Eat Fresh and Eat Local

Eat fresh and eat local is on the minds of Vancouverites. Local farmlands are being threatened when cities expand. Vancouver is no exception. Farmlands surrounding Vancouver are being turned into housing communities to meet the population growth of Metro Vancouver.

Much of the food Vancouverites buy comes from outside the local farmlands. Go to a local supermarket and you'll see tomatoes from Mexico and snap peas from China. There may be some locally grown options but much comes from elsewhere.

Obviously more exotic produce might not be grown here and needs to be imported. But so much that is grown here is also imported.

Can you imagine the carbon footprint of snap peas being shipped from China? More and more citizens are concerned with where our food is sourced from and what environmental impact that brings.

Vancouver shoppers are quite savvy when it comes to eating fresh and eating locally produced food. My next few blogs will cover the growing trend of community gardens, farmer's markets, buying seafood right off the boat and visiting local farms for fresh meat and produce.

Stay tuned

Point Grey Fiesta

At myVancouver4u I like to hi-light community events and festivals.  These events showcase the diverse character of the individual neighbourhoods of the city of Vancouver.   Point Grey Fiesta has its roots back to 1986 when Vancouver hosted EXPO 86.

"The Point Grey Fiesta is the community’s annual start-of-summer event for families and friends. Starting with a Saturday parade on West 10th avenue, the Saturday celebration continues in Trimble Park with stage performances, activities and exhibitors. Carnival rides in Trimble Park operate from Friday to Sunday. With the exception of the carnival rides and midway games, Fiesta entertainment and children’s activities are free of charge."  Quoted from website.

Check out this family friendly event.
June 22-24, 2012
Point Grey Fiesta Website

Colourful Vancouver

Vancouver in the springtime shows blooms of vibrant colours. This is just a sample of beautiful, colourful Vancouver.

Top Five Vancouver Beaches Revealed

Just imagine standing on silky warm sand, the ocean waves lapping at your feet. You look around and see tall, majestic snow-capped mountains cradling the city.

This is Vancouver in June.

SUNSET BEACH
Sunset Beach is very protected as it lies at the entrance to False Creek. As you lie back and enjoy the warmth of the sun you watch yachts and sailboats pass you by.

KITSILANO BEACH
Kit's Beach as the locals call it is nestled close to beautiful scenic Cornwall Street. Bring a picnic lunch or visit restaurants like the Local Public Eatery or The Boathouse.

Enjoy the ocean breeze from the beach or from Kit's Pool.

ENGLISH BAY BEACH
English Bay is one of the most picturesque places in the city of Vancouver. English Bay Beach is the most popular beach in the summer for sunbathing, swimming or people watching.

In the summer you'll find the downtown "condo-crowd" catching some rays or just reading a good book on the beach.

SPANISH BANKS BEACH
Spanish Banks is located further west from Vancouver's downtown core. This long beach has room for volleyball, sunbathers and boaters alike. The views of the mountains and the city are awesome from here.

Although Spanish Banks neighbours Wreck Beach you'll have to wear a bathing suit no matter how skimpy it is.

WRECK BEACH
Wreck beach is a clothing optional beach, located on the outskirts of the University of British Columbia.

Seems as though all that education makes people want to run around in their birthday suits. Just a word to the wise, all the pretty people don't always sunbathe at this beach.

No matter which beach you choose you'll enjoy the beauty of Vancouver.