Lisa Author Lisa is a BC-based travel writer and photographer. She launched her travel writing career while working in West Africa. In 2010, she came back to the Pacific Northwest where, together with her two daughters, she’s still enjoying the spectacular coastal scenery, the plentiful diverse foods, and the fresh mountain air.

January 22, 2014

5 Chinese New Year 2014 Events in Vancouver

 Canada Post stamp for The Year of the Horse 2014 Friday, January 31 is Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring...

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Events • Family • News

January 15, 2014

5 Free Family Attractions in and around Kitsilano

1. Maritime Moments With thousands of objects and images in their collection the Vancouver Maritime Museum is an...

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Events • Family • News

December 23, 2013

6 Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve Events in Vancouver

Making it till midnight on New Year’s Eve can be a struggle for many of us parents. You can either pretend to...

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December 18, 2013

5 Free Winter Family Activities in Vancouver

                                                                    Winter Solstice...

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December 13, 2013

Kitsilano Gift Guide: 5 Gifts for Pets

Kitsilano residents love their pets. With close to a dozen pet shops in our neighbourhood there’s certainly no...

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December 10, 2013

Kitsilano Gift Guide: 5 Experience Christmas Gifts for Kids

If your kid already has enough toys to fill a real-life dump truck, consider giving the gift of an experience this year...

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November 20, 2013

6 Restaurants in Kitsilano for Date Night

Spicy Pork Ishi-Yaki, part of the Omakase Menu at Hapa Izakaya Whether you’re planning on going out with the old...

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Events • News • Shopping

November 14, 2013

7 Places to Buy Ski, Snowboard & Snowshoe Gear in Kitsilano

Click here for the 2016 Edition | Snow Gear in Kits Environment Canada predicts a snowy Vancouver this weekend. Time to...

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November 6, 2013

5 Brunch Spots to Try in Kitsilano

At Kitsilano.ca, we love brunch. That’s why we update our brunch coverage every few months. With short, cold,...

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October 30, 2013

6 Kitsilano Bars with Halloween Events & Specials

Looking for a place to hide from the sugar-crazed trick-or-treaters this Halloween? With over two dozen pubs and bars...

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