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Tara Henley

Gathie Falk "Grapefruit" 1970

East Vancouver’s Famous 92-Year-Old Artist Welcomes Us Into Her Home

Gathie Falk finds the beauty in everyday life.

These B.C. Towns Are Havens for Local Authors and Book Lovers Alike

Can you guess which communities attract the most bookworms?

Hollyhock

Catch Your Breath at B.C.’s Peaceful Hollyhock Retreat on Cortes Island

Though most of its programs are on hold, the renowned respite spot is open for limited staycations.

Vancouver crime fiction illustration by Janice Wu.

Why So Much Canadian Crime Fiction Is Set in Vancouver

A look at the growing number of psychological thrillers now set in our back alleys.

Gathie Falk "Grapefruit" 1970

Gathie Falk

In the entrance to Gathie Falk’s East Vancouver house, a stack of red ceramic apples from her acclaimed fruit series sits on a table. The piece is a marker of her success—it’s among her best-known and most beloved works—but it’s also a symbol of the bright outlook that has defined her life.

B.C.'s Destination Cookbooks

B.C.’s Destination Cookbooks

From The Wickaninnish Inn in Tofino to Hollyhock resort on Cortes Island, destination cookbooks are driving foodie travel right here within British Columbia.

Vancouver crime fiction illustration by Janice Wu.

Crime Fiction Set in Vancouver

Terminal City is a starring character in a series of highly cinematic psychological thrillers.

Hollyhock

Hollyhock

Delicious food, deep sleep, quiet contemplation, and rich community are all on offer at this luxe lodge on B.C.’s Cortes Island.

B.C.’s Top Literary Towns

The province certainly doesn’t suffer a lack of enthusiasm for the written word.

Vancouver Podcasts

Vancouver is home to a number of niche podcasts that are making waves.

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