Until October 26 you can enjoy an evening of fabulous wine and food from some of Yaletown’s finest restaurants. Over 20 Yaletown restaurants are participating, but you should book asap as lots of Vancouverites jump at the chance to get a fine meal at a non-Yaletown price.Not only will you get a great dining experience [...]

We stumbled across a fantastic store in North Van last week called nood - new objects of desire. It’s full of stylish furniture, accents, bags and luggage, etc.  We picked up a few things for the office and noticed that they have two other locations: Vancouver and Burnaby. Certainly an excellent place to explore on [...]

The first line from the recent Globe and Mail article about the BC Ferries trouble sums it all up - “Another week, another service disruption for B.C. Ferries and its passengers.”
So what are the alternatives?  Have you tried the various services like Helijet or West Coast Air?
Helijets website has this blurb:
Helijet is proud to have [...]

Even though the Merrit Mountain Music Festival (aka Mountainfest) starts today and we hope to have a stunning review of Monty Python’s Spamalot, we are really looking forward to Saturday, July 12th.
The Broadway Wine Shop will be hosting a complimentary tasting with Venturi-Schulze Vineyards and Benton Brothers Fine Cheese. This tasting will be held this [...]

Everyone needs some good head to toe pampering every now and then!  The lower mainland has an amazing selection of spas & salons for all your beautifying, highlighting, exfoliating & detoxifying needs! Here is a list of some our our favorites!

Bliss Hair Studio
#1108, 736 Granville Street
Vancouver
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Ethos Spa Vancouver Day Spa
2200 West 4th Avenue
Vancouver
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Antiquity Day Spa [...]

We get asked for recommendations on local businesses all the time here at BCXS.  People want to know where to go to find the best gym / spa / hairdresser / plumber / landscaper / computer geek / etc in BC. (Yes, not only Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley but all over… OK, usually [...]

Did you know there are over 105 farmers’ markets throughout British Columbia whose vendors make, bake, or grow your food? Farmers’ markets operate in every type of community across British Columbia: cities, suburbs, and rural communities. Markets vary in size and sophistication from large, sheltered, year round markets to a few farmers with trucks parked [...]

I know we are almost half way through June but we’re new and the rain hasn’t helped much.  But now the weather is improving and it’s time to dust of the bike and go for a spin!
From BEST:
Get on a bike this June and take a ride for fun, for health, and for the environment! [...]

A call went out on Twitter yesterday (follow us here) for the recommendation of a yoga instructor to teach at a workplace. We replied back with a few that we are familiar with, all located in Vancouver. This post will expand on our recommendations.

“Reducing corporate stress and bringing the benefits of Yoga into the workplace.” [...]

Father’s Day is fast approaching, as we posted about previously, and trying to find the perfect gift for dad isn’t always an easy thing to do. But don’t be discouraged, dads are actually easy to buy for and generally appreciate any gift given to them. The trick is getting him something that he actually wants [...]