Riding high in a Ferrari WORDS Lauren Kramer X PHOTOGRAPHY Lia Crowe Nothing says Italian craftsmanship quite like a Ferrari. These spectacular vehicles, known for their combination of speed, sleek design and hefty price tags, never fail to capture attention. Admired and …
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finding the mountain
Japanese gardens: to think, meditate and be at peace WORDS Angela Cowan X PHOTOGRAPHY Courtesty Butchart Gardens Find the mountain where there is no mountain. Imagine a Japanese garden and you’ll no doubt picture cherry blossom trees, artfully pruned shrubs, trickling …
It’s all about the lifestyle
Thirty years at Predator Ridge By Darcy Nybo X Photos Courtesy Predator Ridge It’s unlike any other resort in this country. You can live year round and still be within minutes of wineries and a wellness resort. It’s a lifestyle you don’t have to escape …
Great Escapes
Think global and source local with these travel-inspired tastes Words Ellie Shortt X Photography Lia Crowe I have unwavering wanderlust. Often at this time of year I’m lost in blog posts, reviews and suggested itineraries, planning my next big adventure. …
secrets and lives — AND THE 7 SINS with Lindsay Holt
words ANGELA COWANphotography DON DENTON With Hollywood-style long blonde hair and a killer smile, Lindsay Holt isn’t exactly the stereotypical picture of a lifelong accountant, but the mom of two got into the numbers business straight out of high school, and has been regional …
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behind the story
The woman behind Boulevard’s Narrative illustrations is Sierra Lundy, a multidisciplinary artist, based in Victoria. Although she has been creating the illustrations for Boulevard since the feature was introduced two years ago, her creation for this edition came with an added …
Wine, wildlife and a wicked little getaway
Words + Photography: Suzanne Morphet I might have walked into a John Constable landscape from the early 19th century. Clouds billow up a mountainside that’s dusted with fresh snow. In the foreground, a pond reflects the sky and surrounding forest in a watery blur of red, …
How sweet it is
Thierry Busset brings the flavours of France to Vancouver Words Gail JohnsonPhotography Lia Crowe Macarons, brioche, financiers and sablés: these are a few of the exquisite treats on display, like so many pieces of art or jewellery, in cases imported from France that were …
Nutritional navigation
Understanding bio-individuality WORDS Kaisha Scofield There is no one way to eat. We are biologically unique. Even if we all ate the exact same foods, our bodies would react in very individual ways. The countless differences between our lifestyles, dietary histories, …
when cold is hot
More and more people are taking the plunge into cold water therapy Victoria’s Neil Tran in the water off Ross Bay. Words Toby TannasPhotography Lia Crowe It’s been a few years now since I first dipped my toe into the proverbial waters of cold therapy. It was more of a …