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Solve the Legend of the Gastown Gold, a Vancouver Mysteries game experience set in the Wild West Coast in 1886. A detective will start your mystery and help with clues if you get stuck. A Vancouver Mysteries character actor will meet you in the hotel’s lobby lounge with everything you
Canada’s premier whisky festival is back on January 24th and January 25th! The tenth-anniversary edition of Whisky Global, the highly anticipated event that celebrates the rich and diverse world of whisky promises to be an exceptional experience for whisky connoisseurs and novices alike. Held at Paradox Hotel, the event will
The Vancouver Community College (VCC) Foundation is proud to announce the return of Flourish, its signature fundraising event, taking place on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at the VCC Broadway campus (1120 E. 7th Ave). This annual event is a celebration of food, wine, and philanthropy, bringing together alumni chefs, industry
Following a thrilling 2024 and celebration of their 20th anniversary, Chambar will welcome Clos du Soleil for an exclusive Winemaker’s Dinner happening on March 12. This four-course, long-table dinner pairs Chambar’s bold flavours and refined techniques with thoughtfully chosen wines from Clos du Soleil, an artisanal winery located in the
Cosmic Nights: Space Sustainability Join us for an illuminating evening as we explore the challenges and innovations shaping the future of space. Sip on drinks, enjoy delicious snacks, and engage with experts on the urgent topic of space sustainability. From the benefits of satellites to the growing issue of space
Dicky's Dumps is back with another one-day Snack Bar pop-up in Chinatown! Join us August 16th from 11am-6pm at Say Hey Cafe & Deli (156 East Pender) for a day of incredible eats, perfectly paired wines, and good vibes. Last year's snack bar takeover was just the beginning – this
On August 16th, the streets of South Granville will transform into a walkable tasting route, where ticket holders can explore over 20 curated stops featuring unique selections from local wineries, distilleries, and cideries – all perfectly paired with stylish finds and creative surprises. Think aperitivo hour meets gallery hop, with
A wine bar pop-up at the very chic Fable cafe and showroom. Tasty wine pours paired with a food menu of light snacks and dumplings by Dicky's Dumps, all served on Fable dinnerware. One-night only!
Yes Shef, Vancouver’s most anticipated culinary event returns for its 5th anniversary. This one-night tasting, hosted at the Fairmont Pacific Rim’s opulent Star Sapphire Ballroom, brings together many of British Columbia’s top women chefs and their culinary mentees. Guests are invited to explore 15+ stations of unforgettable food and drink,
Grapes to Glass is a four-session Wine Education and Tasting Series. You will use your senses as you learn about the important elements of wine production, from grape-growing to enjoying the finished product, with a special focus on B.C. wines. Over the course of these sessions, you will taste over
Indulge in a vibrant evening of live flamenco music and dance, paired with Spanish tapas and your favourite beverage. This season, our tablao proudly showcases three extraordinary additions to our lineup: artists new to our stage but celebrated in the flamenco world, each with decades of commanding experience. Experience flamenco
Grapes to Glass is a four-session Wine Education and Tasting Series. You will use your senses as you learn about the important elements of wine production, from grape-growing to enjoying the finished product, with a special focus on B.C. wines. Over the course of these sessions, you will taste over