Vancouver Savvy » Waterfront Stn http://vancouversavvy.com/home a vancouver guide for newcomers and travellers Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:50:23 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Dress for Success Vancouver – IMPACT: an event for change http://vancouversavvy.com/home/2011/03/dress-for-success-impact-event/ http://vancouversavvy.com/home/2011/03/dress-for-success-impact-event/#comments Wed, 02 Mar 2011 02:54:23 +0000 lucy http://vancouversavvy.com/home/?p=1520  

Over the past 12 years, Dress for Success Vancouver has become a significant resource in helping women obtain and keep jobs. The organization’s mission is to promote the financial independence of economically disadvantaged women in the Lower Mainland by providing professional attire, a network of support as well as career development tools to help [...]]]> http://vancouversavvy.com/home/2011/03/dress-for-success-impact-event/feed/ 1 One of the Originals: Kintaro Ramen http://vancouversavvy.com/home/2010/10/one-of-the-originals-kintaro-ramen-2/ http://vancouversavvy.com/home/2010/10/one-of-the-originals-kintaro-ramen-2/#comments Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:00:18 +0000 lucy http://vancouversavvy.com/home/?p=1369

Kintaro is one of the older ramen establishments in Vancouver; tiny with very limited seating and there is usually a line outside during peak hours. Rainy days, like this past weekend, are perfect for ramen. Restaurants that specialize in ramen usually have very limited menus, so it’s easy to choose what [...]]]> http://vancouversavvy.com/home/2010/10/one-of-the-originals-kintaro-ramen-2/feed/ 0 Phnom Penh in Chinatown: Cambodian & Vietnamese Cuisine http://vancouversavvy.com/home/2010/08/phnom-penh-in-chinatown-cambodian-vietnamese-cuisine/ http://vancouversavvy.com/home/2010/08/phnom-penh-in-chinatown-cambodian-vietnamese-cuisine/#comments Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:32:06 +0000 lucy http://vancouversavvy.com/home/?p=1263 Apparently, Phnom Penh has been around for a very, very long time. If you have a large group of people, you should try to beat the lunch and dinner crowds by arriving early because I don’t believe they take reservations. I love Phnom Penh because the restaurant offers many dishes that you [...]]]> http://vancouversavvy.com/home/2010/08/phnom-penh-in-chinatown-cambodian-vietnamese-cuisine/feed/ 6 Klahowya Village in Stanley Park http://vancouversavvy.com/home/2010/08/klahowya-village-in-stanley-park/ http://vancouversavvy.com/home/2010/08/klahowya-village-in-stanley-park/#comments Sun, 08 Aug 2010 22:11:19 +0000 lucy http://vancouversavvy.com/home/?p=1250 Klahowya Village is an event in Stanley Park that celebrates Aboriginal culture through song, dance, art and food. The event includes:

A spirit catcher train (aka the miniature train ride) 3 performances daily (12pm, 2pm, and 4pm) Vendor booths featuring wood carving, weaving, and painting crafts Aboriginal cuisine Cultural tours every hour [...]]]> http://vancouversavvy.com/home/2010/08/klahowya-village-in-stanley-park/feed/ 0 Vancouver Celebration of Light 2010 at English Bay http://vancouversavvy.com/home/2010/06/vancouver-celebration-of-light-2010-at-english-bay/ http://vancouversavvy.com/home/2010/06/vancouver-celebration-of-light-2010-at-english-bay/#comments Sun, 06 Jun 2010 07:53:33 +0000 lucy http://vancouversavvy.com/home/?p=1102

It’s confirmed that this year’s Celebration of Light will be taking place during the month of July! The shows will be on the following dates, starting at about 10:00 pm:

Wednesday July 21st Saturday July 24th Wednesday July 28th Saturday July 31st

Location: English Bay (map)

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