February

John

Apr 5, 20221 min read

Buy Local Art at Pacific Market

Vancouver is chock-a-block with memorable private creative spaces. If you've spent some time in the city, enjoyed my other...

John

Feb 15, 20222 min read

Snowy weekend in secret Sasquatch

Less than two hours drive from Vancouver the family-oriented mountain resort of Sasquatch offers an 'old-school BC' snow weekend for a...

John

Aug 17, 20211 min read

Lunch Lady: Saigon Street Food

Vancouver is not short of fantastic Vietnamese options to put a Bánh Mì smile on your dial. Lunch Lady is something different......

John

Jul 18, 20201 min read

Understand local cultural communities at the MOA

Nestled in a perfect ocean-side forest on the edge of the University of British Columbia the Museum of Anthropology promotes awareness...

John

Jun 6, 20201 min read

Farmers markets: local produce & beverages

'Eat local' is the motto of the Vancouver Farmers Markets and they certainly delivers on this promise. There are markets dotted across...

John

Apr 27, 20201 min read

Truck stop fried chicken on your way home from Whistler

After a big weekend of snow sports or hiking Sunny Chibas serves platters of gourmet truck stop fried chicken to hungry punters. Located...

John

Apr 26, 20201 min read

Honey donuts at Deep Cove

Famous fluffy donuts at Deep Cove are a local favourite! Perfect after the Quarry Rock hike or kayak session. There's often a line down...