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Search ArticlesAt The Victor, Garett Blundell’s Cooking Triumphs
Garett Blundell is the executive chef at The Victor, notable for its steak program and other extravagant offerings. (Photo courtesy of The Victor) Nine years ago, Las Vegas restaurateurs Elizabeth Blau and Kim Canteenwalla had a vision to develop an all-inclusive, luxurious resort in downtown Vancouver.
Doing Peru’s Inca Trail and Machu Picchu in Grand Style
Machu Picchu receives more than 1.5 million guests per year, making it the most visited landmark in South America. (Adrian Brijbassi photo for Vacay.ca) Peru is known as a backpacker’s dream. Hiking tours abound, with the most popular lasting up to five days as you make your way along the Inca Trail and to Machu Picchu. Dirt and discomfort are romanticized as part of the experience of an adventure in one of the most precious archaeological destinations in the world.
In Canmore, Silvertip Resort Delivers a Golf Experience for the Ages
Alberta’s Silvertip Resort features one of Canada’s most stunning golf courses. (Photo courtesy of Travel Alberta) Sure, Canmore’s Silvertip Resort is now a destination golf course, its fairways framed in Rocky Mountain dream vistas. But long before the 18 holes were dreamed up, I used to run this network of trails at the base of Lady Macdonald barefoot, playing hide and seek, taunting ranch horses, or sledding through the chinooks with my crew of 5-year-old vagabonds.
Wickaninnish Inn Chef Clayton Fontaine Finds Serenity on the Coast
Executive chef Clayton Fontaine leads the kitchen at the Wickaninnish Inn. (Jeremy Koreski photo) Few hotels in Canada have garnered the international acclaim of the Wickaninnish Inn in Tofino. For 30 years, The Wick (as the locals and repeat visitors call the acclaimed Relais & Château property) has captivated guests with luxurious comfort, genuine hospitality, and locally inspired cuisine amidst the rugged beauty of the surrounding Pacific Rim National Park and the landscape of Clayoquot Sound.
Saint John, Canada’s City of Firsts, is a Fitting Place to Celebrate July 1
As our nation’s 159th birthday draws near, there’s no better time to tell the story of a small city whose roots stretch back more than four centuries, and whose influence on Canada is greater than most people realize. Bay of Fundy inhabited for generations by First Nations On the northern shores of the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick lies a land where the Wolastoqiyik, Mi’Kmaq, and Peskotomuhkati Nations have lived for generations.
The Stylish Madrid EDITION Blends Elegance and Fun for Locals, Too
You can choose any drink at the Madrid EDITION’s eye-catching Lobby Bar, but why not make it a White Rioja to celebrate being in Spain? (Adrian Brijbassi photo for Vacay.ca) I’m lounging in the second-floor Lobby Bar of the Madrid EDITION, sipping on a glass of White Rioja while sinking slowly into an ivory-coloured fabric accent chair with an oversized pillow that resembles a cloud in looks and softness caressing my spine. The seats at the bar are full, the other lounge chairs are occupied.
Slow Tripping Through B.C.’s Sunshine Coast
Nature is the highlight attraction on the Sunshine Coast. Here, a kayaker paddles at Secret Cove in Halfmoon Bay. (Destination BC photo) I’m hiking Skookumchuck Narrows, with my partner, where ferns fan out under towering cedars cloaked in moss. Snowmelt rushes over smooth, multi-hued rocks, leaving a slippery surface. The look is layered, lush, like something out of a fairytale. At the end of the hike, I find orange and purple sea stars, clinging to rock, and a perfect view of the rapids.
The End of Destination Entertainment and the Rise of Anywhere Entertainment
Netflix and other streaming platforms have disrupted traditional entertainment, allowing the public to view shows whenever and wherever they like. (Supplied photo) As with most industries, there has been an evolution in the entertainment industry since it first began. The first movies were just “movies” or moving pictures with no sound. Then came talkies (self-explanatory) and cinemas, and the power shifted from the hands of studios to the hands of individual actors.
In Portland, a Haitian Chef Finds Prosperity in the Pacific Northwest
The pineapple upside-down cake at Kann tastes as delightful as it looks. The dessert is an homage to chef-owner Gregory Gourdet’s Haitian roots. (Adrian Brijbassi photo for Vacay.ca) Gregory Gourdet’s list of culinary accomplishments is vast. From “Iron Chef” status to James Beard Foundation winner and North America’s 50 Best Restaurants entrant to best-selling cookbook author. In the past few years, since his acclaimed restaurant, Kann, opened, he has added another title: tourism ambassador.
Michelin-starred Alo Food Group Expands Beyond Toronto
The Pearle Hotel & Spa in Burlington is a luxury property on the shores of Lake Ontario that has recently elevated its culinary program. (Photo courtesy of The Pearle) Acclaimed chef Patrick Kriss, founder of Michelin-starred Alo Food Group, is spreading his world-class culinary talent beyond Toronto to some of the loveliest destinations in southern Ontario. Notably, Kriss has launched Isabelle Restaurant and Lounge at Burlington’s Pearle Hotel & Spa.