The rise of the female sommeliers continues as we move north to Vancouver. As our third and final installment of this series on young, female sommeliers in the Northwest, this British Columbia-based...
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Drifters: Sparkling Hill Resort
As a traditional European-style spa, Sparkling Hill Resort in Vernon, British Columbia offers a rejuvenating wellness experience where love-struck honeymooners, stressed-out CEOs and worn-out...
Grazers: Truffle Pigs Bistro & Lodge
When I visit minuscule town of Field, British Columbia (population “fewer than 200,” according to the town’s website), it’s Monday evening and summer is sliding into fall. Heavy clouds hang low on...
Monster Vineyards 2012 Monster Cabs
British Columbia winery Monster Vineyards was inspired by Ogopogo—the “Loch Ness” of Lake Okanagan, and thus, the primary antagonist of Okanaganites’ nightmares. Fortunately, the vineyard, that sits...
In Preview: BC Craft Beer Month
Oktoberfest isn’t the only event that marks October as beer month. More than 90 craft beers have emerged in British Columbia and the goal is to celebrate each and every one. BC Craft Beer Month...
Local Proof: Vancouver’s Spirit Mavens
Vancouver packs a lot of boozy talent into its 115 square kilometers (45 square miles) of British Columbia. On a recent visit, the talents from Odd Society Spirits, Bittered Sling Bitters and Uva...