Boomer In Vancouver

Looking for a unique date night idea? Check out Wine Wednesdays at Country Vines Winery in Steveston. Wine plus a charcuterie box $69 for 2 people. Runs throughout July from 5-8pm. Info and bookings at https://www.countryvines.ca #boomerinvancouver #bcwine #countryvineswinery #wine #datenight #buylocal

Since we're all feeling a little wanderlust these days, we've come up with 5 ways to take a trip to France without leaving the city https://boomerinvancouver.com/this-weeks-wanderlust-remedy/

Walk, cycle or drive by the many beautiful cherry blossoms blooming in the city right now. Find the best locations at vcbf.ca . #boomerinvancouver #vancherryblossomfest

Check out some beautiful digitally projected artwork at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. BRIGHT Downtown runs from March 6-12 from 6-10pm. View from the North Plaza of the Vancouver Art Gallery. . #boomerinvancouver #downtownvan #tangledyvr #brightdowntown #vanevents #vancouverevents

Celebrate Heritage Week by joining local historian, John Atkin, as he explores some of Vancouver’s lesser-known heritage spots on this virtual stroll. Sat., Feb. 20 10-11am. $12. Register at vancouverheritagefoundation.org . #boomerinvancouver #heritageweek2021 #heritage #vancouver #hiddenheritage #heritagesitefinder #thingstodovan #thingstodovancouver

Celebrate Heritage Week by joining local historian, John Atkin, as he explores some of Vancouver’s lesser-known heritage spots on this virtual stroll. Sat., Feb. 20 10-11am. $12. Register at vancouverheritagefoundation.org . #boomerinvancouver #heritageweek2021 #heritage #vancouver #hiddenheritage #heritagesitefinder #thingstodovan #thingstodovancouver

Mon Pitou, a new French cafe, bistro & grocer has just opened on W. 7th in Fairview (in the former location of Slickity Jim’s). Welcome to the neighbourhood! . #boomerinvancouver #shoplocal #vancouverfood

Check out some of the mind-bending optical illusions created by Victor Vasarely, celebrated leader of the Op Art movement at the Vancouver Art Gallery. On now until April 5. . #boomerinvancouver #victorvasarely #opart #vanartcollection

Discover the enchanting work of local artist Nickie Lewis at Robert Burnaby Park. The artist has created a map to help you find all of her magical sculptures, and remember to treat the park with love when you're there. You can find the map at https://www.facebook.com/thewizardsmakery/ #boomerinvancouver #forestmagic #natureart #vancouverartist #vancouverart ##robertburnabypark

Join mezzo-soprano Krisztina Szabo and members of the Vancouver Opera Orchestra for a Valentine’s date night performance of Wagner. Saturday, February 13 at 7:30pm. Sign up for the free performance before 11:59pm on February 7 and you’ll be entered to win a Valentine’s Treat Package. RSVP at digital.vancouveropera.ca . #boomerinvancouver #vancouveropera #opera

Attn architecture lovers: make a note of the Vancouver Heritage Foundation’s Heritage House Tour coming up on June 2. The self-guided tour offers a look inside homes across the city, varying in age and style, each with a unique story to tell. Info & tickets at Vancouver heritage foundation.org . . #boomerinvancouver #vancouverheritagefoundation #heritagehousetour #architecturevancouver ##heritage #tours #vancouverhistory #vancouver #vancouvercharacterhomes #yvrevents #vancouverthingstodo #vancouverevents

Mission Hill Family Estate in Kelowna has just announced its 2019 Long Table Culinary Series. Dinners begin on May 4 and run through October 18. Reserve soon as these events sell out FAST. Details at missionhillwinery.com . . #boomerinvancouver #bcwine #winestagram #okanagan #kelowna #explorekelowna #foodandwine #chefstable #missionhill #kelownanow #beautifulbc

Wine lovers - grab some friends and go on a wine adventure in Kirkland, Washington on Friday, June 21, 6-9pm. The Summer Luau Wine Walk is a great way to explore charming Kirkland, and taste a variety of great Washington wines. Make it a weekend and book a room at the lovely Heathman Hotel, where the walk starts. Details at kirklandandchamber.org/kirkland-wine-walk . . #boomerinvancouver #kirklandchamberofcommerce #kirkland #washingtonwine #seattleuncorked #wineevents #kirklandwinewalk #kirklandchamber #weekenders

Attn architecture lovers: make a note of the Vancouver Heritage Foundation’s Heritage House Tour coming up on June 2. The self-guided tour offers a look inside homes across the city, varying in age and style, each with a unique story to tell. Info & tickets at Vancouver heritage foundation.org . . #boomerinvancouver #vancouverheritagefoundation #heritagehousetour #architecturevancouver ##heritage #tours #vancouverhistory #vancouver #vancouvercharacterhomes #yvrevents #vancouverthingstodo #vancouverevents

Mission Hill Family Estate in Kelowna has just announced its 2019 Long Table Culinary Series. Dinners begin on May 4 and run through October 18. Reserve soon as these events sell out FAST. Details at missionhillwinery.com . . #boomerinvancouver #bcwine #winestagram #okanagan #kelowna #explorekelowna #foodandwine #chefstable #missionhill #kelownanow #beautifulbc

Attn veggie gardeners or wannabes - check out the upcoming Gardening classes at Van Dusen Botanical Garden, including What to Grow and When to Sow on March 24, Veggies on your Patio on April 6, and Sprouts, Microgreens & Baby Greens on April 9. Details at vandusengarden.org/learn/adult-education . . #boomerinvancouver #vandusenbotanicalgarden #gardening #gardeningclasses #vegetablegardening #veggiegardening

Help counter the throwaway culture, extend the life of your items, and learn something new at the City of Vancouver’s free Repair Workshop on Saturday, March 30 from 10am-1pm at the Trout Lake Community Centre. Items accepted for repair are ripped or worn out textiles, broken computers, small electronics, and appliances. If you can’t carry it, don’t bring it (fridges, etc.). More details at Vancouver.ca/Repair . . #boomerinvancouver #cityofvancouver #repairmatters #freegeek #frameworq #oneearth #vancity #reuse #recycle

Explore artist’s studios, galleries and more from Lions Bay to Deep Cove at the North Shore Art Crawl this weekend (March 2&3, 10am -5pm). 91 locations, 289 artists, free. Map and details at northvanarts.ca . . #boomerinvancouver #northvanarts #northshoreartcrawl #northshoreartcrawl2019 #yvrevents #art #bcevents #bcartists #northshore

Even though we are in the middle of winter, there is lots of fresh, locally grown produce available at Vancouver’s Farmers Markets. In season now are spartan apples, pea shoots, living basil, cauliflower, mushrooms, garlic sprouts, beets, garlic, hazelnuts, living lettuce, onions, potatoes, broccolini, winter squash, and much more. Find your closest market at eat local.org . . #boomerinvancouver #eatlocal #hastingsparkwfm #locavore #vanmarkets #vanmarketshastingspark #hastingsparkfm #kitsilanofm #localfood #rileyparkfm #buylocal #shoplocal #farmersmarket

Good food and wine are a great way to celebrate the last days of February! . . #boomerinvancouver #wine #fablekitchen #littleenginewines #dinner #event #vancouver #vancity #vancouvereats #yvreats #yvr #restaurant #redwine #whitewine #organic #farmtotable #kitsilano #kits #trevorbird #pairing

Ditch the chocolates for some laughs this Valentines Day at Vancouver Theatre Sports Romance Week. Shows include ‘Love Matches’, ‘Love Inscripted’, ‘Ret Hot Improv’, and ‘My Funny Valentine’. Improv Centre, Granville Island until Feb 14. vtsl.com . . #boomerinvancouver #valentinesday #valentines #improv #romanceweek #vday #cupid #datenight #love #laughter #comedy #theatre #vancouvertheatresports #theatresports #yvr #vancouver #thingstodoinyvr

If you enjoy the RV lifestyle, or think you might like to try it, then check the Earlybird RV Show & Sale at TRADEX in Abbotsford., Feb 14-17. There will be all kinds of cool RVs on show, RV Travel tips and more. Discount tickets on Feb 14 from 5-9. rvshowsbc.com/earlybird . . #boomerinvancouver #rv #rvshows #tradex #abbotsford #bcevents #earlybirdrvshow #gorving #rvlifestyle

Okay, you might be dressed a little more warmly than this, but fancy participating in a real truffle harvest? Forage for truffles and learn all about them at a secret location in Langley on Feb 23. Only a few tickets remaining at eventbrite.ca. Proceeds to UBC Experimental Farm. . . #boomerinvancouver #bcevents #truffles #langley #ubcfarm #secretlocation

Looking for a fun getaway this month? Receive 50% off admission to 40 of Seattle’s top museums, like Chihuly Garden and Glass (shown here), the Museum of Pop Culture, the Pacific Science Center, and many more. You must stay at a participating downtown Seattle hotel to get the deal. Details at seattlemuseummonth.com . . #boomerinvancouver #seattlemuseummonth #seattlemuseum #seattle #february #visitseattle #getaways

Brian Minter will be demonstrating how to prune a wide variety of garden plants including evergreens, hedging, berry plants, roses, vines, perennial herbs, and more at Minter Country Garden on Feb 9 at 10am. Call 604-792-6612 to register for this free session. Space is limited! . . #boomerinvancouver #gardening #pruning #spring #gardenerds #freeevents