Vancouver International Improv FestivalWhile the film fest blasts away, don’t forget about the other international festival happening this weekend – the Vancouver International Improv Festival (VIIF).  Not only will your sides split from the international talents gracing the stage, but a week long pass is just $45 (!!!!). 

This marks the 12^th year of VIIF existence & all shows take plac ...

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, PH9 702 KING EDWARD Ave E, Vancouver East, British Columbia

Mountain and City views from this top floor 2-bedroom/2-bathroom condo with 140 SqFt west-facing balcony. Great open-concept floor plan with no wasted space. Large, well separated bedrooms. Master with walk-through closet and ensuite. Stainless steel appliances, thick granite, quality la ...

Vancouver International Film FestivalGet ready filmies, the VIFF kicks off tonight with acclaimed Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodovar’s The Skin I Live In (which we managed to wrangle tickets for… very excited, my friends!).

VIFF is the 5^th largest film festival in North America, screening nearly 400 films from 80 countries over 10 screens - roughly 150,000 seats are sold over this 2 week ...

Indoor Sky Diving @ The Fly ZoneIt’s a bird… It’s a plane… It’s a blast!Walking into the Fly Zone, right away my eyes were drawn to the photos surrounding the front desk: suspended in mid-air, no walls, no safety net, just bodies hovering, Superman-style, like birds in the wind.  Very, very cool.

The Fly Zone is yet another example of the supremely cool activities available in our beloved co ...

I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, 56 870 7TH Ave W, Vancouver West, British Columbia

This uniquely designed 3 level, 1 bed & den, 1 bath townhome is topped by a gorgeous private 325 sq ft roof terrace with panoramic 180 city & mountain views! Located in the most desirable location in Fairview Slopes this lovely home features solid hardwood floors throughout & a Italian-inspir ...

Gelateria Dolce Amore

We may be a season too late for this, but Gelateria Dolce Amore is home to the best gelato in the city.  Nuzzled in the heart of Vancouver’s “Little Italy” on Commercial Dr., the family owned shop specializes in small batches of handcrafted gelato goodness & mamma mia are their scoops delicious. 

I recently had the finest scoop of gelato to date with Black Forest, ...

Riding a scooter may feel a tad ridiculous, at first, but it’s also ridiculously fun & one of the dwindling number activities easy on the pocketbook these days.  While entertaining some university buds from out of town, we resolved to rent some 49cc beasts & ended up having the best afternoon. 

At only $16 / hour + gas (roughly $0.65 / hour… seriously), our grand total f ...

There are not many things that will get me out to Abbotsford, I think the last time I was out there it was to get my dog fixed because it was way less expensive. Poor Dog.

The right mixture of food will get me to travel long distances, and this Eat! Fraser Valley could be just the right mix. Running from September 16^th -18^th at the Abbotsford Tradex this event features Celebrity chefs, po ...

Not many people know about this patio and it is basically hanging over the most pristine beach in Vancouver. The Galley Patio and Grill is located on the upper level of the Jericho Sailing Club. Finding the entrance to this place almost seems like you are going somewhere you shouldn’t as you slide by the chain link fence entrance to the Sailing Club compound.

Upstairs you are greeted by a ...

The Granville Island Water Park is the largest FREE water park in North America, and it’s about to close for the season. Painted pavement with water pipes, fire hydrants, sprays, slides and special area for toddlers… Open from 10am to 6pm running from late May until September 5^th (Labour Day) the Granville Island Water Park is one awesome way to spend the day with your family.

After you are ...