PNE: The Place to Be!

This weekend was the official start of the 100^th anniversary of the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE). The PNE is an annual event that shows the best that BC has to offer! The PNE takes place next to Vancouver’s Playland and will last until September 6th.

There is a live concert every day as well as lots of exhibits. The entrance fee is $20.00, but if you buy a ticket at Safeway, Shoppers Drug markt or Save on Foods you pay only $16.80! But for the people who don’t mind an early Sunday, the Fair is FREE on Sunday’s from 9.00 – 12.00 am.

In 1910 the then Canadian Prime minister, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, officially opened the first PNE although back then it was called the Industrial Exhibition. Since the first Fair, the annual event has become the largest annual ticketed event in the province, and continues to draw in excess of 900,00 visitors per year.

With over 800 performances and exhibits and more than 50 thrilling rides & attractions, the Fair at the PNE is definitely worth checking out! For more information about the concerts, exhibits or the PNE in general, click here

Summer 2010 List

So now that I am done all my final exams and papers I have started to put together a list of all the places, activities, foods, etc I am determined to do/try. Once I have completed these items I will let you know about them and give you a little bit of an introduction to these list items and perhaps you could try them yourself!

1) Number one on my list, surprise surprise it involves food. As some of you know today is my 22nd birthday so I have taken the entire day off to celebrate and I am filling it with all the things that I love. Starting off the day with a nice session at the Steve Nash Gym cause I am going to be indulging in some serious treats and I want to feel guilt free when I do. After my gym session I will be heading over with some of my friends to the Medina Cafe located downtown at556 Beatty Street, between Pender & Dunsmuir.

This quaint little cafe is known around the city for its unique bistro-inspired food served simply and conveniently in a comfortable, chic environment reflecting the lifestyle and desires of the neighbourhood and Vancouver at large. Medina provides a fresh and eclectic alternative with a pioneering attitude towards café culture.
Sister to neighbouring night time hot spot Chambar, Medina is a quaint café serving connoisseur-savvy coffee, Belgian waffles for sweet sustenance and a full breakfast, lunch, and brunch menu comprised of eclectic dishes created by co-owner and chef, Nico Schuermans.

When I go later I will for sure be trying their infamous Lavender Latte, will let you know how it goes!

2) The other week after my last final I headed out with one of my good friends to just have a great meal at one of Vancouver’s best kept secrets. Locate on the vibrant Davie Street at 1326.

This small Mexican Restaurant boasts some of the best food in the area and offers some reasonably priced menu items. I recommend starting off with the guacamole dip which comes with several layers of flavorful dips and a side of oven baked tortilla chips. Oh and of course you need some drinks to start the whole thing off!

Lolita’s is famous for its pint sized sangria cocktails filled with lots of tropical fruit to sink your teeth in. I might have had a few of those so I highly recommend those, they make you feel like your sipping them somewhere tropical. Its nice way to temporarily escape from your realities. After the appetizers, we moved onto the main course and we decided to share the halibut tacos…yum! After that meal were stuffed but the atmosphere was just so relaxed that we ended up staying there for a few hours. This restaurant is a little hidden so keep your eyes out for it! Great place for a date night too *winkwink*

Ciao for now