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

  • CRAFT BEER/NOVA SCOTIA

    Garrison Brewing In Session ISA

    Now Sampling: Garrison Brewing Company’s In Session ISA

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    March 20, 2015

    Garrison Brewing’s newest release, In Session ISA (India Session Ale), is an easy sipper, nutty and smooth with a subtle hoppy bitterness containing both citrus and tropical fruit flavours. This » Read More

  • BUSINESS

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    From a Blogger’s Perspective: Why Get Paid at All?

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    March 20, 2015

    I’ve often had this discussion with fellow bloggers, my husband, and friends in the community. What exactly IS the worth of a blog post to a PR company or event » Read More

  • CHARITY/VANCOUVER

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    16th Annual Healthy Chef Competition Returns to Vancouver’s Hyatt Regency

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    March 19, 2015

    For 15 years, the Healthy Chef Competition has challenged groups of BC-based culinary schools, hotels, and restaurants to gather their fruits, herbs, and vegetables, square off against one another and » Read More

  • DINING/VANCOUVER

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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