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Hidden Gem Alert! Amazing Wildlife at Reifel Bird Sanctuary

by Remy Scalza in Green City on February 13, 2012

Every visitor to Vancouver has their must-do list. Stanley Park is always on there. Then there’s Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain and Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, among other great choices.

Almost no one has the George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary on their list. But they should.

A stunning reserve situated on 850 acres of coastal ponds and tidal marshes in nearby Delta, B.C., the Reifel Sanctuary is one of the most important stopovers for birds migrating along the Pacific Coast. Translation: Year-round, it’s chock-full of amazing wildlife, from majestic great blue herons to waist-high sandhill cranes, snow geese, owls and just about every kind of duck you could imagine.

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Hidden Gem Alert! Amazing Wildlife at Reifel Bird Sanctuary

Sense Spa at Rosewood makes the most of BC’s natural ingredients

by Taraneh in Green City on November 29, 2011

Rosewood Hotel Georgia pool

I was on the hunt for wow-factor Christmas gifts when I found out that Sense, A Rosewood Spa, now open at Rosewood Hotel Georgia, is all about local, natural ingredients traditionally used for healing by BC’s First Nations groups.

Naturally, I wanted to learn more. I got in touch with Sherina Jamal, founder of Ancient Secrets, which makes the Beauty through Balance line used at Sense Spa. She chatted with me about the perks of BC’s super-fine glacial clay and nutrient-packed integrifolia Pacific seaweed.

Find out more about the healing and detoxifying properties of natural BC ingredients after the jump.
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Sense Spa at Rosewood makes the most of BC’s natural ingredients

Our Wild Backyard: 4 Daytrips for Nature Lovers

by Remy Scalza in Green City on November 24, 2011

Dwarfed by the nearby Coast Mountains and surrounded by the wild Pacific Ocean, Vancouver is the rare city readymade for nature lovers. Within an hour’s drive of the downtown core, endless adventures await on land and sea. Here are four daytrip ideas for people eager to get back to nature:

Paddle Indian Arm: A 12-mile glacial fjord carved through steep mountains, Indian Arm is just a 40-minute drive from downtown Vancouver. From the community of Deep Cove, you can rent kayaks or strike out on hiking trails.

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Vancouver Goes to the Dogs: North America’s pet-friendly capital

by Remy Scalza in Green City on November 11, 2011

Just outside of downtown Vancouver, high-rises give way to the white sands of Hadden Park beach. Brisk ocean water laps at the shoreline and leafy coves offer shade from the sun. This postcard-perfect strand would make an ideal spot for a picnic or romantic stroll except for one little thing: It’s gone to the dogs.

Hadden Park is one of nearly a dozen dog beaches in Vancouver, one of the most pet-friendly cities in North America. While people are welcome, it’s the dogs that rule the sand and surf at Hadden. Here’s a quick rundown of other dog-friendly parks and amenities for pet owners visiting the city:

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Candlelight Conservation Dinner 2011 – Win a Restaurant Gift Certficate!

by Inside Vancouver in Green City on October 12, 2011

There are many reasons to dim the lights during dinner. Perhaps you’re looking for some romance. Or the pot roast you just plated is a bit overdone, and you’re trying to hide the evidence.

On Thursday, October 27, you can dine by candlelight as a way of demonstrating how simple actions, like turning off unnecessary lights, can make a big difference when it comes to saving electricity.

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Candlelight Conservation Dinner 2011 – Win a Restaurant Gift Certficate!

Hidden Gem Alert! Amazing Wildlife at Reifel Bird Sanctuary

Sense Spa at Rosewood makes the most of BC’s natural ingredients

Our Wild Backyard: 4 Daytrips for Nature Lovers

Vancouver Goes to the Dogs: North America’s pet-friendly capital

Candlelight Conservation Dinner 2011 – Win a Restaurant Gift Certficate!

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