With the onset of fall, Park City becomes the ultimate serene getaway.
Whitney Millar
Jakes Hotel, Treasure Beach Jamaica
In the remote south coast of Jamaica, Jakes, a whimsical family-run boutique, dedicates itself to community tourism, sustainability, and authentic experiences.
Yasodhara Ashram, British Columbia
Settled along Kootenay Bay, the Yasodhara Ashram offers self-reflection in an innovative temple by Patkau Architects, shaped like undulating waves.
5 Canadian Coffee Roasters to Know
: FROM THE ARCHIVE: Canada not only boasts countless lovely cafés—but increasingly, more coffee roasting companies are cropping up to better control the profile of their signature brews. Herein, a nod to five Canadian roasters that all coffee aficionados should have on their radar.
The Marc Cain Aesthetic
A celebration of botanical patterns, stripes of all shades, and animal prints—including a cheeky lobster or two.
Vancouver’s Most Romantic Restaurants
These restaurants hit the sweet spot when it comes to atmosphere and food making them an ideal choice for a special evening out with your sweetheart.
The Old-Time Elegance of Christopher Howard Suitcases
Handcrafted at Christopher Howard’s Toronto atelier, the sleek cases are trimmed in bridle leather from English tanneries, with golden brass embellishments made in Italy.
Virgil Abloh’s Debut Louis Vuitton Collection Comes to Vancouver
On January 18, Vancouver’s Holt Renfrew launched an early release of the collection—among the first in the world, and the only Canadian location, to do so.
A Guide to Exploring Lisbon
The secret is out: Portugal can no longer claim its once-held status as a hidden gem. Yet, for all the fanfare, even its capital city of Lisbon feels unspoilt.
Dan Mangan
The Vancouver-based musician opens up about domesticity, honesty, and musical re-emergence as he releases his new album More or Less.
Skookum Music Festival, Vancouver
The inaugural multi-day festival showcased world-class talent, mere minutes from the city centre.
Tivoli Palácio de Seteais, Sintra
A half-hour drive from Portugal’s bustling capital Lisbon, the city of Sintra is often referred to as a fairy-tale haven.
Alt Hotel St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
The sleek accomodation sitting harbourside in the historic city centre has been dubbed “the rainbow hotel.”
Vipp Hotel
Known for crafting a MoMA-worthy trash can, Danish brand Vipp has brought its innovative sensibilities to the hotel world.
Herschel’s Homecoming
The internationally-renowned luggage and lifestyle brand gets a new home at home.
Torafuku, Vancouver
The Chinatown-adjacent eatery known for its West Coast–inspired Asian dishes celebrates its third birthday with a major menu overhaul.
Popina Canteen, Vancouver
A new dockside eatery from four of the city’s celebrated chefs.
Unbound with Living Vehicle
This line of luxury trailers was developed by architect Matthew Hofmann to support what he calls a mobile lifestyle.
Louis Vuitton’s Fashion Eye Series
This series of books highlights a city, region, or country—all through the viewfinder of fashion’s finest photographers.
ASICS’ First Canadian Flagship
Japanese athletic company ASICS comes to Canada.
Motif Seattle
Immediately upon check-in to Motif Seattle, guests are immersed in local culture.
Bahama House
The 11-key boutique hotel on Harbour Island is the latest hideout to be launched by Eleven Experiences.
A Creative Guide to Ireland
Oscar Wilde once wrote that “Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known.” His Irish homeland is proof.
TAG Heuer at the World Rugby Sevens Series
The Swiss brand comes to Vancouver as official timekeeper for the Rugby Sevens.
Pablo Reinoso’s Spaghetti Bench Series
The Argentina-born, France-based sculptor puts a twist on the standard park bench.
Tom Dixon for IKEA
The Hack series is a line of fixtures and accessories with a Tom Dixon–approved, do-it-yourself flair.
9 Pieces of Valentine’s Day Jewellery
There’s nothing wrong with chocolates, roses, and prix fixe meals, but jewellery may just be the most resonant nonverbal expression of love you can buy.
Money Taxidermy
The Kelowna artist uses money to craft unorthodox animal forms and busts.
Ballet BC’s 2017/2018 Season
A look at the Vancouver contemporary ballet company’s 32nd season.
Vegan Dining in Vancouver
The city’s crop of veggie-forward eateries goes beyond mere trend.
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
Whether spectating or sailing, the race is a thrilling way to spend the final days of the year.
Kenzo Takada for Roche Bobois
Kenzo Takada has rerouted his style from runway to residential reimagining for French furniture maison Roche Bobois.
Air Canada Signature Suite in Toronto Pearson Airport
The 6,400-square-foot space is like a getaway all on its own.
An Ode to Leonard
It was an occasion of celebration, not mourning, that inspired the Musée d’Art Contemporain de Montréal’s exhibition entitled Leonard Cohen: A Crack in Everything.
Textile Hive
For over 45 years, Aranow has collected, catalogued, studied, and sold tens of thousands of patterned fabrics, now available to the masses through the Textile Hive database.
Harry Potter: A History of Magic at the British Library
To celebrate the past two decades of author J.K. Rowling’s ever-growing universe, the British Library will host a new exhibition called Harry Potter: A History of Magic.
Le Labo’s Grooming Collections
For its first foray outside of fragrances, niche perfumery Le Labo presents two no-nonsense—though undeniably chic—collections this October.
Yves Saint Laurent Museums
The Saint Laurent legacy lives on in two new museums.
Kelowna, British Columbia
Endless winery options and easygoing waterside vibes have long made Kelowna a go-to British Columbian getaway.
La Maison Valmont in Vancouver
The Swiss beauty brand opens its first North American store in Vancouver’s Oakridge Centre.
Bronuts, Winnipeg
The family-owned business brings artisan doughnuts to Manitoba’s capital.
The World, Private Residential Yacht
The World residents have every whim catered to—the onboard mantra is “luxury is getting what you want, when you want it, without having to ask for it—and not even knowing you wanted it.”
Aboard El Transcantábrico in Northern Spain
An eight-day journey on Spain’s first tourist train takes travellers along the narrow and winding track through the lush northern coast, known as “Green Spain”.
Rêveries Tableware Collection
Vista Alegre and Christian Lacroix collaborate for the sixth time on a fantastyland tableware collection.
La Glace, Vancouver
La Glace’s bricks-and-mortar Kitsilano parlour is a welcome addition to Vancouver’s ice cream scene.
Louis Vuitton’s Color Blossom BB and Idylle Twist
The French maison adds two new lines to its Blossom jewellery collection.
St. Lawrence, Vancouver
Chef J.C. Poirier returns to his Quebecois roots with a new Railtown restaurant.
La Grande Roue de Montréal
La Grande Roue de Montréal not only gives an unparalleled vantage point of the city’s skyline, it will doubtless become an integral addition to it.
Masters by Jeff Koons and Louis Vuitton
While the series melds styles from the maison and Koons alike, the artist does not shy away from leaving his mark.
Maison Patina
For 10 years, Emmanuel Farré has been elevating leather pieces with patina treatments.
L’Éclair de Génie in Vancouver
From within the glass-fronted shop of Vancouver’s L’Éclair de Génie, rows of brightly decorated éclairs beckon to passersby.
Filson in Vancouver
Seattle-based outdoor apparel and accessory brand Filson embarks on its 120th year and first Canadian location.
Jesse Cook
No one knows quite what to make of Jesse Cook. Often referred to as a flamenco guitarist, the Juno Award winner’s repertoire is nothing if not diverse.
CBC’S Anne
Rather than revisiting raspberry cordial, broken slates, and puffed sleeves, the new series will instead focus on an original set of adventures for Anne and her Avonlea friends.
Mexico’s Gold-Infused Taco
Enter: a 24-karat gold-flake-infused taco shell with luxe fillings of langoustine, Kobe beef, black truffle brie cheese, and a sprinkling of Almas Beluga caviar.
Charred Octopus Recipe
Charred octopus with heart of palm, arugula salsa verde, and cranberry relish makes a next-level special-occasion meal.
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
After hours of theme park rides’ winding lines in Floridian heat, the oasis-like Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes provides a welcome reprieve.
The SFMOMA Expansion
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art gets a $400-million, 10-storey extension designed by Norwegian-American firm Snøhetta.
Jenna Rae Cakes, Winnipeg
When it comes to satisfying a sweet tooth, Jenna Rae Cakes has all the answers.
Baccarat’s Le Roi Soleil by Marcel Wanders
Named after the equally extravagant Louis XIV, this light fixture is the embodiment of updated traditions translated for the modern world.
Tomas Veres Pantheon Combs
Inspired by found sketches of a bespoke comb created for his great-grandfather, Slovakia-based designer Tomas Veres endeavoured to create a product of equal quality.
Illuscious from Textile Hive
The Ace Hotel New York debuts a month-long gallery exhibition and hosts a fashion show celebrating the textile archives of Portland’s Textile Hive.
Westholme Tea Farm
There is a difference between growing tea and making tea—Westholme Tea Farm accomplishes both.
Exploring North Carolina’s Coastal Towns
The southern state’s beach towns are not as well-known as some of their more northern neighbourhoods, but this makes them true ocean pearls.
Hayden Lasher Handbags
Designer Hayden Lasher delivers an eponymous three-piece collection of New York–made handbags.
Objetik
Objetik’s diverse collection finds cohesion by rooting itself in the core qualities of sustainability and utilitarianism.
Illuminate SF Festival of Light
To celebrate the sparkling cityscape, the fourth annual Illuminate SF Festival of Light hosts series of events showcasing 35 installations until New Year’s Day.
The Nutcracker Across Canada
The Nutcracker ballet has become a quintessential holiday tradition, though dance companies have been known to put their own spins on the classic tale.
Palettera
Deborah Lau-Yu of Palettera has made it her mission to convey celebratory occurrences in a tangible, timeless manner.
Parksville and Qualicum Beach
One could easily zip past the twin Vancouver Island towns of Parksville and Qualicum Beach without ever realizing they’re there. Yet, lined by the Salish Sea and enveloped in Coastal Douglas firs, it only takes one visit to understand why many find solace in these two tucked-away communities.
Small Wonders: Gothic Boxwood Miniatures at the AGO
Small Wonders: Gothic Boxwood Miniatures comes to the Art Gallery of Ontario displaying more than 60 boxwood carvings—rosaries, prayer beads, altar pieces—from Northern Europe, dating back as far as the 1500s.
Serena Ryder
Three years in the making, Serena Ryder’s album Utopia contains music that does not shy away from pain.
Roche Bobois’s Nouveaux Classiques
Roche Bobois enlists the help of Maison Christian Lacroix to create a mélange of design elements from each era of 20th-century French history.
Fabrik and Mortar
In the age of modern-day metropolises, the Shildan Group is looking at a more minimal manner of design for buildings.
She Photographs at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
On now until February 19 at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, She Photographs encourages its audience to consider the role of contemporary photography from a female perspective.
Solar Impulse
The Solar Impulse 2 made headlines as the first solo-piloted plane to fly around the world without using a single drop of fuel, but the ultimate goal is to encourage the everyman to embrace energy efficiency.
Louis Vuitton Perfume
Louis Vuitton expands its repertoire from leather goods and fashion to debut a highly anticipated perfume collection: Les Parfums Louis Vuitton.
The Great Canadian Cheese Rolling Festival
On August 20, an anticipated 10,000 people will gather in Whistler Blackcomb to celebrate the nation’s top cheese-makers, invited by the Dairy Farmers of Canada to showcase their best and newest creations.
Terracotta Studio by Tropical Space
Le Duc Ha, an artist highly regarded for crafting terracotta pottery and art depicting traditional Vietnamese figures, had the studio built for him this year by architectural collective Tropical Space.
Hermès’s Tribute to Artist Robert Dallet
“Nature is so beautiful that adding to it has no purpose.”
Douglas Coupland’s Golden Tree
To commemorate the Hollow Tree’s hallowed history, a golden sculpture in its likeness has been created by none other than Vancouver’s Douglas Coupland.
Mar Cerdà’s Wes Anderson Dioramas
There’s nothing quite as charmingly twee as a Wes Anderson scene—except, perhaps, a boxed diorama of a Wes Anderson scene.
Canada’s First Christian Louboutin Flagship
Christian Louboutin’s first Canadian flagship arrives this week.
The Island Essentials Beauty Set
It’s no easy task to compete with the natural beauty of Kauai’s North Shore, but the St. Regis Princeville Resort and premier beauty curator Violet Grey will help you try.
What to do in Denver
Perhaps you know Denver best from its airport, hardly skimming the ground en route to your final destination. If so, slow down a bit; the Mile High City makes a solid case to stay a couple days at least.
Vivid VR
From July 16–September 11, the Milk Glass Co. event space will host a pop-up VR “experience centre”, where 20 audience members at a time will don the futuristic headsets for an immersive, reality-bending program.
Where to Stay in Colorado
Colorado’s modern hotels have transcended outdated tropes (paintings of stallions, cowboy-booted concierges) in favour of luxe accommodations which take more subtle cues from the region’s history.
Colorado’s Great Outdoors
Colorado’s landscape is the ideal canvas for outdoor recreation. With its ballyhooed 300 annual days of sunshine, the state is famous for both its winter spots and warm-weather adventuring.
Le Creuset in Vancouver
Le Creuset celebrates the opening of its largest boutique to date this summer in Vancouver.
The Hermès Icosahedron
It’s not a scene typically associated with haute couture.
Food & Beer
There is an unexpected friendship between beer and fine dining, and Food & Beer reveals the merit of the union.
Tailored Prada
Prada’s beloved Made to Measure service is now in Canada.
Canada’s First Buffalo Milk Gelato
Richer in every respect than your average gelato, the buffalo milk treat has a silky texture, full flavour, and it spreads smoothly into brightly-coloured cups.
Sebastian ErraZuriz’s Wave Cabinet
At first glance, Sebastian ErraZuriz’s Wave Cabinet appears solid; but with a gentle pull, a domino effect is initiated, unexpectedly setting the cabinet in motion.
Biancoshock Borderlife
Something unexpected lies beneath the manholes of Lodi, Italy.
Jaeger-LeCoultre x Christian Louboutin
To celebrate the 85th birthday of their classic Reverso model, horological hero Jaeger-LeCoultre has collaborated with shoe designer Christian Louboutin.
Little Architecture by Emily Boutard
There’s an undeniable charm to miniature figurines, delicate pieces of a greater world.
Fairy Tale Fashion at the Museum at FIT
Inspired by the enigmatic darkness of classic stories, the Fashion Institute of Technology’s Fairy Tale Fashion exhibition draws upon the gritty reality of fantasy tales by Perrault, Anderson, and the Brothers Grimm.
Chewton Glen’s Treehouse Suites
For many, treehouses recall fond memories of whiling away hours in a childhood backyard haven. Chewton Glen’s Treehouse suites, which sit amid branches on the edge of the mystical-feeling New Forest in Hampshire, England, recall that nostalgic delight, allowing guests the chance to revel in the novelty of life in the trees
Saks Fifth Avenue in Toronto
Along with establishing Saks as the exclusive Canadian carrier for luxe international brands including upscale beauty and fragrance lines By Terry, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, and Memo Paris, this foray north sees an elevation in the quality of customer service.
