In 1899, artist Emily Carr travelled to Ucluelet via a steamship. During subsequent visits, she drew a series of illustrations. Many of those drawings reveal remote First Nations communities and cedars too big to hug amid the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean. It’s an enchanting place, in which the nautical, historical and cool surf vibes … Continued
The hallmark of a great ski town is its après culture. Where do you go for that post-ski drink? The traditional après is right off the slopes to the closest pub, but not everyone wants to party in their ski boots. And, not everyone wants to drink all night. What about an après massage? What … Continued
In the winter, Kamloops feels like a Scandinavian town with outdoor campfires and car racks loaded up with skis and fat bikes. Added to the hundreds of ski trails, snowshoeing and fat biking, you also have an innovative European-feel beer culture, whose philosophy reflects an unpretentious and funky town. It all began with a mountain. When … Continued
The Kootenays’ cultural capital serves craft brews and cool art. The auditorium goes crazy as Margo Mayhem steps onto the stage with an inflatable flamingo around her tiny waist. Underneath, she’s wearing a corset and not much else. She strikes me as a Betty Boop character with her black curly hair and bright red lipstick. … Continued
I was recently invited to visit Sun Peaks to check out what the resort had to offer — and to taste a special beer brewed to celebrate Sun Peaks’ 60th Anniversary. It’s trivia night at Masa’s Bar & Grill at Sun Peaks Resort and the place is packed with young and old looking for a … Continued