Brittania Mine Museum: Vancouver Excursions

April 12, 2013 Leave a Comment
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I'd driven past it many times before, not sure exactly what the giant structure jutting out from the side of the mountain was. Upon closer inspection, I realized that it was a a mine - no longer operational - turned in to a museum. Most people who drive the Sea-to-Sky Highway north from Vancouver are heading to Whistler. Greg and I took a trip up to the Britannia Mine Museum on a lovely, sunny afternoon. We spent a good 2 hours exploring the museum and went to Squamish for lunch at our … [Read more...]

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Vancouver Crate and Barrel Store Opening — Spring Ready!

March 21, 2013
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One of my favourite perks about being a blogger in Vancouver, is attending store openings. A long time fan of Crate and Barrel — having spent hours walking around every one I have come across, while travelling in the USA — I was super-excited when I heard of one opening in Vancouver. The wait was finally over, Greg and I got to check out British Columbia's first Crate and Barrel store, last night, before it was open to the general public. The only other Crate and Barrel store that I've … [Read more...]

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Vintage Modern Spring Picks from Urban Barn

March 17, 2013
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 This young city doesn't have much in the way of old buildings or historical landmarks. The buildings downtown have to fit in with a rigid style, so that the gorgeous mountain and ocean views can be appreciated — basically, it’s all glass. This doesn't mean that Vancouver's residents don't enjoy classic décor, or only like stark interiors. I also love injecting my décor with pieces that look older than they are — vintage-style furniture and accessories. There’s no doubt that Vancouver … [Read more...]

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Vancouver Survival Essentials — Must-Haves

March 12, 2013
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Like other cities and areas of the world, Vancouver has a distinct style, and there are certain essentials one needs in order to both fit in and make it through weather-wise. My friend's girlfriend is moving to the city for the first time and in order for her to successfully make it through the rainy spring and the rest of the year, I put together this Vancouver survival essentials list. … [Read more...]

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Fighting Cabin Fever in Vancouver

February 28, 2013
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Though I rarely suffer from boredom, due to the fact that I am interested in too many things, I do tend to get restless. Being cooped up inside for an extended period of time will always leave me wanting to get out of the house, if only to go for a walk. Going for a walk is definitely a great way to combat cabin fever. Walking helps you clear your head, gives you exercise and makes you happy. My friend Isra advocates bundling up and going out for a walk, even with 3 kids and several feet of snow … [Read more...]

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Spring Break in Vancouver

February 22, 2013

When I went to the University of British Columbia (for many, many years), we had 1 week off in February, known as Reading Week. In 2010, because of the Winter Olympics, we got an extra week off (!!!), supposedly for students to be able to volunteer during the Olympics, which were (in case you have been living under a rock) held in Vancouver, Canada. The extra week off made a lot of sense, because Olympic events were being held on campus, and there were dorms and other facilities available for … [Read more...]

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December in Deep Cove, B.C.

December 8, 2012
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Last weekend I drove down to Deep Cove—which is only about 20 minutes away from where I live in North Vancouver. The view of the mountains, the marina and the ocean (Burrard Inlet) is pretty amazing: … [Read more...]

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Late Fall in North Vancouver Weekend Photos

November 26, 2012
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I was going for a walk this weekend and noticed that, while most of the leaves have fallen of the trees, there were still a few that had gorgeous fall-coloured leaves. On a rare sunny Sunday, I took the pictures below: … [Read more...]

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A Relaxing Tranformation- Raw Hair Lounge North Vancouver

November 17, 2012
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Last Saturday I started out my weekend with a trip to a place I hadn't been in over a year—a hair salon! Yes, it is a little embarrassing, but true. My hair is typically worn very long, and it grows quickly, so even when I do have it cut, it doesn't stay on the short side for very long. I absolutely love going to the salon as I find the experience really relaxing. . .that is, unless I cheap out and go to any old salon I can find. That's exactly what I (stupidly) did last year when I was in … [Read more...]

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New Balinese Wood Carvings at the Fragrant Wood Gallery Vancouver

November 15, 2012
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Last night I was in the always-interesting gallery district in South Granville, Vancouver. There was still a buzz about the street, even after places had shut down for the night. The Fragrant Wood Gallery was hosting an opening for their new collection of Balinese wood carvings. … [Read more...]

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