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

  • THEATER/VANCOUVER

    Patricia Cano in The (Post) Mistress, Vancouver

    For Every Letter, a Story in Tomson Highway’s The (Post) Mistress

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    February 12, 2016

    Arts Club Theatre audiences were treated to Tomson Highway’s The (Post) Mistress, the second Arts Club production in the newly-opened Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre. The space has » Read More

  • FUNDRAISING/VANCOUVER

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    Rare Finds 2016: A Feast for the Senses at Sheraton Wall Centre

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    February 11, 2016

    Rare Finds is an annual fundraising cocktail party to benefit the Rare Disease Foundation. This year, the gala benefit returns for the seventh time, to be held at Sheraton Wall » Read More

  • DINING/VANCOUVER

    Salt Tasting Room, Gastown, Vancouver

    Happy Hour with a Twist: The Italian Gas Station Experiment

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    February 10, 2016

    By now, Gastown’s Salt Tasting Room should be on everyone’s cured meat and cheese radar. The 50-seat restaurant showcases a fine selection of artisan cheese, local charcuterie, BC/international wines as » Read More

  • FASHION/LIFESTYLE

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    Clearly’s Cool, Slightly Retro Derek Cardigans

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    February 9, 2016

    Last year, I was finally faced with needing prescription eyewear. My husband’s been a long-time contact lens customer at Clearly, but I’m not (yet) comfortable with the idea of putting » Read More

  • THEATER/VANCOUVER

    Studio 58, Vancouver

    Four Play: Studio 58’s The Train Carr & Numbers

    By MJ Ankenman

    February 5, 2016

    Four Play is a collection of four plays presented by Vancouver’s Studio 58, Langara College’s theater school. The plays are written, performed and produced by both students and recent grads. » Read More

  • AUTOMOTIVE/TECH

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    Previewing the 2016 Toyota Prius

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    February 4, 2016

    Confession time: we’re a Toyota family. My first car in college was a Toyota Corolla; my Mom, brother and sister-in-law all own Toyotas as well. While I’ve been behind the » Read More

  • LIFESTYLE/WELLNESS

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    Delving into the World of YUM

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    February 2, 2016

    For foodies, there’s nothing like cracking open a new cookbook and noting what recipes to try first. We’re also recipe and food photography lovers, but there’s times when you try » Read More

  • FASHION/LIFESTYLE

    Ayla bamboo glove collection

    Unique Valentine’s Gifts for Travel Lovers

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    February 1, 2016

    A couple of wonderful ideas for the travel-minded woman in your life — from comfy, practical fingerless gloves to beautiful gold-plated tribal jewelry from Mali, West Africa. Ayla Bamboo Gloves » Read More

  • FUNDRAISING/VANCOUVER

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    Science of Cocktails: A Unique Night of Fun For a Great Cause

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    January 31, 2016

    We recently caught wind of a cool event happening at Science World next week: Science of Cocktails! TELUS World of Science will open its doors on Thursday evening, February 4, » Read More

  • AUDIO/TECH

    Sennheiser RS 185 headphones

    Test Driving Sennheiser’s RS 185 High Fidelity Wireless Headphone System

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    January 29, 2016

    We recently got the Sennheiser RS 185 wireless headphone system sent to our office to test drive. The box contents include headphone, transmitter, optical cable, RCA audio cable, power supply » Read More

  • BEAUTY/LIFESTYLE

    L'Occitane product assortment

    L’Occitane en Provence: Fragrant Valentine Gift Ideas

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    January 28, 2016

    With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, I thought a fragrant gift guide would be in order. One of our favourite brands, L’Occitane, just happens to have a great assortment of romance-minded » Read More

  • EVENTS/VANCOUVER

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    Stop and Smell the Rosés at Vancouver TheatreSports’™ Grapes of Laugh

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    January 27, 2016

    Join Vancouver TheatreSports™ on February 25 for Grapes of Laugh, an evening of great wine, tasty eats, fabulous auction items plus emcees Fred Lee and Howard Blank. This special evening » Read More

  • GIVEAWAYS/VANCOUVER

    Yale Saloon, Vancouver

    CONTEST! Win One of Two Gift Cards to The Yale Saloon

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    January 27, 2016

    Giddy up! Vancouver’s Yale Saloon offers a little something for everyone! The recently-reopened Yale Saloon has one of the biggest smokers in town, putting a big smile on Chef Mark Crofton’s » Read More

  • LIFESTYLE/SHOPPING

    Vancouverscape, luxury candle assortment

    A Scented Romance: Luxury Candles for Valentine’s Day

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    January 26, 2016

    Chocolates, red roses, jewellery and greeting cards. These often come to mind when thinking of Valentine’s Day gifts. While we tend to stock up on candles for the winter holidays, » Read More

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