For a certain segment of the market accustomed to superlatives—super cars, superstars, super premium—where do you stay when you travel? In many cities in the world, the choice is simple: Shangri-La. For the last five years, Vancouver has been part of the Shangri-La...
You think growing grapes on the maritime lashed Wine Islands is tricky? What about tea leaves? Never say never to Victor Vesely and Margit Nellemann, owner/operators of Cowichan Valley’s Tea Farm. A few years ago they planted 200 uncovered tea plants, and are...
Nothing complements a scorching day like an ice cold beer. To help you beat the heat and quench your thirst, brewers and beer lovers from around the Pacific Northwest are hosting a bounty of beer-focused events throughout the month of June. Clear your calendars and...
This story ran in the fall print edition. For more in-depth stories like this, subscribe or pick up a copy at your local newsstand. Behind Victoria’s “Tweed Curtain” of stately English manors, historic houses, English-village tinged architecture and cozy shops has...
Victoria-based friends Kyle and Geoff were dissatisfied with the sugary, sweet tonics widely available on our market, so they decided to create their own. New Theatre Spirits' Tonic was created with professionals in mind, contains only natural ingredients, and...
Proof that sustainable is sexy? That green is the new black? That vegetarian dining can be modern and fresh, filling and fulfilling? Okay, maybe that’s not such a big stretch. But what about a busy restaurant that creates just ONE pound of waste per month? The...
Vancouver’s Granville Island is one of the most visited sites in Canada, trailing the massive Niagara Falls for the busiest landmark in the country. Tucked into the bustling city of Vancouver, the island is a maze of artisans, independent shopping, buskers, the...
This. This! This is what I’d like to see more people doing on the Wine Islands—sparkling wine. NOT, contrary to popular belief, because it’s a way to use up "under ripe" grapes. Because our cool, maritime climate and ancient volcanic soils can support grapes...
Otherworldly Tofino, on the far west coast of Vancouver Island, is an incredible place and one that holds many special things to me. And one of those special things in Tofino is Tacofino. Yup. Tacos. Out of a food truck. Not just any old tacos, mind. Nor any old...
If you haven't heard of the Sovereign Opal grape, fret not, because virtually no one else has either. This grape was developed by Agriculture Canada (marechal foch with golden muscat) to thrive specifically in the particular conditions found in the Okanagan Valley....
