http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blogs/the-vancouver-list From the best meals to unique boutiques, The List is your source for everything new and noteworthy in Vancouver. en-ca Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:50:54 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss enRoute http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blog/the-vancouver-list/foodie-tours Too many restaurants, not enough time? Foodie Tour wants to solve that problem for you. These walking tours allow you to sample a series of restaurants in a few short hours. Choose between three different neighborhood tours (Granville, downtown and Richmond areas), and stop in to about four restaurants to spend 15-30 minutes sampling signature dishes and chatting... Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:47:00 -0400 http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blog/the-vancouver-list/foodie-tours http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blog/the-vancouver-list/under-the-big-top Have you been wondering what that blue-and-yellow big top at Concord Place is? Cirque du Soleil, the internationally-acclaimed troupe of artistic acrobats, has pitched their tent in Vancouver with their latest display of wonder, KOOZA. The show tells the tale of a loner searching the world for a sense of belonging. The spectacle, which started this week and runs for a... Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:30:00 -0400 http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blog/the-vancouver-list/under-the-big-top http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blog/the-vancouver-list/celebration-of-light Vancouver hosts the Celebration of Light, a festival that’s been lighting up the skies for 20 years in an explosion of lights, music, and magic. Each year three countries compete against each other and this year it’s the U.S., Spain and Mexico. Watch some of the most awe-inspiring showcases of fireworks from the beach at English Bay, or if you’re... Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:50:00 -0400 http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blog/the-vancouver-list/celebration-of-light http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blog/the-vancouver-list/let-s-do-the-time-warp-again Time Warp: Contemporary Textiles of the Northwest Coast is the first major showcase of contemporary Aboriginal textile and fiber art. The exhibition features the works of 20 emerging and acclaimed artists from Alaska, Yukon and BC. This exhibit explores this historical art form and gender bias of textiles and may or may not answer the question: Do clothes... Mon, 19 Jul 2010 06:37:00 -0400 http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blog/the-vancouver-list/let-s-do-the-time-warp-again http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blog/the-vancouver-list/summer-patio-roundup Vancouverites take summer patios seriously. And why wouldn’t we? We’ve got the mountains and ocean as backdrop. Add some sunshine, a cold drink, and good company and you’ve got the makings of a perfect day. Which is why there is a massive variety of patios to choose from throughout the city. The only hard part is deciding what kind of atmosphere you... Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:55:00 -0400 http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blog/the-vancouver-list/summer-patio-roundup http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blog/the-vancouver-list/blim Does anyone remember being a kid and going to birthday parties at art supply stores? The ones where you made crafts and took them home? Blim is like the same idea, but for adults! This eccentric art studio has a new expanded Chinatown location. You can take one of several workshops (like silk-screening or button making), rent crafting products (like glue guns or bingo machines) and shop for... Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:12:00 -0400 http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blog/the-vancouver-list/blim http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blog/the-vancouver-list/wild-rice-lunch-menu Summer heat has been known to suppress even the most vivacious appetites - why not fill up on snack-sized dishes instead? Wild Rice, a Vancouver staple in contemporary Asian fine dining, is offering a lunch menu inspired by dai pai dong, Chinese for street vendor food. These plates are meant for sharing and the menu is divided into three sized-based categories: dim sum (small),... Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:18:00 -0400 http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blog/the-vancouver-list/wild-rice-lunch-menu http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blog/the-vancouver-list/old-faithful What ever happened to old-timey “shoppes”? You know, the kind that sold sturdy everyday basics for around the house, yard and garage? The kind with two P’s in the spelling? And no, we’re not talking about big-box home renovations stores. Well, the recently opened Old Faithful is a modern take on the former. It sells quality goods that focus on craftsmanship... Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:00:00 -0400 http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blog/the-vancouver-list/old-faithful http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blog/the-vancouver-list/luggage-by-agent-provocateur Wearing Agent Provocateur lingerie has always been a bit of a catch 22. The British-based lingerie house designs undergarments that are so luxurious, sensual and distinct that it’s a shame it all has to be hidden. Now that the company has expanded into luggage, you can take that signature style with you whenever you travel. These pieces come in two sizes – large... Wed, 30 Jun 2010 05:25:00 -0400 http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blog/the-vancouver-list/luggage-by-agent-provocateur http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blog/the-vancouver-list/the-cheaper-show The Cheaper Show, if you’ve never heard of it, is a very fun and very massive art show featuring the works of 200 established and immerging artists from around the world. If that’s not enough to make any art lover salivate, it gets even better: all 400 pieces of art showcased are priced at $200. Period. No ifs, ands, or buts. You’ll be hard... Fri, 25 Jun 2010 07:10:00 -0400 http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blog/the-vancouver-list/the-cheaper-show