Ultimate Vancouver Winter Activity Guide

The 22nd Annual Georgia Straight ‘Best of Vancouver’ Awards have just been released and we are thrilled to announce that Botanist, The Lobby Lounge and Fairmont Pacific Rim have all been awarded first place in three separate categories as seen below. Willow Stream Spa was also a runner up this year for Best Spa.

36 Hours in Vancouver Includes a Visit to Botanist

We are thrilled to share the news that Botanist has been included in The New York Times’ 36 Hours in Vancouver’ story, featuring an itinerary of select things to see, do, eat and stay in this captivating coastal city.

Artist Profile: Nikita Afonso

Winner of Best New Talent at the International Portuguese Music Awards (2017), MTV Cover of the Month February and voted Best Musician in the South Okanagan by Okanagan Life Magazine (2015), Nikita’s music speaks to the heart and touches the soul.

Artist Profile: Aidan Miller

As a solo performer, part of a small ensemble or a large band, Aidan Miller flat out brings it! Since graduating from York University in Toronto with a degree in Music Performance, Aidan has been entertaining audiences across the country and the world with his soulful voice and phenomenal piano work.

Artist Profile: Austin Nash Park

Austin Nash Park is a musician, singer, and world traveler. At the young age of 22, Austin has travelled to 80 countries including Belgium, Japan, and the United Kingdom.

Artist Profile: Emily Chambers

The Emily Chambers Band is a fun, energetic, and original Vancouver band. Incorporating funk, soul, R&B and pop, they have a fresh, unique sound that focuses on the engaging presence of lead vocalist, Emily Chambers.

Meet Executive Chef, Hector Laguna

Chef Hector Laguna grew up surrounded by food. His love for cooking first sparked while helping his mother in their family kitchen in Hidalgo, Mexico.

Artist Profile: Dave Martone

Meet Dave! With a love for music since he was a young child, he’s worked hard to master his craft and bring live music to our Lobby Lounge!

Artist Profile: Martin Acosta

Meet Martin Acosta! This Argentinean born musician grew up in Toronto and has now found himself on Canada’s west coast performing for crowds all over Vancouver.

Artist Profile: Vicky Sjohall

Growing up in a house filled with music Vicky fell in love with ABBA, the Beatles, Patsy Cline and Elvis at a very young age, singing harmonies and performing for people at any given moment.

What’s On This Week in The Lobby Lounge

As Vancouver’s premier live music destination, The Lobby Lounge hosts emerging artists seven days a week, with the occasional impromptu guest performance. Check out who’s playing this week:

Artist Profile: Adam Thomas

JUNO Nominated vocalist Adam Thomas performs favourite radio hits from this year all the way back to the jazz and big band era, and a wide array of classics from in between. His unique sound combines elements of soul, jazz, indie and top 40 music.