• HOME
  • ABOUT
    • OUR CONTRIBUTORS
    • FAQ
  • REVIEWS
    • APPS
    • BOOKS
    • CULINARY
    • CYCLING
    • PHOTOGRAPHY
    • SPA
    • TECH
    • THEATER
  • FEATURES
    • AUTOMOTIVE
    • AVIATION
    • BEAUTY
    • CRAFT BEER
    • CRUISING
    • DINING
    • EVENTS
    • FASHION
    • GIVEAWAYS
    • LODGING
    • LUXURY HOTELS
    • WINE
  • DESTINATIONS
    • ASIA
      • CHINA
      • JAPAN
      • S. KOREA
      • TAIWAN
    • CANADA
      • ALBERTA
      • BRITISH COLUMBIA
      • MANITOBA
      • NEW BRUNSWICK
      • NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR
      • NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
      • NOVA SCOTIA
      • ONTARIO
      • PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
      • QUEBEC
      • SASKATCHEWAN
      • YUKON
    • CARIBBEAN
      • ANGUILLA
      • ANTIGUA
      • ARUBA
      • BAHAMAS
      • BARBADOS
      • BONAIRE
      • BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
      • DOMINICA
      • DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
      • CURAÇAO
      • PUERTO RICO
      • SAINT MARTIN
      • SINT MAARTEN
      • ST. KITTS & NEVIS
      • TURKS AND CAICOS
    • CENTRAL AMERICA
      • BELIZE
      • COSTA RICA
      • MEXICO
    • EUROPE
      • AUSTRIA
      • BULGARIA
      • DENMARK
      • ENGLAND
      • FRANCE
      • GERMANY
      • HUNGARY
      • ICELAND
      • IRELAND
      • ITALY
      • LATVIA
      • LITHUANIA
      • NETHERLANDS
      • NORWAY
      • RUSSIA
      • ROMANIA
      • SCOTLAND
      • SERBIA
      • SPAIN
      • SWEDEN
      • TURKEY
    • OCEANIA
      • AUSTRALIA
      • FIJI
    • SOUTH AMERICA
      • BRAZIL
      • ECUADOR
    • USA
      • ARIZONA
      • CALIFORNIA
      • FLORIDA
      • HAWAII
      • IDAHO
      • ILLINOIS
      • LOUISIANA
      • NEW YORK
      • OREGON
      • TEXAS
      • TENNESSEE
      • WASHINGTON
  • CONTACT
  • WORK WITH US
  • OUR POLICY

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

  • OREGON/OUTDOORS

    Portland Japanese Garden

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    July 12, 2011

    I mentioned hoping to get to the Portland Japanese Garden in last month’s UBC Nitobe Memorial Garden post, and luckily a visit was in the cards on our recent trip. » Read More

  • OREGON/TRAVEL

    Portland, Oregon Highlights

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    July 11, 2011

    We just returned from a highly enjoyable two-week road trip through Oregon. Our adventures started in Portland, a mostly scenic seven-hour drive from Vancouver, BC. Classy, über modern The Nines » Read More

  • NATURE/VANCOUVER

    UBC Gardens: A Day Out in Nature

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    July 7, 2011

    We recently stumbled across a couple of great city escapes for garden and nature lovers. The UBC Botanical Garden contains its own version of Cliffwalk and the Capilano Suspension Bridge: » Read More

  • OUTDOORS/VANCOUVER

    Capilano Suspension Bridge

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    July 5, 2011

    After previewing Capilano Suspension Bridge’s Cliffwalk attraction last month in the downpour, I felt a proper visit to the entire park was in order to greet the summer.

  • MUSIC/VANCOUVER

    Early Music Vancouver: La Douceur

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    June 30, 2011

    “La douceur” translates to “sweetness” in French, the theme for this extraordinary concert. Two of baroque music’s finest players will transport you to the Old World glory of the French » Read More

  • MUSIC/VANCOUVER

    2011 Vancouver Folk Festival

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    June 28, 2011

    The Vancouver Folk Festival returns this July 15-17 for its 34th year. As usual, an eclectic and energetic line-up await new fans and veterans alike. Tickets for the festival are » Read More

  • THEATER/VANCOUVER

    MAMMA MIA! Comes to Vancouver

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    June 24, 2011

    Seen by over 45 million people around the globe, Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus’ global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! has been performed over 3,800 times alone at Broadway’s Winter Garden » Read More

  • MUSEUMS/VANCOUVER

    Colour of My Dreams at VAG

    The Colour of My Dreams

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    June 23, 2011

    This week, I visited the Vancouver Art Gallery’s The Colour of My Dreams exhibit. Throughout the ground floor exhibition, rooms are divided into various themes, holding a total of 350 » Read More

  • MUSIC/VANCOUVER

    Saengerfest 2011

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    June 22, 2011

    If you can make your way to UBC’s Chan Centre later this week (and weekend), you’ll be rewarded with the 27th Pacific Coast Swiss Singing and Yodeling Festival, otherwise known » Read More

  • THEATER/VANCOUVER

    Henry VI: The Wars of the Roses

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    June 21, 2011

    Vancouver’s Bard on the Beach Festival is proud to present an adaptation of Shakespeare’s Henry VI, Parts I, II & III, Henry VI: The Wars of the Roses. [Henry VI » Read More

  • HISTORY/VANCOUVER

    Harbour cruise, Vancouver

    Harbour Cruises turns 100

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    June 20, 2011

    Harbour Cruises is well-known amongst the Vancouver tourist circuit, but I discovered that as a local, it’s an equally enjoyable experience that offers an alternative view of our beautiful city.

  • MUSIC/VANCOUVER

    MusicFest Vancouver Top 10

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    June 17, 2011

    Now in its 11th season, MusicFest Vancouver offers more than 40 concerts and educational events this summer, including hundreds of talented performers from around the world. It’s hard to pick » Read More

  • EXHIBITIONS/VANCOUVER

    Bald eagle at Vancouver Aquarium

    Vancouver Aquarium: For the Birds

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    June 17, 2011

    Last night I was invited to preview the Birds Up Close show at the Vancouver Aquarium. This unique live show and demonstration is on until September 5th. Visitors to the » Read More

  • EVENTS/VANCOUVER

    Breakfast with Robert Clark

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    June 16, 2011

    This morning’s Canadian Chef’s Conference (CCFCC) breakfast featured Chef Robert Clark, Executive Chef of C Restaurant. Similar in theme to Monday’s session with Rob Feenie, Clark used different points to » Read More

« Previous Entries
Next Entries »
  • IG FB Twitter YT “Bluesky
  • Ariane Colenbrander, San Juan
    Well HELLO there! Glad you stopped by.

    Founded in 2010, Vancouverscape is an award-winning blog written and edited by designer, writer and photographer Ariane Colenbrander. Our site’s focus is on luxury travel, tech, and lifestyle. Read how it all got started right over here.

  • Eskimo Travel ad banner 2026

  • TBEX Travel Photography Nominee

  • AS SEEN IN:

    Media Logos 2018/Vancouverscape

  • COMMUNITY LOVE

    Museum of Vancouver logo
    Vancouver Aquarium logo

return home

COPYRIGHT © 2010 - 2026 VANCOUVERSCAPE; ISSN 2369-081X. All Rights Reserved. Proudly powered by WordPress.

This site may generate income from advertisers, affiliates, and paid posts. Product reviews are based on personal experience and are unpaid.