July, 2010 | CK Golf

An Afternoon at the Theatre

We purchased tickets to the Lion King almost as soon as they went on sale and were pleased to have read such good reviews both in the newspaper and online when it opened. We headed off on Saturday to meet our Aunt and Uncle who were joining us for lunch… Continue reading →

Posted in Arts and Culture, Dining, Dining in Vancouver, Vancouver Activities, On July 28, 2010

Nooner at the Nat

On Friday I had my first chance of 2010 to head out to a ‘Nooner at the Nat’. This is of course one a few Vancouver Canadians games held at 1:05 PM at the Scotia Bank Field & Nat Bailey Stadium. It was a great Vancouver day with a 22… Continue reading →

Posted in Other Sports, Vancouver Activities, On July 25, 2010

Wine Tasting at Home – Prospect Winery

BBQ at Home Since we decided to eat at home and BBQ this weekend we decided a nice bottle of wine was in order. Normally our BBQ’s include some type of white fish for Tara and a steak for Jeff but after checking out the surprisingly good fish counter at… Continue reading →

Posted in Dining in Vancouver, Wine, On July 24, 2010

Dining in Vancouver – The Reef

Commercial Drive We were on our way back from Fraserview Golf Course and decided to make a slight detour for a lunch stop. Since we rarely drive down Commercial Drive we did not realize how busy it would be (even on a Monday at 1pm) and how hard it would… Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Dining in Vancouver, On July 22, 2010

Dining in Vancouver – Bamboo Cafe

Gastown Tour After living in Coal Harbour for almost three years now, we are very familiar with our neighborhood and all of its shops and restaurants. We are also just as familiar with all of the stops along both Denman and Robson Streets. This summer we have been intrigued with… Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Dining in Vancouver, On July 20, 2010

Golf Course Review – Swan-e-set Bay Resort

Golf Course Review I had a chance to participate in the Signature Golf/ JT Insurance/ CK Golf Solutions Club Pro Skins Game last week. The event is held monthly from April to a wind-up event in September by invitation only. The purpose of these events is to gather Golf Professionals… Continue reading →

Posted in Golf, Golf Course Reviews, On July 18, 2010

BC Lions Playbook

BC Lions Home Opener So last Saturday we went to the BC Lions home opener at Empire Field. It was a great experience and you can read Tara’s blog “How to Enjoy the BC Lions at Empire Stadium”. Now I want to start by emphatically declaring that I am NOT… Continue reading →

Posted in Other Sports, Vancouver Activities, On July 14, 2010

How to enjoy the BC Lions at Empire Stadium

Step One - Parking It is not as bad as you might think. All we had heard about the first game for the BC Lions at Empire Field was bad news about the parking; that it was $30 and hard to come by. In fact the regular parking spaces for… Continue reading →

Posted in Other Sports, Vancouver Activities, On July 13, 2010

Dining in Whistler – Araxi Restaurant

With an address right in the heart of Whistler village Araxi is both well known and well visited. The restaurant has an international reputation and now its own cookbook. Chef Gordon Ramsey even sent the winner of last year’s Hells Kitchen to work here for the 2010 Olympics. Despite all… Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Travel, Wine, On July 11, 2010

Trip to Whistler

We took a few days off last week to make our annual trip up to Whistler for some trail biking, some R & R and of course some dining. Since we have only visited once since the Sea to Sky Highway upgrade has been complete we are still in awe… Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Travel, On July 6, 2010

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