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Patio season is just around the corner! Fingers crossed that other municipalities follow the City of Vancouver's lead.

Far out in the uncharted backwaters of the unfashionable end of the western spiral arm of the Galaxy lies a small unregarded yellow sun. Orbiting this at a distance of roughly ninety-two million miles is an utterly insignificant little blue green planet whose ape-descended life forms are so amazingly primitive that they still think digital watches are a pretty neat idea. Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Today we want to share with you some recent feedback we received from one of our residents, who stayed at The Bradford at 777 Bidwell Street, Vancouver. Our COVID-19 protocols and policies, combined with almost 20 years of industry experience, help us deliver experiences like this one to our clients and residents every day.

Where would you most like to travel when all of this is over?

How to have fun outdoors: Polar Vortex edition.

As of February 15, 2021, 72-hour negative COVID test results will be required at all LAND border crossings. This new requirement brings land border crossing requirements in line with air travel.

We're a day late sharing this week's to-do list, but here it is! Ten socially distant things to do in Vancouver this week. We highly recommend Dine Out and the PuSH Festival!

For CAD$10.9m, you can own a little piece of Vancouver history. ...Or you can click through the link in this article for a video tour of Kew House, the West Vancouver home of A.J. Taylor, who built the Lions Gate Bridge.

February 2 marks the midpoint between the winter solstice of December 21/22 and spring equinox of March 20/21. Learn all about this astronomically significant day and its interesting history!

Does Air Canada have a solution to the 14-day mandatory quarantine protocol for international travelers?

If you love Halloween, you must check out Slayland: Night of a Thousand Screams! October 9-31, from 6-11 pm. "This October, Playland has put a chilling twist on the usual thrills. The haunted houses won’t be open, but the park will be possessed with terrifying décor and a horror-themed outdoor walk-thru experience that pays its respects to your favourite haunts of the past. Slayland will feature twenty rousing rides, including our most-frightening Atmosfear, Wooden Roller Co...aster, and the Beast. Others may enjoy the Scary-Go Round, Murder Hornet Express, and the Skeleton Swinger. This is the first time in the PNE Halloween event history that guests will be allowed to wear costumes in the park. However, for the safety of all guests and staff, we cannot allow guests to wear costume face coverings including face paint, and eyes must remain visible. Guests are encouraged to attend the site with their coven, brood, or horde, and to maintain at least 6 feet/2 metres of physical distancing."

The 24th Annual Eastside Culture Crawl returns this November with extended dates and a mix of live events, open studio weekends, and interactive digital programming.

Today is National Taco Day!

The Vancouver Writers Fest takes place October 19-25, 2020. This year's Fest includes digital livestreaming. "Words shape our worlds. They can delight, inspire, provoke, comfort and uniteas do the authors, journalists and poets who wield them. At the Vancouver Writers Fest we encourage readers of all ages to explore the power of storytelling, and books, through our dozens of events with local and international writers."

Starting October 1st, winter tires are required on passenger vehicles traveling on most routes throughout BC. HighStreet ensures that all employee vehicles are equipped with snow tires so that team members can travel as safely as possible in our unpredictable winter conditions.

HighStreet was founded on October 1st, 2002. We're honoured to be the Lower Mainland's leading corporate housing provider. THANK YOU to our employees and owner vendors, past and present, for making this company what it is today.

What did downtown Vancouver look like almost 100 years ago?

Autumn is here! Check out this fantastic list of accessible, beautiful places to see fall colours throughout the province.

On October 8, the Canada Border Services Agency's new processes for extended family members and those wishing to enter Canada for compassionate reasons came into effect. Extended family members include people in exclusive dating relationships with Canadian citizens and permanent residents, grandchildren, siblings, half-siblings, and step-siblings, and grandparents. For up-to-date, direct information from the Government of Canada, please check out this link.

Are you interested in local and independent groceries and other provisions? This list features 16(!!!) of the Lower Mainland's best offerings with specialty delivery and/or contactless pick-up. And there's something for everyone -- plant-based selections for vegans and vegetarians, BC wine and craft beer, and goodies for our animal companions.

We needed the rain! But now we're looking forward to the unparalleled beauty of sunny autumn days on the West Coast.

Baking bread was fun, but seriously, it’s time we gave ourselves a break and left the kitchen to the professionals. For the first time ever, Dine Outside Vancouver is gathering together a collection of restaurant patios and Picnic-2-Go offers to help you explore Vancouver’s restaurants this summer in a way that’s both comfortable and delicious. Learn more here: https://www.dineoutvancouver.com/ #dineoutsidevancouver

Are you looking for a sophisticated waterfront condo in Yaletown? Well, feast your eyes on this beautifully decorated, two bedrooms, two bathrooms with floor to ceiling windows and lots of natural light. Enjoy sunsets and amazing views from the private balcony. Residents also get full access to the common room, concierge, library, pool tables, fitness center, steam room, hot tub, and pool. This suite is situated along one of the most coveted streets in Yaletown and has breath...taking views of False Creek Marina. Learn more here: https://hscr.com/property/marinaside-crescent-606/ Just steps from the building, you will find TWB - The Wine Bar with over 200 wines by the glass with exceptional choices. The service is very good and the details are rarely missed. If you walk 5 min to Angus Bakery & Café, try delicious croissants, yummy buns, and meet the kindest owners. Fill your cupboards at Urban Fare, it's a cute little store with a great selection of natural/organic foods that are unique or imported and it's just around the corner.

Love dogs? So do we! At HighStreet, we celebrate all dogs and encourage adoption! Our furry friends range in all different shapes, sizes, and breeds. There is a dog out there for everyone! Whether you like big dogs or small dogs, every pup should be celebrated on #NationalDogDay.

Here at HighStreet, we have some of the most caring people in the world on our team. Still, in addition to their day jobs, our employees have a wide array of interests that make them truly unique. This Q&A aims to introduce you to the intelligent, informative, and caring members of the HighStreet family. Meet Sally Fitzpatrick, she is our lovely Resident Experience Associate. Once our Reservation Agents find the perfect location for you, she gets to assist in making your stay amazing from that point onward.

Location, location, location! Living in Coquitlam’s most desirable neighbourhood comes with perks! Ideally situated close to shopping, schools and entertainment such as the Coquitlam Centre Mall, the Evergreen Cultural Centre, Douglas College, Costco, Urban Barn, Earls and Save-on-Foods, and the Terry Fox and Fraser Valley Regional libraries. Everything is close by! Take a look here: https://hscr.com/property/avanti-306/

Are you looking for a one-bedroom suite that has an open floor plan in the main living area and is located in the West End Vancouver? This suite is situated with easy access to other local attractions like Stanley Park, English Bay, Rogers Arena, Vancouver Public Library, and Vancouver Art Gallery. Learn more here: https://hscr.com/property/colonnade/ Stop in and try the Malaysian coffee buns at PappaRoti Canada. The coffee shop is set in a beautiful, open-air atmosphere with... modern decor and super fast Wifi. They serve an assortment of desserts, French pastries, as well as upscale sandwiches and salads. They have wonderful owners and friendly staff too. Or enjoy dinner at forage by ordering "family style" and just welcome wave after wave of fantastic food. Everyone who works here genuinely seems happy to be there, which says a lot about the establishment. If you just want to keep-it-simple, pick up some groceries, and create your own chef-inspired meal from Whole Foods Market for their unrivaled quality standards, bountiful produce, and unique products for every way you eat.

National Relaxation Day is an important day, as we all need a break. When you book with us, we'll take care of everything. Leave the stress of searching for the perfect place to us. Your comfort level is of the utmost importance to us and we want to ensure every detail of the property you choose works for you: location, size, budget, and more. #responsible #engaged #accountable #caring #hospitality We offer 220+ locations. Studios, as well as one, two, three, and four-bedroo...m properties available. Condos, apartments, townhomes, and houses. We offer custom housing solutions that can be delivered within a few days of your request. Contact us for your personalized selection of properties. Many properties come with home offices, private outdoor decks/patios/balconies, deluxe building amenities, and more. We’ll make sure that the properties we offer will meet your needs and expectations. https://hscr.com/contact/

We are kicking off our #employeespotlight series with our fantastic Resident Services Representative, Tyler Varley. He provides first-class service to every person and has excellent communication skills. Since starting at HighStreet Accommodations, he has made quite an impression on us! Read on to learn all about Tyler.

This handsome suite enjoys 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, a Juliette balcony, and excellent city views. The kitchen has gorgeous granite countertops and built-in stainless steel appliances. Be a chef every night with a gas range, a built-in wine rack, and sleek cabinets. Residents have access to building amenities, including a fitness facility, concierge, common rooftop patio, sauna, and steam room. Learn more here: https://hscr.com/property/atelier-on-robson/ Located in Downtown Van...couver in the center of the city, find everything you need accessible by foot or within a few minutes' drive away. If you were planning a small intimate outing or a larger group celebration, we highly recommend per se Social Corner. The interior design is second to none in the area with its high ceiling and Italian flare that brings energy to the room that you won't find anywhere else in the city. Coffee connoisseurs take note; Ciclo Espresso is the place to go for a decadent coffee in Vancouver. If you've been struggling with Canadian coffee and desperately want to find something beyond filter coffee, this is the place. Your heart will leap with joy when you try their macchiato. Just a short walk away, you have to find CF Pacific Centre, a shopping mall and office towers with a labyrinth of underground parking and off-street truck access. Many tunnels lead all the way from Granville Skytrain Station to the Supreme Court of British Columbia, Vancouver Art Gallery, The Bay, food courts, Nordstrom Pacific Centre, and even close to St. Paul’s Hospital. It is all air-conditioned with no rain or snow for a mile in Vancouver's downtown core. See how far you can go and where you'll pop up again.

Cleanliness and comfort are two of the hallmarks of hospitality and two of the biggest motivating factors that determine whether or not a person will be a repeat customer. We want to see you again and again, so we have increased our chances by giving you a visibly clean, germ-free environment. At HighStreet Accommodations, we use the Cobalt Mini as our last step in every housekeeping reset and room service, so that every property is disinfected, safe, and ready for occupancy.... Learn more here: https://hscr.com/vitaloxide-and-the-cobalt-mini-by-vital-c/

At HighStreet Accommodations, we believe there is something undeniably special about reading. So over the past week, in celebration of #FavouriteBookDay we’ve asked our staff to answer: What is their favorite book? And the responses we received are a treat to read. https://hscr.com/staff-picks-book-lovers-day-2020/

Cat lovers, rejoice! It’s your special day because it’s your cat’s special day! If you have a cat (or you’re just a crazy cat person at heart), you know that every day is cat day. But who would we be if we didn’t celebrate the creatures that defy the laws of physics, that rule the Internet, that will pull a ninja move and be super sour before rubbing their face against your leg and transforming into oh-so-sweet again? #CATDAY To celebrate this fine Caturday, we'd love to i...ntroduce you to a few of our favorite cats: Savage is only 10 weeks old and was found at only 6 weeks old, he was struggling to survive in a barn out in Abbottsford. His new family nursed him back to health, and he is now enjoying life as a rambunctious kitten. Albus the fat tabby, and and Albus the long haired tuxedo floof. It's short for Headmaster Albus Dumbledore and Professor Minerva McGonagall from the Harry Potter series. Henry likes demanding food, eating marshmallows and pushing objects off of ledge. Abbey is a tortoiseshell cat in the truest sense of the word. Torties have something called tortitude, which means they are bossy, opinionated, loud and pushy. Abby is all these things in spades. She’s large and in charge and is twice the size of Molly (they get along famously, btw). This picture captures her true spirit screaming at Brenda to feed her.

If you’re looking for designer features in your next rental, then look no further than this spacious 1430 sq. ft. three-level townhome in South Surrey, BC. Surrounded by expansive windows with bright interiors. The modern floor plan lends a unique appeal. Learn more here: https://hscr.com/property/arista-at-morgan-heights-th65/ Located on a quiet, no-thru road in the trendy Morgan Heights neighborhood, everything you require is close by at The Shops at Morgan Crossing. You w...ill also find a spectacular golf course and restaurant at Morgan Creek Golf Course, as well as, biking and walking trails, and generous green spaces that are free-flowing and open. Looking for a trendy café? You must check out The Modern General Store Inc. for great coffee and a variety of baked goods. In addition to their tasty offerings for breakfast and lunch, they carry some staples in the shop such as dairy, eggs, and dry goods. If you're looking for fresh produce, look no further than Kin's Farm Market for lots of locally grown produce that is also well priced. If you’re looking to dine out, you won't be disappointed with The TAP Restaurant + Brewery, a local hidden gem. The food is always fantastic and it is a quaint, friendly, classy restaurant with higher-end cuisine, although reasonably priced.

Vancouver is one of Canada's most popular cities, full of fun things to do, places to see and neighborhoods to enjoy. Here are 7 thing to do this week: https://dailyhive.com/vancou/vancouver-events-august-3-to-9