BCPassport: Discover Vancouver & Beyond

04/28/2012

Congratulations to Grinder & Coola for their extra long nap! Head up and see them at Grouse Mountain soon and say "Good Morning"

On Friday, April 27th, Grinder & Coola came out of 158 days of hibernation. That's their second longest slumber in 11 years!

04/27/2012

Today I ate at Cactus Club, the new one on the beach at Denman. It was fantastic. The building is beautiful and the greenest commercial building in North America, the staff is attentive and really happy, the food is great - much of it Rob Feenie inspired - and the views are the best in the city.

And the prices are great for what you get. I had the Szechuan Salmon Rice Bowl for $16 and my dining companion had the short rib sandwich for $16 as well. Both were yummy.

I didn't have one but someone at the table next to ours was drinking a 'spiked frapp,' frozen cappuccino martini with vodka, kahlua, creme de cacao and whipped cream. Can't wait to go back.

The only other thing I'd mention is that the place gets crowded in the evenings, really crowded - 2 hour wait crowded. We went at lunch time - actually at 11:30 - it opens at 11:00 - and got a window table, so I'd suggest lunch is the time to check it out.

04/26/2012

This year's Festival of Light fireworks display will be held on July 28, August 1 and August 4. The three countries competing are Vietnam, Brazil and Italy. Nothing like sitting on the beach watching the most amazing fireworks displays you've ever seen.
http://tiny.cc/yg2cdw

Vietnam, Brazil and Italy will be the three countries competing in this year's Celebration of Light fireworks display in English Bay that will be held July 28, Aug. 1 and Aug 4.

04/26/2012

Vancouver Magazine just presented its best Vancouver Restaurants for 2012. Read all about it here: http://tiny.cc/l11cdw

Comforting, casual food is all the rage these days—we've added to the roster of Vancouver magazine Restaurant Awards two new categories: Best Pizzeria and Best Noodle House—but our panel of judges confirmed that upscale dining is back, and

04/07/2012

With the Cherry Blossoms in full bloom in Vancouver, it's like we are surrounded by gardens. But there are also great gardens in Vancouver and the surrounding areas including VanDusen Botanical Garden, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden or even heading over to Victoria to see The Butchart Gardens.

Book a trip to visit Victoria & Butchart Gardens
http://www.bcpassport.com/victoria-and-butchart-gardens-tour/
or
Check out our Gardens in Vancouver Page.
http://www.bcpassport.com/vancouver-gardens/

04/07/2012

It looks like it will be a nice weekend in Vancouver. Get out and enjoy it!

03/30/2012

Unsure what to do on a rainy Vancouver day? Check out the great ideas for Indoor Adventures!

http://www.bcpassport.com/adventures/

Vancouver attracts sports and outdoor enthusiasts from all around the world because the city is blessed with many great geographical features that encourage activities. Besides being surrounded by water on three sides, Vancouver is bordered [...]

02/13/2012

A fun song to listen to while enjoying spectacular views in and around Vancouver including Capilano Suspension Bridge, Grouse Mountain Resort, the Sea to Sky Highway, Granville Island and more.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lIAYPopVBXM

Tourism Vancouver's new destination film uses multiple platforms to send its message -- and it's unlike any promotional piece of its kind. Incorporating a lo...

02/11/2012

Unsure what to do with your Valentine for 2012? Perhaps check out of one of Vancouver's Fantastic Festivals on BCPassport.com. Perhaps it's the Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival or Vancouver Mountain Film Festival!

http://www.bcpassport.com/vancouver-festivals/

Vancouver has a lot to celebrate and it often celebrates with a festival. For 2011, here is a list of the festivals you can enjoy. From the International Jazz Festival and the International Film Festival [...]

12/31/2011

The new bcpassport.com website went up this week, finally. Perfect for the new year. The site has been up over 10 years and this is the best site we've ever had. Check out the new look.

12/31/2011

Vancouver was supposed to have a really cold winter, the coldest in 20 years. Turns out so far, we've had about the warmest winter in 20 years. The local ski hills aren't that happy about it but the rest of us are.

12/23/2011

My Sunny Christmas Retreat