A Weekend in Culture

British Columbia

Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival
Feb. 29 — Mar. 4
The 34th annual Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival will showcase 1,700 wines from over 180 wineries in 15 countries around the world. The week-long event will be full of seminars, tasting rooms, lunches, brunches and dinners paired with specially selected wines where you will have the opportunity to mingle with other guests and the industry’s finest winemakers. Chilean wines will be featured this year, as the event explores the wide variety of wines produced in the Mediterranean climate. 

For ticket information and more details, visit playhousewinefest.com

Vancouver Golf & Travel Show
Mar. 3 — 4
It’s almost time to tee up. Get all your golfing gear at one place while learning a tip or two from experts and professionals at the largest consumer golf show in western Canada. This year, the event will feature 150 exhibitors from local golf courses, resorts, and golf manufacturers and will have a variety of demonstrations and contests.

For ticket information and more details, visit vancouvergolfshow.com

Ontario

Toronto Underground Market
Mar. 4
The Toronto Underground Market is probably the only place in the city where you will find butter chicken and waffles, grilled cornbread cheese sandwiches and carrot coconut milk soup, all under one roof — the Evergreen Brick Works’ roof. The “social food market” is where the community can sample delicious and creative eats made by local vendors and chefs. The monthly event sells out quickly, so get your tickets soon.

For ticket information and more details, visit yumtum.ca

Toronto International Bike Show
Mar. 2 — 4
Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie mountain biker or a casual cyclist, the Toronto International Bike Show is where you’ll find top of the line accessories and apparel from some of the best and newest brand name companies. Be sure to check out the thrilling stunt competitions while you’re there.

For ticket information and more details, visit bicycleshowtoronto.com/index.html

Alberta

The Big Taste
Mar. 2 — 12 
The Big Taste is when some of the best restaurants in Calgary open their kitchens for 11 days with fantastic fixed price dining menus that are sure to give you more than just a taste. This once a year opportunity will also feature culinary events that will allow you to experience delicious meals with local chefs.

For more details, visit downtowncalgary.com/the-big-taste • 


Vancouver International Wine Festival
Photo Courtesy: David Niddrie