Top 5 “What to Do” Guides for Vancouver

Posted by Rishad, April 29th, 2010 | Category: Food and Beverage, Vancouver | No Comments »

Vancouver is a city with a LOT to do. As most are aware, Vancouver is far from a one dimensional city. It hosts some of the best outdoor activities, cultural attractions, places to eat and things to see.
Capilano Suspension Bridge| Photo: Brandon Godfrey
Everyday, thousands of tourists flock to the city to discover firsthand [...]

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My Visit to the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival

Posted by Rishad, April 26th, 2010 | Category: Events, Vancouver | No Comments »

This weekend I attended the Playhouse International Festival Tasting at the Vancouver Convention Center.

The festival attracts some of the biggest industry names and is firmly established among the best and oldest wine events in the world. It features wine tastings and pairings, gourmet dinners and luncheons, educational seminars and culinary competitions.
The Tasting Room
Inside the [...]

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A Sneak Peek At The Pan Pacific’s Summer Fresh Menus

Posted by Rishad, April 22nd, 2010 | Category: Events, Food and Beverage | No Comments »

Beginning April 22, the Pan Pacific Vancouver will be offering a brand new Summer Menu for guests at the Café Pacifica Restaurant and Cascades Lounge.
Pacific Rim Seafood Platter
Beginning this week, the culinary team, led by Executive Chef Daryle Nagata, will introduce new items including: Seared Ahi Tuna, Linguine with Qualicum Bay Scallops, Herb and Dijon [...]

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House Wine’s Michaela Morris Talks Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival

Posted by Rishad, April 19th, 2010 | Category: Events, Vancouver | No Comments »

From April 19-25, the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival will take place at the Vancouver Convention Center.
The festival attracts some of the biggest industry names from around the world and is known as the continent’s premier wine event. It features wine tastings and pairings, gourmet dinners and luncheons, educational seminars and culinary competitions.
Michaela Morris and Michelle Bouffard [...]

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Earth Day Canada: Top 10 Actions To Help the Environment

Posted by Rishad, April 16th, 2010 | Category: Events, Green | No Comments »

Celebrated every April 22, Earth Day is the largest, most celebrated environmental event worldwide.
View of Paris from the Eiffel Tower | Photo: Ben Heine
This year, over 6 million Canadians will join 1 billion people in over 170 countries in staging events and projects to address local environmental issues. Nearly every school child in Canada will [...]

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The Pacific Club Floor: A View From The Clouds

Posted by Rishad, April 15th, 2010 | Category: The Hotel | 1 Comment »

High above the city on the 22nd and 23rd floor is the Pacific Club Floor of the Pan Pacific Vancouver.
The floor itself has 32 rooms, 13 suites and its own VIP lounge.  The Club Floor is known for its stunning views, personalized care and attention to detail.
To see what all the fuss was about I [...]

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Tourism Vancouver Sets New Records During 2010 Winter Games

Posted by Rishad, April 10th, 2010 | Category: 2010 Games, Vancouver | No Comments »

Tourism Vancouver is the leader when it comes to attracting visitors to the city of Vancouver.
As I got a chance to surf their uber-cool website and blog, I discovered their organization provides informative, up-to-date information on all things that are going on in the city and are able to help tourists and locals plan events and [...]

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Grab Your Ticket: April Events At The Vancouver Convention Center

Posted by Rishad, April 9th, 2010 | Category: Events, Vancouver | No Comments »

It’s now back to business as our neighbours, the Vancouver Convention Center and Canada Place, re-open their doors since the 2010 Winter Olympics came to an end.
Photo: Vancouver Convention Center
This week, the Vancouver Convention Center saw the California Wine Fair and the F5 Expo attract thousands of guest and attendees taking part in the [...]

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Post-Olympics: 42 Newspapers Deliver Their Final Verdict On Vancouver

Posted by Rishad, April 5th, 2010 | Category: Vancouver | 1 Comment »

It has now been just over a month since the 2010 Winter Olympic Games rounded up in Vancouver.
Photo: Brandon Godfrey
For a few weeks, the world got a chance to see what our beautiful city and people had to offer (with the stereotypes momentarily on hold). And like gracious guests, we invited all visitors into our [...]

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Promotion: Try Four Award-Winning Oyster Bay Wines

Posted by Rishad, April 2nd, 2010 | Category: Events | No Comments »

For the month of April, the Pan Pacific Vancouver is excited to offer its Oyster Bay collection of wine at a special discounted rate.
Since its very first vintage, which won gold at the 22nd International Wine & Spirit Competition in London in 1991, Oyster Bay has continued to define the very stature and style of New [...]

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