Aug9
We normally pass the curious-looking building to our right when heading north to either Squamish or Whistler, but last weekend, we were motivated to visit. The Britannia Mine Museum’s signature event, Copper and Fire, was taking place. Now in its ninth year, the Copper and Fire music and arts festival showcases local artists and artisans, musicians, and performers at this well-visited museum.
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Aug4
Everything about Aura is top-notch, from the service to the serene Nita Lake and mountain views. The restaurant’s been open for just over a year, and has been receiving excellent word of mouth.
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Aug3
The Coast Blackcomb Suites at Whistler is a real find. We’d been to the hotel a few winters ago, back when it was a Marriott hotel. We’d done the ski-in, ski-out and welcoming jacuzzi after a day on the slopes.
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Aug2
For the third year, Feast in the Mountains was held this past weekend at cozy Rebagliati Park in Whistler, alongside rushing Fitzsimmons Creek. Rebagliati Park is located off a walkway between Whistler’s main and upper villages. It’s easy to miss if you’re not looking out for it. This little park was filled with tents and white linen-covered tables for guests to enjoy.
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Jul18
Other articles in this series: Portland, Oregon highlights, Portland Japanese Garden, Deschutes Brewery tour, Thundering Waters Inn.
Jul15
Other articles in this series: Portland, Oregon highlights, Portland Japanese Garden, Oregon Coast highlights, Deschutes Brewery tour.
Tearing ourselves away from the breezy, naturally gorgeous Oregon coast wasn’t easy, but upon checking into the Thundering Waters Inn outside of Roseburg, we knew we were in for a treat.
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Jul14
Other articles in this series: Portland, Oregon highlights, Portland Japanese Garden, Oregon Coast highlights, Thundering Waters Inn.
A highlight of our Oregon trip was a visit to Bend’s Deschutes Brewery. The brewery offers free 1/2 hour tours at 1, 2, 3, and 4 pm daily. It’s best to arrive early in the busy summer, as the group is limited to about 20 per session.
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Jul12
Other articles in this series: Portland, Oregon highlights, Oregon Coast highlights, Deschutes Brewery tour, Thundering Waters Inn.
I mentioned hoping to get to the Portland Japanese Garden in last month’s UBC Nitobe Memorial Garden post, and luckily a visit was in the cards on our recent trip.
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Jul11
Other articles in this series: Portland Japanese Garden, Oregon Coast highlights, Deschutes Brewery tour, Thundering Waters Inn.
Jul4
We’re now halfway through our Oregon road trip. Happy 4th of July! A collection of photos of the view outside our various lodgings up until now:
[Courtyard view, The Nines Hotel, Portland]
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