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Helen Siwak: Innovative Publisher Creates Hybrid Magazines that Boost YVR to the World

This week the spotlight shines on Helen Siwak as our feature Disruptive Women in Business. Not only is Helen our Publisher, but an ethical vegan who is passionate about animal and human rights, an innate storyteller, an obsessive digital content creator with a knack for repurposing, and someone who thrives on crafting affordable digital strategies for small to...

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Chopard: A Glittering Gem in the Luxury Zone

Swiss watch and jewellery brand Chopard operates an exquisite boutique at 1108 Alberni Street in the city’s Luxury Zone. The store’s design includes light wood floors, wall panelling, and luxurious fabrics and furnishings that the brand says artfully reflect the feeling of a family home. The store features Chopard’s Haute Joaillerie and Precious Lace creations...

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Rolls-Royce Launches World’s 1st Ultra-Luxury Electric Super Coupé: Spectre

In 1900, Rolls-Royce co-founder, Charles Rolls, prophesied an electric future for the motor car, recognizing the clean, noiseless alternative to the internal combustion engine – providing there was sufficient infrastructure to support it. Today, more than 120 years later, the time has come for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars to fulfil the prophecy of its founding father...

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Fairmont Pacific Rim Launches ‘The Nordic Spa’ Wellness Retreat with Thermal Spa

The Fairmont Pacific Rim has announced the launch of Vancouver’s newest wellness retreat, The Nordic Spa. The outdoor thermal spa is a transformative healing experience immersed in nature, offering unparalleled full-body rejuvenation and restoration. Located on the hotel’s sixth-floor pool deck and surrounded by harbour and mountain views, The Nordic Spa invites guests to journey...

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Gastown’s Pourhouse Does the Season Right with Cocktail Countdown!

The countdown is on to the new year, and Kitchen Table Restaurants acclaimed Pourhouse is getting into the spirit with a playful 12 Days of Cocktails offering. Toast to the last days of 2022 with daily themed drinks inspired by the classic carol, with the last day landing – fittingly – on New Year’s Eve. Hailed as one of...

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Explore Alternative Health & Wellness Treatments in Vancouver

We have all seen the words complementary, alternative, and integrative, used in association with health and wellness treatments but what do they really mean? These terms are continually evolving and for those who are seeking treatment and therapies outside of what would be considered conventional, finding trusted sources may prove difficult. The term alternative therapy...

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Nightshade Wins Coveted MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Award!

Nightshade Restaurant is honoured to be the first plant-based restaurant in Vancouver to earn a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand award and be listed in the prestigious Michelin Guide. It is no secret our love of Nightshade and its addition to the city’s elevated vegan dining scene has been touted here many times and in Folio.YVR Luxury...

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Michelin Guide Vancouver Agrees the Botanist Bar is Expectional!

The first edition of the MICHELIN Guide Vancouver has been revealed, honouring Botanist Bar with the ‘Exceptional Cocktail Award’, along with recognizing Fairmont Pacific Rim, Botanist and The Lobby Lounge & RawBar at the Star Reveal Gala held in Vancouver on Thursday, October 27. The MICHELIN Guide Vancouver also recognized several other restaurants and bars in the area for their exceptional culinary and beverage...

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Gucci: Modern Designs in a Historic Location ☆ Folio.YVR Issue 15

The legendary fashion house Gucci has had an undeniable presence in Vancouver for decades. After relocating and expanding several times since first entering the West Coast market, the demand for their luxurious collections continues to soar, reaching new heights with generation after generation. As one of the world’s most successful luxury designer brands, Gucci was...

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OMEGA: 1st Anniversary Event with Ambassador Antoni Porowski

Has it already been a year? It is incredible how ‘time’ flies when it comes to the luxury accessories world! It has been a year since the opening of Swiss watchmaker OMEGA‘s expanded boutique in the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. The 1,937-square-foot space was expertly designed to be brighter and more immersive, with special offerings installed...