Celebrating those brilliant blossoms, Sakura Days Japan Fair brings a Japanese tradition to Vancouver. Hosted in the elegant VanDusen Botanical Gardens, the spring fair offers delicious treats, music, haiku writing, tea ceremonies and goods from across the Pacific. Under the …
The Government of Canada, Province of British Columbia, and TransLink released the finalized names of the stations along the progressing Evergreen Line. The contentious transit project has been subject to delays, funding issues and controversy; but now it’s clear that …
Main Street-Science World is the oldest station serving SkyTrain. Opened in 1983 when the system was just a demo line prior to the start of Expo 86 (actual service didn’t begin until December 1985), TransLink has identified Main Street-Science World …
With the weather getting cooler, a German tradition is just around the corner. The Vancouver Christmas Market will light up the plaza in front of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre from November 24th to December 24th, 2012. The Christmas market is …
Even though the weather of late doesn’t quite fit the season, the trees around Granville Island have transitioned into their autumn complexions. The Public Market is always a great place to take a few photos – so many colours, objects and scenes …
It was a delicious weekend at Abbotsford’s Tradex where the Fraser Valley Food Show brought everything food and drink related together under one roof. Everything from sausage making to cheese tasting to handmade pastries gathered under the roof of Abbotsford’s …
While Vancouver isn’t exactly blessed with sunshine, there is one celebration this coming long weekend that’s sure to lighten what’s been a dreary month. Carnaval del Sol returns to Granville Street this Saturday, June 30th. From 10:00 am until 10:00 …
Last night, a supermoon lit up the evening skies providing an up close look at our lunar neighbour. Not as large as I expected, but it was still pretty brilliant. I ventured out last night with my camera and 55-300mm …
If you’ve never given any thought to the change in your pocket, you may want to check before taking transit. The new loonie and toonie coins aren’t being accepted in TransLink‘s ticket vending machines. According to a News1130 story, TransLink …
Putting on a stunning pyrotechnical show is expensive, something that has haunted the Celebration of Light for much of it’s lifetime. In recent years, the event has gone from four nights to three and was on the verge of disappearing altogether without …
