Choice

    By Cora Li

    April 5, 2016

    Uncomfortable topics of class resentment, social divide and personal pride wrestle onstage in David Lindsay-Abaire’s Tony Award-nominated play, Good People, currently playing at the Arts Club Theatre’s Stanley Industrial Alliance » Read More

  • FUNDRAISING/VANCOUVER

    2016 California Wine Fair banner

    Arts Club Theatre’s Popular California Wine Fair Returns on April 25

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 5, 2016

    The 2016 edition of Arts Club Theatre’s California Wine Fair will bring 400 premium wines from 150 top California producers to Vancouver’s Convention Centre on Monday evening, April 25.   » Read More

  • DINING/OREGON

    Little Bird, Portland

    Portland Dining Month 2016: 2 Hits and a Miss

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 4, 2016

    Vancouver and Portland have much in common with one another: both are coastal towns with a lively craft beer and food scene and both have a proper annual food festival » Read More

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