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Getaway: a night at the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler
The camper bar at the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler. For the 2018 rendition of Cornucopia, Whistler’s 22nd annual...

Gail Johnson
Nov 11, 20182 min read
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SKOOKUM's long-table dinner series kicks off with a celebration of the sea in Stanley Park
As Black Pistol Fire played on the nearby Forest stage, dozens of festival-goers dined underneath strings of lights and hanging driftwood...

Gail Johnson
Sep 8, 20181 min read
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Summer's not over yet: sips to savour over Labour Day and beyond
It’s not over till it’s over, right? We've got the long weekend to enjoy, and even though the calendar flipping past August can be a bit...

Gail Johnson
Aug 31, 20182 min read
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Half a Dozen Hospitality podcast: my conversation with Brad Bodnarchuk
Earlier this summer, I was overjoyed and honoured to get an email from Vancouver's Brad Bodnarchuk, asking if I'd join him on his weekly...

Gail Johnson
Aug 29, 20181 min read
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Inaugural Indigenous Feast at Harmony Arts Festival: oolichan, bannock, bison, and other traditional
The evening could not have been more gorgeous: as the sun beamed during its langourous descent, a fresh breeze swirled off the ocean just...

Gail Johnson
Aug 8, 20181 min read
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A workout on water that will make you shake
There’s nothing quite like doing a new form of fitness going into it feeling like you’re in decent shape only to be reminded that maybe,...

Gail Johnson
Jul 27, 20182 min read
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Concept restaurants in Vancouver: get the concept?
With so many restaurants opening up all the time in Metro Vancouver, it can be a challenge for to stand out. One approach that seems to...

Gail Johnson
Jul 17, 20183 min read
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New Vancouver Blog: Great Tips About Food, Fitness & Travel
Gail Johnson has launched a new blog all about food, fitness and travel in the Greater Vancouver BC area. Gail is a professional writer,...

Gail Johnson
Jul 11, 20181 min read
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Dinner in the Sky: an elevated experience 130 feet off the ground
There’s music playing and a whole lotta fun and feel-good vibes, especially when people start reclining their chairs back and even doing...

Gail Johnson
Jun 28, 20181 min read
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Working out with KINDness
Lunges. Lots and lots of lunges. Today, I got to attend a workout hosted by KIND Snacks, a New York-based company that makes healthy,...

Gail Johnson
Jun 20, 20182 min read
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The Blog is back!
It's not easy maintaining a blog as a working mom, but so many women out there have inspired me to give it another go. So welcome back,...

Gail Johnson
Jun 14, 20181 min read
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Fitness and fine wine: my ultimate weekend and first half marathon
Last fall, I started trail running with a group of amazing moms along the rugged trails in our spectacular neighbourhood of Lynn Valley....

Gail Johnson
May 20, 20151 min read
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Wolf in the Fog worth a trip to Tofino in itself
Every November we go to Tofino for a dual-family surf trip, and every year we take turns making dinner, eight of us cozily packed into a...

Gail Johnson
Dec 9, 20141 min read
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School strike? Sounds like a good excuse for a trip to Mission Hill
I had the chance to visit Mission Hill Winery a little while back, and... Wow. If you've never seen the jaw-droppingly beautiful estate ,...

Gail Johnson
Aug 26, 20141 min read
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Chicago With Kids
Sure, Chicago is a great walking city, but some tourists just can't resist those Segways. With speakeasy-style spots like the Drake...

Gail Johnson
Aug 15, 20145 min read
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Review of Great Wolf Lodge: the stuff no one tells you
We just came back from two nights to Great Wolf Lodge in Grand Mound, Washington. Let’s start with the good stuff: the kids loved it:...

Gail Johnson
Mar 22, 20144 min read
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