Although just a wisp of snow adorned the Okanagan valley, we found ourselves in a snow-blanketed Shangri-la the nearer we drew to Big White Ski Resort. As we counted our blessings for the invitation to attend the resort’s lauded annual event Big Reds at Big White, we were bewildered that we had allowed so many […]

I had a general idea of what FlyOver Canada consisted of just based on word of mouth. I understood it as an interactive and sense stimulating ride made to feel like you’re flying over Canada. With this in mind, I was taken aback when I presented my ticket and was led into a room with […]

A serenity settles into the Okanagan as the bustle of tourists fades to a gentle hum and hilltops are adorned with frosting. The magic continues as communities and wineries string up the lights and glisten up the valley from mid-November to New Year’s. I love the light up ceremonies and Santa Claus parades in all […]

Every year as Christmas approaches, a little bit of Germany pops up in downtown Vancouver and helps spread holiday cheer. The Vancouver Christmas Market has returned to the Queen Elizabeth Plaza and after admiring from afar previous years I decided to make my first visit. As soon as you walk in through the entrance you’re […]

With its cheerful streets lined with merrily lit trees and quaint old world architecture draped in red ribbons and verdant green boughs, Victoria is a wonderful place to visit over the Christmas season. Downtown in particular sings with the holiday spirit, with shops offering locally made goodies perfect for gift giving, and daily activities sure […]

By Brandi Schier, Tourism Sun Peaks Wine glass in hand, arms linked with a friend, you stroll through the snowy alpine village of Sun Peaks, stopping occasionally to refill with another sip from a different BC winery. It’s dark outside, but the shops and restaurants are glowing, spilling soft light and jovial guests out onto […]