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FoF ☆ Beauty & Self-Care Folio.YVR Friends The Contour Concierge

Plant-Powered Retreats for the Mind & Body: Nature Without Distraction

Jade Massie, The Contour ConciergeSeptember 1, 2025August 18, 2025

Hey Beauties! Craving a getaway that is unique, relaxing, and perfect for all the Insta-worthy content you can handle? I recently researched wellness sanctuaries in BC and found many that...

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Oops, You Missed It: Vancouver’s Best-Kept Secrets Tourists Skip

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJuly 28, 2025July 30, 2025

Vancouver, nestled between the Pacific Ocean and majestic mountains, is one of the world’s most dynamic, picturesque cities. Visitors from around the globe flock to its renowned attractions like Stanley...

Folio.YVR Friends Vancouver Vices

Craftsmanship Meets Style at The Sartorial Shop — Vancouver’s Hidden Gem

Vlad XanthopoulosJuly 7, 2025July 17, 2025

For men who care about how they show up — whether it's the boardroom, a wedding, or a headline moment — a suit is not just a piece of clothing....

FoF ☆ Tech & Toys Folio.YVR Friends Vancouver Vices

Vancouver Unveiled: The Car Collector’s Ultimate Playground

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJuly 6, 2025

The car collecting community thrives where craftsmanship, innovation, and a passion for elegance converge. Nowhere is this more evident than in Vancouver, a city that has emerged as a premier...

FoF ☆ Charity & Philanthropy FoF ☆ Community Folio.YVR Friends

Inside QMUNITY’s Exclusive Art Curation Reveal for Vancouver’s New 2SLGBTQ+ Community Hub

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverMay 29, 2025May 29, 2025

On the evening of May 22, QMUNITY welcomed a circle of dedicated supporters, community leaders, and art enthusiasts into the home of Bruce Munro Wright for an intimate gathering that...

☆ Issue #29 - Special Edition - Travel & Hospitality

Helen Siwak: EIC & Publisher’s Message: Issue #29 – Special Edition – Travel & Hospitality

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverDecember 24, 2024January 6, 2025

As 2024 draws to a close, we are honoured to share with you Folio.YVR Luxury Lifestyle Magazine's top Travel and Hospitality stories of the year—a celebration of the experiences that...

PORTFOLIO.YVR Volume 2 | Issue 5

Jenna Herbut: Building Platforms to Craft Extraordinary Lives & Transformative Businesses

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverDecember 23, 2024January 10, 2025

Jenna Herbut is an entrepreneur with over 16 years of experience in building successful businesses that empower others to live extraordinary lives. As the founder and CEO of Make It,...

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Arts Umbrella Splash Art Auction Returns with Claxton, Coupland, Clarkes, and Dixon

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverSeptember 11, 2024

Arts Umbrella is thrilled to announce the 42nd annual Splash Art Auction at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Presented by Nicola Wealth and co-chaired by Christie Garofalo and Bruce Munro Wright, Splash...

FoF ☆ Culinary, Wine, Spirits Folio.YVR Friends It's What's For Brunch

It’s What’s for Brunch! Bar Haifa: A Menu Designed to Elevate Beloved Childhood Cuisine

Giovanna LazzariniAugust 20, 2024December 4, 2024

A new culinary gem has emerged in the bustling downtown core of Vancouver. Bar Haifa, on the main floor of the Deloitte Summit building (410 W Georgia Street), offers delectable...

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Farm & Florist: Pioneering Culinary Cannabis Infusions in Canada

Giovanna LazzariniJanuary 15, 2024September 3, 2024

In the heart of one of Vancouver's most vibrant neighbourhoods, Mount Pleasant, a culinary cannabis venture is underway that is set to redefine our perception of dining. [caption id="attachment_11353" align="aligncenter" width="642"]...