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

  • DINING/VANCOUVER

    PiDGiN mushrooms and peas

    PiDGiN Revamps Menu, Announces New Executive Chef Shin Suzuki

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    March 19, 2015

    On the occasion of bringing new Executive Chef Shin Suzuki on board, PiDGiN hosted a group of media and food writers to its award-winning Gastown eatery earlier in the week. » Read More

  • CHARITY/VANCOUVER

    Thierry macarons

    Fifth Annual Jour de Macaron Returns to Vancouver March 20

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    March 18, 2015

    Jour de Macaron returns to Vancouver for the fifth year in a row on Friday, March 20, with many citywide bakeries offering a special macaron and/or supporting a cause with » Read More

  • FASHION/LIFESTYLE

    El Viajero shoes by El Naturalista

    Spring Footwear Preview: El Naturalista’s El Viajero Mary Janes

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    March 18, 2015

    Out here on the West coast, spring is definitely in the air, and these pretty little El Viajero mary janes by El Naturalista capture the season in a range of » Read More

  • CRAFT BEER/EVENTS

    Raise a Glass to Inaugural Squamish Beer Festival, Saturday, July 11

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    March 17, 2015

    Following Howe Sound Brewery’s Third Annual Tap Takeover to take place on Saturday, March 26, Squamish will host its first-ever craft beer festival on July 11 from 1 pm to » Read More

  • THEATER/VANCOUVER

    One Man, Two Guvnors Vancouver

    The Arts Club Theatre Announces Groundbreaking 52nd Season

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    March 17, 2015

    Arts Club Theatre’s 52nd season includes programming at a brand-new, purpose built theatre on West 1st Avenue in Olympic Village, the West First Stage (replacing the Revue Stage), as well » Read More

  • CRAFT BEER/NOVA SCOTIA

    North Brewing Belgian Milk Stout

    Now Sampling: North Brewing Company’s Belgian Milk Stout

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    March 17, 2015

    At first, Halifax’s North Brewing Belgian Milk Stout tastes like a fortified wine (with the nose of a Cabernet Sauvignon), followed by sweet molasses, with mellow chocolate and coffee flavours » Read More

  • NOVA SCOTIA/OUTDOORS

    Hatfield Farm horse ride

    Time to Giddy Up with a Winter Horseback Ride at Hatfield Farm

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    March 16, 2015

    I haven’t yet been horseback riding in the snow, but there’s a first time for everything. Hatfield Farm, located in Hammonds Plains, a quick half-hour jaunt from downtown Halifax, offers » Read More

  • CULINARY/NOVA SCOTIA

    Savour's chocolate torte by Tess

    Halifax Gastronomy: Experiencing 2015’s Savour Food & Wine Show

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    March 12, 2015

    One of the main highlights and focus of my recent Halifax trip was attending Savour Food and Wine Show at the WTCC. Having a five-minute indoor walk from the hotel » Read More

  • LUXURY HOTELS/NOVA SCOTIA

    Lord Nelson Hotel grandfather clock, Halifax

    Destination Lodging, Halifax Style: Old World Charm Meets Modern Luxury

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    March 11, 2015

    On a recent week-long trip to Halifax, I was based in two different hotels, each with a unique character and charm. The stately Lord Nelson Hotel and Suites at 1515 » Read More

  • CRAFT BEER/VANCOUVER

    Dead Frog 2015 Commander Imperial Stout

    Now Sampling: 2015 Dead Frog Commander Imperial Stout

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    March 9, 2015

    As we cracked open a 650ml bottle of Dead Frog’s 2015 Commander Imperial Stout last week, we were greeted with dark caramel aroma and taste, followed by a hint of » Read More

  • AUTOMOTIVE/TRAVEL

    Fraser River Lodge totem pole carving

    Weekend Getaway: Getting Back to Basics at Fraser River Lodge with Ford Canada

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    March 2, 2015

    There’s nothing like taking things down a notch and heading out to rustic surroundings for a weekend, this particular one spent with Ford Canada and a group of fellow bloggers » Read More

  • FITNESS/GIVEAWAYS

    Helly Hansen Pace winter tights

    Keep Warm Into Spring Training with Helly Hansen Women’s Pace Tights

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    March 2, 2015

    Depending on where you are in Canada, you could either be faced with winter advisories or smelling the newly-budding hyacinths (sorry rest of Canada, our rents are what they are » Read More

  • VANCOUVER/WINE

    VIWF wine bottles

    Vancouver International Wine Festival: Our Wines of Australia Picks and More

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    February 27, 2015

    It’s officially Shiraz Week in Vancouver, as Australia takes the stage at the 37th Annual Vancouver International Wine Festival with a global focus on Syrah and Shiraz wines. There are » Read More

  • EVENTS/SPORTS

    2015 Dew Tour Amateur Series

    Event Alert! Two-Day Dew Tour Am Series Hits Sun Peaks March 27 & 28

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    February 27, 2015

    The Dew Tour Am Series, North America’s premier amateur ski and snowboard competition, is returning to Canada next month. The two-day competition will take place at Sun Peaks Resort in » Read More

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