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Vancouver Vices: ‘Backdraft’ Bourbon-Style Whisky Launched by VFC

Vancouver Firefighter Charities (VFC) is proud to introduce ‘Backdraft’ Bourbon-Style Whisky, a premium spirit crafted in partnership with Okanagan Spirits. This unique collaboration not only celebrates the craftsmanship of fine whisky but also serves as a catalyst for supporting essential community programs operated by the VFC. Inspired by the rich history of Vancouver’s Firehall...

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The Vancouver Club Celebrates The Macallan 200 with Intimate Event

The Vancouver Club, a testament to over 125 years of history, stands as a unique gateway to the city’s rich past and promising future. As a new member, you are not just joining a club but a select community of professionals who are actively shaping the vibrant West Coast. Through its curated social calendar, stellar...

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Visit Scotland for the 200th Anniversary of The Macallan

The history of The Macallan, one of the most renowned single malt Scotch whiskies, is deeply ingrained in the founder Alexander Reid‘s distillation of the first batch of whisky in his modest stills in Speyside, Scotland, two centuries ago. Reid, a barley farmer and school teacher, created the original name from “Maghellan,” taken from the...

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Vancouver Vices: Digital Indigenous Sports Gallery Launched at BC Sports Hall of Fame

The Indigenous Sport Gallery at the BC Sports Hall of Fame is the largest permanent gallery dedicated to Indigenous sports in the world. With the unveiling of one of the most comprehensive digitization projects in sports history, visitors from across BC and the world can now experience it through virtual reality. The Digital Indigenous Sport...

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Vancouver Vices: A Revved Up Welcome for Formula Driver Nicole Havrda

Nicole Havrda is a young and talented race car driver from Comox Valley who has quickly risen through the ranks of motorsports. She has made a name for herself in the male-dominated world of racing, transitioning from karting to becoming a force in Formula 3 and Formula Pro USA. Ingenue in Auto Racing Born and...

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Vancouver Vices: ‘Prophecy’ to Take Up Residence at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia

Prepare to be transported to an era of elegance and excitement as Prophecy – opening later this spring – emerges as Vancouver’s newest cocktail destination. Nestled beneath the Rosewood Hotel Georgia, Prophecy will redefine the city’s already dynamic cocktail culture with its unique fusion of vintage charm and cutting-edge mixology in a space brimming with captivating history. Guests...

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Vancouver Vices: ELEVATE Vancouver: Celebrating 100th Show with Record Attendance

The Vancouver International Auto Show set a new overall attendance record of 129,034 for the five-day event, where more than 200 vehicles were featured, including a record number of electrics and hybrids, new offerings from manufacturers never seen before in Western Canada and numerous new highlights and feature displays of vintage automobiles and motorcycles. The show also...

Vancouver Vices: ELEVATE Vancouver Auto Show Celebrates 100th Anniversary & 2024 Luxury EV’s

The long-awaited return of the Vancouver International Auto Show kicked off with an opening night celebration honouring Green Star Dealer Award recipients for their outstanding work in selling clean energy vehicles and Salespeople of the Year award winners. The 21st season celebration also featured a showcase of the latest and greatest in automotive technology, from...

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Whisky Global 2024 Welcomed Enthusiasts & Experts to the Paradox Hotel

The annual Whisky Global event took place on January 26th and 27th, 2024, at the esteemed Paradox Hotel in downtown Vancouver, BC. Following the tremendous success of past years, the sold-out Whisky Global returned for another year and true to its word, presented an exceptional experience for whisky connoisseurs and novices alike with respected brands...

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‘The Floating Show’ at Granville Island Entices Yacht Enthusiasts

The 61st edition of the Vancouver International Boat Show was hosted by Boating BC and a resounding success with approximately 26,000 attendees, providing nautical enthusiasts with the most extensive showcase of boats, accessories, and more on the West Coast. The event featured an incredible selection of luxury yachts, including some beautiful ‘green’ ones, alongside motorboats,...