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

  • DINING/VANCOUVER

    Village Bistro squash and quinoa salad

    Village Bistro Serves Up Canadian Comfort Food in Davie Village

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    November 4, 2015

    Village Bistro’s been open for just over a month, having recently rebranded from the former Lips Resto. This Davie Village spot now focuses on casual West coast dishes with a » Read More

  • AUDIO/TECH

    Outdoor Tech Buckshot Pro

    Outdoor Technology’s Buckshot Pro 3-in-1 Bluetooth Speaker

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    November 3, 2015

    It’s a speaker! No, it’s a power bank — AND a flash/strobe light! Introducing Outdoor Technology’s Buckshot Pro, a little portable bluetooth speaker big on sound. Plug it in via » Read More

  • AUTOMOTIVE/GADGETS

    ZUS smart car charger

    Meet Zus: The Well-Designed, Dual USB Smart Car Charger

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    November 2, 2015

    I was recently introduced to ZUS, a cool little gadget designed in Germany offering 4.8 amps of recharge power that will also find your car via its own iOS and » Read More

  • FASHION/LIFESTYLE

    Icebreaker Bliss Wrap

    Icebreaker’s Bliss Wrap Provides Stylish, All-Season Wardrobe Options

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    October 30, 2015

    Active wear brand Icebreaker designs its products with sustainability in mind. Every garment begins at New Zealand’s Southern Alps, with sheep herds located in 120 high country stations covering two » Read More

  • LUXURY HOTELS/WASHINGTON

    Pierside Kitchen at Semiahmoo Resort and Spa

    An Autumn Break at Semiahmoo Resort and Spa

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    October 29, 2015

    A return to Blaine, Washington’s Semiahmoo Resort and Spa in autumn brings quiet, sunny days with beautiful foliage surrounding the property. We decided to head down at the end of » Read More

  • FASHION/LIFESTYLE

    El Naturalista Yggdrasil ankle boots

    Fall/Winter Kicks: El Naturalista’s Yggdrasil Ankle Boot

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    October 28, 2015

    Spanish shoemaker El Naturalista is known for its high quality, handmade leather shoes for men and women. From Merino wool slippers to fashionable high heels and boots for women, the » Read More

  • BRITISH COLUMBIA/CRAFT BEER

    Darkling Oatmeal Stout

    Now Sampling: Cannery Brewing Company’s Darkling Oatmeal Stout

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    October 26, 2015

    Cannery Brewing Company’s Darkling Oatmeal Stout is a complex seasonal, with a bitter chocolate flavour and a butternut squash nose, combining for an ultimately bittersweet, smooth autumn sipper. Containing a » Read More

  • GADGETS/TECH

    Logiix World Traveler Jet Setter adaptors

    Logiix 2015 Holiday Gadget Roundup

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    October 23, 2015

    Stocking stuffers or easy-to-pack travel gadgets? You decide. We found three cool, fun (and useful!) gadgets from Logiix to include in our holiday tech shopping series. Never get stuck without » Read More

  • BRITISH COLUMBIA/CRAFT BEER

    Knucklehead Pumpkin Ale

    Now Sampling: Cannery Brewing Company’s Knucklehead Pumpkin Ale

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    October 23, 2015

    Back in the Cannery Brewing Company lineup this fall is Knucklehead Pumpkin Ale. The pumpkins are grown locally for the brewery by Harker’s Organics in Cawston, BC. Knucklehead is a » Read More

  • GADGETS/TECH

    HiRise Deluxe for iPhone/iPad

    Twelve South’s HiRise Deluxe Pedestal for iPhone and iPad

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    October 22, 2015

    Charging, watching, and listening hands-free at eye level — that’s the beauty and function of Twelve South’s HiRise Deluxe for iPhone and iPad. It’s made from sleek, sturdy steel to » Read More

  • EVENTS/VANCOUVER

    2015 Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown

    2015 Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    October 21, 2015

    Fall brings with it cloudy skies and cooler air, but it’s also an excuse to warm up by indulging in delicious comfort food. Vancouver foodies will have a chance to » Read More

  • FASHION/LIFESTYLE

    Clarks Janey Mae oxfords

    Janey Mae Oxfords by Clarks Artisan Series: Perfect for Fall and Winter Wardrobe Pairing

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    October 21, 2015

    These aren’t your ordinary oxfords! Clarks designed these cheeky Janey Mae casuals with an organic feel, butt seams and hand-stitched detailing for an updated, unstructured design. They’re super comfortable due » Read More

  • TECH/URBAN GEAR

    Lowepro Adventura SH 100 II

    Lowepro Adventura SH 100 II Camera Bag for Action Video or Compact Cameras

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    October 20, 2015

    I recently attended the London Drugs tech conference in Whistler, BC where I met with Lowepro’s Canadian rep and had the chance to check out the latest, ever-growing collection of » Read More

  • DINING/VANCOUVER

    The Great Lobster Cookbook

    The Ultimate Lobster Experience with Chef Matt Dean Pettit

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    October 19, 2015

    Chef Matt Dean Pettit of Toronto’s Rock Lobster Restaurants and cookbook author of The Great Lobster Cookbook, in partnership with Samuel Adams beer will be travelling to Vancouver early next » Read More

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