Canadian Designer Profile: Lucian Matis

We were lucky enough to have Lucian Matis as one of five Canadian designers at our recent Fight for Beauty Fashion Show on November 21, 2017.

A Holiday Favourite: Spiked Eggnog

Homemade eggnog, hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, all tied together with a splash cognac and spiced rum? Say no more, we found our favourite holiday drink.

Winter Warmer: Hot Buttered Rum

With the first snowfall of the winter season upon us, what better way to warm up than with a glass of hot buttered rum. This drink is rich, syrupy, and deeply comforting for all the senses. It is also a great alternative to mulled wine or spiked eggnog, the traditional holiday favourites.

Canadian Designer Profile: Beth Richards

When the Beth Richards swimwear graced the runway during our recent Fight for Beauty Fashion Show, people in the crowd instantly began pulling out their cell phones to book their next beach vacation! With designs that provide women with options that are quality, fit well, will stand the test of time and ultimately, make them feel like the goddesses they are, Canadian swimwear designer Beth Richards makes suits for real women and real life.

Feeling Festive in Vancouver

Though we may be patiently awaiting the snowflakes to start falling, the 2017 holiday season is officially in full swing. Whether you’re a eggnog connoisseur, a bright lights fanatic or a real life Ebenezer Scrooge, we have rounded up the best things to see, do and taste in December in our Vancouver Holiday Events Guide.

Willow Stream Spa Ultimate Gift Guide

The Museum of Vancouver (MOV) creates Vancouver-focused exhibitions and programs that encourage dynamic conversations about what was, is, and can be Vancouver.

Experience The Magic of Christmas at GOH Ballet – The Nutcracker

Tis’ the season for yearly traditions and spending time with family. What better place to experience the magic of Christmas then at opening night of GOH Ballet – The Nutcracker. We are thrilled to be the official hotel sponsor for the performance, a traditional rendition of a classical masterpiece.

‘Here’s What an All-Canadian Fashion Show Looks Like’

Two weeks ago we had the honour of hosting a coast-to-coast fashion show, in partnership with Westbank and CAFA, that featured five Canadian designers. The talented designers were: UNTTLD, Lucian Matis, Catherine Regehr, Paul Hardy, and Beth Richards.

Andrew Mockler is an actor, musician, and songwriter from the UK. His debut single ‘She Waits’ reached #1 on the New Zealand iTunes singer songwriter chart in 2010. Andrew’s follow up single ‘Next Train‘ has recently won the Rocky Mountaineer song competition and is now featured in their 2013 experience video.

10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Champagne

The holidays present a prime time to try new wines and is the perfect excuse to indulge. What better way to celebrate the season then to pop a bottle of bubbly and toast to the new year.

Artist Profile: Mike Weterings

Mike Weterings is a two-time West Coast Music Award nominated Vancouver-based artist. He fronts both his own all-originals group with a distinct African slant to their trippy pop/rock sounds, and performs solo across Western Canada for the past 7 years.

2017 BC Wedding Awards

We are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded Best Wedding Reception Venue – Hotel or Banquet Hall at the 2017 BC Wedding Awards!

To see the full list of winners, click here.