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Travel

Hotel pricing wars

Travelers booking hotels online over the last few years have encountered an increasingly complex process.

Top Vancouver getaways: The Four Seasons Resort Whistler

Just outside the dynamic little upper village of Whistler, British Columbia,  rises the Four Seasons Resort Whistler, positioned next to the Blackcomb Mountain ski area. This award-winning...

Overindulgence, meet Taste Washington

The two-day event is the largest single-region wine and food event in the United States, so it comes as no surprise that dilly-dallying isn't the most strategical approach.

Aava Whistler Hotel in Whistler, BC: value, eco-friendly comfort and convenience

Aava Whistler Hotel has a lot going for it, and it doesn't break the bank.
Taste Washington

Cross the border and taste Washington

Oenophiles and foodies will unite this weekend in Seattle for the 16th Annual Taste Washington festival at the CenturyLink Field Event Center.

Kumsheen Celebrates 40 years of River Excellence

It all started with one little raft, a few paddles, eight miles of Thompson River whitewater, and a VW van loaded with enthusiasm. Four decades later, Kumsheen and I have both matured but I’m just as...
Snowboarding and skiing at Big White

Big White: Epic skiing and boarding in British Columbia

Skiing and snowboarding at Big White, British Columbia. Steeps, glades, and Champagne powder.
Car2Go in Vancouver: Service Area

Car2go migration patterns in Vancouver: Where did the Smart Cars go?

March of the Smart Cars: Car2go movement patterns in Vancouver.

Where to stay in Victoria, British Columbia: The Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe

Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort has a spectacular waterfront location overlooking Victoria Harbour. The resort features sophisticated design in modern rooms. For the savvy traveller seeking a...

Snowy white heads aplenty during Sunwolf's winter eagle viewing tour

While there may not be snow in the city, there was a ton of it in Brackendale when I spent a night in the riverside cabins at Sunwolf Outdoor Centre.