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Choo Choo Train

July 12th, 2008
Saturday, July 12, 2008 Choo Choo Train Forget Thomas the Tank Engine and say hello to the Whistler Mountaineer. Your whole brood will love the classic railcars and big picture windows (read: they'll be occupied and you'll enjoy the reclining chairs and beverage service!). With no traffic or gas prices in sight it's the one road ...

MIRACLE GROW

July 12th, 2008
JULY 12TH, 2008 MIRACLE GROW Just when you've mastered the term locavore, the 100-milers throw another one at you: foodscaping. But if growing your own veggies sounds like too much dirt under the nails, yet you crave a Jamie Oliver-style kitchen garden, you can now turn to the services of Vancouver's Backyard Chef to create your edible estate. They'll design, build, so ...

GO FISH

July 11th, 2008
JULY 11TH, 2008 GO FISH We love sushi as much as the next gal, but we draw the line at sketchy grab-and-go joints. But when we stepped into Michi Sushi (which means "street sushi"), and saw the lime green floor, mirrored wall and spotless glass case full of fresh and healthy hand rolls, we knew we found our new lunch ...

STEALS AND DEALS

July 10th, 2008
  Enjoy your weekly dose of vitamin v steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop! ...

SURF'S UP

July 10th, 2008
JULY 10TH, 2008 SURF'S UP We admit it: The closest we've ever come to surfing the pipe is listening to The Beach Boys. So when we heard about the ladies-only Roxy Surf Camp in Tofino, we decided to spend the weekend in a wetsuit. Pro surfer and Tofino local Catherine Bruhwiler leads the class with her rock star ...

Run With Us

July 9th, 2008
Wednesday, July 9, 2008 Run With Us The Nike Human Race is just under 8 weeks away and now that summer's finally here, it's 10k training time.  But where to start? Answer: The Vitamin V.ca Running Team Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or haven't run since high school gym class, follow these simple steps: ...

BOOKED FOR SUMMER

July 9th, 2008
JULY 9TH, 2008 BOOKED FOR SUMMER Nothing spells summertime leisure better than a beach blanket and a juicy novel we can't put down. Herewith, our Top 5 Summer Reads. Sarah's pick: The Secret Life Of A Slummy Mummy by Fiona Neill For all the times you a) stalked someone else's nanny b) had too much wine and ...

Boutique Bunking

July 8th, 2008
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 Boutique Bunking So you didn't book a villa on Lake Como for the summer. A rejuvenating mini-break and escape from the city is closer than you think. Boutique Hotels and Resorts of BC has chic lodgings throughout the province, including picturesque locales like Kelowna/Westbank, Whistler, Victoria, Vernon and the n ...

MARKET WATCH

July 8th, 2008
JULY 8TH, 2008 MARKET WATCH Part of the fun of shopping at markets is braving the weather, dodging the crowds and getting your 'hands off, I saw it first' glare just right. Still, the news that London's famous Portobello Market has just gone on-line nearly brought a tear to our eyes. Browse at pretaportob ...

SPA LIKE AN EGYPTIAN

July 7th, 2008
JULY 7TH, 2008 SPA LIKE AN EGYPTIAN Cleopatra bathed in milk and Nefertiti was a knockout, and now you too can be the Queen of the Nile (or at least Coal Harbour) with Egyptian-themed Nefér Spa. The full effects of the relaxing hot stone therapy aren't felt for three days (when one receives a spurt of energy). Bu ...
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