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

  • AUTOMOTIVE/BRITISH COLUMBIA

    Volvo's V60 T5 Cross Country

    Vancouver Island Getaway with Volvo’s V60 T5 Cross Country

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    September 30, 2020

    It’s a cloudy September morning as we board the BC Ferries Queen of Cowichan from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay. We’re taking the opportunity to explore Northern Vancouver Island, a » Read More

  • CYCLING/URBAN GEAR

    Vancouverscape x Nutcase Helmets

    Cycle and Skateboard in Style This Fall With a Nutcase Street Helmet

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    September 28, 2020

    Portland, Oregon is an uber cycle-friendly city that hosts bike traditions such as the month-long Pedalpalooza each June. And Portland-based Nutcase aims to make helmets cool to look at and » Read More

  • DINING/VANCOUVER

    Pacific Yacht Charters

    Pacific Yacht Charters Launches Off-The-Boat Holiday Catering Service

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    September 25, 2020

    We’ve enjoyed buffets and drinks on board Vancouver’s Pacific Yacht Charters for years, however 2020 has obviously meant a different kind of dining experience to us all. In case you’re » Read More

  • OPERA/VANCOUVER

    Vancouver Opera Announces 2020-2021 Digital Season

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    September 23, 2020

    Vancouver Opera is excited to announce a reimagined 2020–2021 season that will embrace digital content with a diverse, high-quality series of programming marking the company’s first-ever digital season. “Vancouver Opera » Read More

  • FITNESS/TECH

    Apple Fitness+

    Apple Fitness+ Personalized Fitness Experience to Arrive Later This Year

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    September 21, 2020

    Apple just unveiled Fitness+, the first fitness experience built for Apple Watch, arriving later this year. Apple Fitness+ will intelligently incorporate metrics from Apple Watch right to your iPhone, iPad, » Read More

  • HEALTH/TECH

    UBC James Dyson Award Attentiv

    UBC Engineering Team Wins 2020 National James Dyson Award

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    September 18, 2020

    The James Dyson Award (JDA) is an international design award that celebrates, encourages and inspires the next generation of engineering students to solve a real-world problem. Winning solutions are selected » Read More

  • BRITISH COLUMBIA/OUTDOORS

    Last Frontier Heliskiing

    Last Frontier Heliskiing Offers Fully Refundable Deposit If Borders Stay Closed

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    September 16, 2020

    Last Frontier Heliskiing’s once-in-a-lifetime offer allows Canadian ski enthusiasts to put a fully refundable $1,000 deposit down to secure booking in the event that international borders remain closed for the » Read More

  • LIFESTYLE/TECH

    Lexon Peashub USB Hu

    Our Current Faves in Tech, Home, Wellness & RFID Security

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    September 14, 2020

    Summer’s winding down, and with that, we’re starting to look at products that will keep us productive indoors (and in some cases, entertained on the road), from yoga mats to » Read More

  • LIFESTYLE/TECH

    Dyson V11 Outsize Cordless Vacuum

    Test-Drive: Dyson V11 Outsize Cordless Vacuum

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    September 11, 2020

    This is our first foray into the world of Dyson vacuum cleaners, so we’re producing this feature as first-time users, taking this beautiful new V11 Outsize for a test-drive around » Read More

  • GADGETS/TECH

    BTS: Twelve South’s HiRise Duet for iPhone and Apple Watch

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    September 9, 2020

    Twelve South’s HiRise Duet is an upgrade from the HiRise for iPhone/iPad; it now includes an integrated Apple Watch charging disk and its own power supply (versus USB connectivity). This » Read More

  • BRITISH COLUMBIA/SIGHTSEEING

    Top travel blogger

    An Afternoon at Sea with Prince of Whales Adventures

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    September 8, 2020

    Aiming for a change of scenery, particularly one that includes fresh, salty air and ocean breezes? Then we highly recommend a tour with local outfitters Prince of Whales. Now I » Read More

  • BRITISH COLUMBIA/OUTDOORS

    Kelp Reef Adventures Victoria

    Paddling Victoria’s Waterways with Kelp Reef Adventures

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    September 4, 2020

    If you’re looking to explore Victoria from a refreshing, engaging water perspective, get fitted into a kayak for a two-or three-hour tour of Juan de Fuca Strait (or the city’s » Read More

  • BRITISH COLUMBIA/LUXURY HOTELS

    Top travel blogger

    A Luxurious, Late Summer Getaway to Victoria’s Inn at Laurel Point

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    September 2, 2020

    One of my favourite spots in Victoria, BC has always been the little corner of the city near the Inn at Laurel Point. I regularly stay in this area because » Read More

  • THEATER/VANCOUVER

    She Sells Sea Shells

    United Players of Vancouver Announces 2020-21 Season

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    August 31, 2020

    FIVE female directors! FOUR female playwrights! THREE Canadian premières including TWO North American premières! Do you miss local theater? We sure do! Join the United Players of Vancouver for their » Read More

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