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KETTLE VALLEY WINERY 20TH VINTAGE CELEBRATION DINNERS

NARAMATA, VANCOUVER, VICTORIA - Climb aboard for a glass of history and a taste of the future! As part of their 20th vintage celebrations Kettle Valley Winery is pleased to announce that they are hosting three Celebration Dinners in September. The dates and locations are: September 10 in Naramata at the winery; September 19 in Victoria [...]

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Cowichan Chef’s Table – James Barber Fundraiser Dinner

In support of and at Providence Farm on September 15 - 6 – 9 pm Culinary delicacies ~ local beer, wine, cider Tickets: 250.746.4204 provfarm@providence.bc.ca On Thursday, September 15th, 6 – 9 p.m., Cowichan Chef’s Table and invited BC chefs are hosting a culinary showcase in honour of the late James Barber, Canada’s Urban Peasant. The [...]

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Chinese Tea Garden Victoria

Dragon boaters and spectators can steep themselves in classical Chinese tradition with new Chinese Tea Garden Aug. 12 – 14, 2011 In a bid to expand the perception that Victoria is all about British afternoon tea, a new tradition is being added to this year’s Canada Dry Victoria Dragonboat Festival by Silk Road Tea – [...]

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Taste Victoria TODAY!

Taste Victoria TODAY!

Can you Taste it? Annual festival is selling out indulgent weekend events… Today, The Main Event uncorks Taste: Victoria’s Festival of Food and Wine.   Selling out swiftly, this popular event celebrates Vancouver Island cuisine and British Columbian wines.  The third-annual festival, known for its culinary consciousness and integrity, launches with an evening of local tasting [...]

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Celebrating the delights of both swine and vine at 2011 Taste Victoria

As the city counts down to the third-annual Taste: Victoria’s Festival of Food and Wine, culinary enthusiasts are busily poring over the schedule, aiming to fit in as many events as possible over the one delicious weekend. “From July 21 to 24, Taste will bring the city’s food and wine communities together to celebrate British [...]

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First Annual Local Libations Cocktail Competition at Old House Restaurant

Ten of the hottest restaurants in the Comox Valley are working hard behind closed doors to perfect their entries to the first ever Local Libations Cocktail Competition. Hosted on the Patio of The Old House Restaurant, the Local Libations Cocktail Competition is a new event added in 2011 as part of the 3rd annual Comox [...]

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Comox Valley Farm Cycle Tour

Join the Comox Valley Farm Cycle Tour on August 6, 2011 and experience the supernatural beauty of the Comox Valley and it’s rich culinary bounty.   Hosted by the Comox Valley Cycling Coalition in partnership with the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market Association, Comox Valley Farmers’ Institute, and Discover Comox Valley. Enjoy the Comox Valley’s stunning coastline and rolling hills at this unique event  promoting cycling and [...]

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Edible BC Kayaking Weekends

Now that the sun is (finally) shining, and summer is just around the corner, it’s time to plan your local gourmet weekend getaway. Due to demand, we’ve expanded our Gourmet Kayaking Adventures in 2011 to include B&B-based weekends as well as beach camping – all centered on delicious and fresh seasonal food and BC wine [...]

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