Day 334: Pan Pacific Vancouver Christmas Wish Breakfast
November 30th, 2010
The Pan Pacific’s Annual Christmas Wish Breakfast is the largest toy fundraiser in Vancouver. Back for its 23rd year, this toy drive attracts thousands. The deal is, if you bring a toy to donate, in return you get to eat a delicious breakfast. Last year, they collected $25,000 cash and 26,000 toys, all benefiting the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau. How much do you think they’ll raise this ye ...
Something we Vancouverites often overlook in the fall and winter is the ocean. We think that once the summer’s past, it’s time to head to the mountains for the skiing. But there’s something to be said for salt water fishing in the fall. And our ocean has enough salmon that even the most inexperienced of fishermen are bound to catch something.
Did you know that the BC Lions have a list of preferred pubs in Vancouver, for your football viewing pleasure? And Doolin’s made the list! Watch the game at the best Irish pub in town, surrounded by others who are as passionate about the game as you. The fun starts with the pre-game show at 10am, for all you early risers. For the rest of you, the countdown to kickoff is at 3pm. 
Sleigh bells ring, choirs sing! During the month of December, the spirit of Christmas comes alive with a magical celebration and a multitude of festivities on top of Grouse Mountain. Take a sleigh ride (weather permitting), visit Santa’s workshop and meet reindeer, or go skating on the 8,000 sf mountaintop ice skating pond. Or perhaps you’re in the mood for a Christmas movie? No problem! Vis ... 
Tonight’s a good night for a Guinness Caesar, and what better place than Caffe Barney on Main Street? It’s a smaller restaurant with a mellow atmosphere. The food’s very decent. Most popular for brunch, they’ve also got a great lunch and dinner menu. Try their chicken wrap with your Guinness Caesar. They’ve nailed the perfect combination of ingredients to make for a very delicious wrap. Note ... 
One of the best spots in Vancouver for sledding is Academy Hill in Point Grey, at Trimble Park (aka West Point Grey Park). It’s long, doesn’t have too many trees to run in to at the bottom, and best of all, it’s lit up in the evening so that the fun can continue after the light fades! So bundle yourself up in a snow suite and boots, grab your toboggan or sled or krazy karpet and head out to t ... 
Who’s up for some chowder?!? The 3rd Annual Ocean Wise Chowder ChowDown takes place tonight at the Vancouver Aquarium. Twelve of BC’s top Ocean Wise chefs reveal their newest chowder competing for the Best Sustainable Seafood Chowder on the West Coast. And to whet the gull? 12 top BC craft brewers will provide delicious pairings. The ChowDown takes place from 7-10pm.
This mac ‘n cheese is no Kraft Dinner! Many consider it to be the best mac ‘n cheese in town. Two Chefs and a Table is primarily a catering and event planning company. However, their location offers a small bistro where you can sample many of their dishes. Their motto: “Simple food for the way Vancouver lives”. If you’re in Gastown and in the mood for simple yet delicious food, this is the pl ...