Frederick Blichert, Author at MONTECRISTO | MONTECRISTO

Frederick Blichert

Three bottles of spirits on a shelf at the Woods Spirit Co.

At North Vancouver’s Woods Spirit Co., Smaller Is Better

Creative spirit.

Boxes shaped like Christmas crackers arranged on a Christmas table setting - holiday gift guide.

A Local Holiday Gift Guide for B.C. Shoppers

‘Tis the season.

The Inaugural CollabWest Brings B.C. Creatives Together to Support Men’s Mental Health

The collaborative event is designed to reinvent itself each year.

A close up of Tantoo cardinal wearing a black and red hat and holding her hand up to her face.

Canadian Cultural Icon Tantoo Cardinal Looks for the Next Chapter in Her Career

In Desolation Sound, a sauna sits atop a floating dock at the Klahoose Wilderness Resort.

A Trip to Desolation Sound Offers More Than a Local Getaway

The Klahoose Wilderness Resort is a unique way to connect with B.C.

At Hacienda Patrón, Making Tequila Is Not Just a Business, It’s an Art

Tequila sunrise.

Tadpoles swimming through green water, shot from below - Wildlife Photographer of the Year

How a Photo of Vancouver Island Tadpoles Made Shane Gross the Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Patience, planning, and a good eye won the day.

Mystery, Biography, and a Guide to Local Fish Make Up Some of MONTECRISTO’s Most Anticipated British Columbian Books of 2025

A local reading list for the new year.

An Emmy-Winning Prosthetic Makeup Artist in Vancouver Takes Us Behind the Scenes of Shōgun

Imitation of life.

A Holiday Gift Guide for Whisky Lovers, Sweet Tooths, and Foodies

Food and drink gift ideas for the epicurean in your life.