Culinary cornucopia. Foodie heaven. It all came in to focus when we trekked to Salt Spring Island for the annual Sip and Savour Harvest Food and Drink Festival. When I lived on Salt Spring back in the 1970s, the island was a haven primarily for retirees, a few pioneering families, and “hippies”. The ensuing four decades […]

Whistler’s Cornucopia is an exciting 10-day event filled with beer, brunches, culinary stage series, dinners, drink seminars, gala tastings, industry and educational workshops, luncheons, nourishing health and wellness, parties, retreats, and of course, wine. Not sure where to start? Don’t worry, we’ve done the research and asked the Cornucopia pros to ensure you’re covered with our day-by-day Beginner’s […]

There is no “off season” or bad time to visit Milner Gardens and Woodland in Qualicum Beach. The historic 70 acre (28 ha) waterfront estate, created with the heart and eye of a true artist, has something to offer the general public at any time of the year. It is one of our very favourite Vancouver […]

Exploring Vancouver Night Markets is a perfect way to spend a weekend evening during the summer. The markets are fun for the whole family, offering everything from food trucks, to live music, shopping and games for the kids. The markets are popular with tourists and locals alike, and they’re a great way to find unique gifts, sample different foods and […]

By Miyuki Shinkai, BC Culture Days Ambassador  If you’re into outdoor music festivals, June is a great time to visit BC’s Sunshine Coast. During the second weekend of June, I attended the annual Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival, a weekend full of amazing music, dancing, sunshine and celebrations. If you’re into jazz music, this is one not to be missed. Here […]

Vancouver is an amazing place – but sometimes, you just need to get out of the city. And the best thing about this place is, when you do, you have endless options; in a matter of minutes, you can be out of the downtown core and cruising towards a getaway in BC’s nature, whether your […]