President’s Message
Hello BCATW Members,
Fall is here and I’m sure you’ve all got some great travel adventures to write about from the past months. We look forward to seeing everyone soon as we plan the Fall events including our next symposium. Volunteers are always needed, and in particular, as Mari Kane has decided to step down we would like someone to step in and take over organizing the Meet Ups which have been a popular part of our program. In addition we will be looking for more help with the symposium. It’s important we all work together to make our organization a worthy one. There have been set-backs in the past and we hope that new people on board to participate that our new program will be a success of interest to everyone. Here’s to a successful Fall/Winter season.
Happy travels and travel memories. W Ruth Kozak, President.
The hybrid bunch: Summerhill Baco Noir and Marachal Foch and Stag’s Hollow’s Tragically Vidal and Vidal Icewine.
Edible Vancouver features Mari Kane
Mari Kane was featured in Edible Vancouver and Wine Country’s High Summer issue with her story, Hybrid Wines Are Cooler Than Ever. It tells the story of the hybrid grapes Baco Noir, Marachal Foch and Vidal, crossed between two species for climate tolerance, as well as other crossbred grapes popular in BC winemaking. Required reading for wine lovers.
Brian K. Smith Taiwan Hiking/Craft Beer Tour
Brian K. Smith: Spring and Summer + Important fall event
In the July edition of the Buzz, Brian Smith mentioned about his Taiwan Hiking/Craft Beer Tour. His travel Craft Beer story has now been published in the Fall Edition of What’s Brewing Magazine.
On the first weekend of November is Photographie at the Robson Plaza. Hosted by the Professional Photographer of Canada – BC Division, it is promising to be a very educational event for all levels of photographers. Tickets can be purchased for individual events or for the complete program including an awards dinner for recognition of outstanding photographers in our communities.
The Pointe Restaurant at the Wickaninnish Inn, Tofino BC Canada
Tofino: Outstanding dining in Canada’s pacific coast rain forest
Luxury fashion & travel writer Edward Quan visited the lavish Wickinannish Inn, Tofino late spring on assignment for The Bahamas Weekly. His travel mission was to experience the growing dining options small town Tofino has to offer from fine dining to food trucks while profiling the local brewery and distiller. You can read his foodie travel adventure on Canada’s pacific coast rain forest at The Bahamas Weekly.
Bestway Tours & Safaris
Experience wines and whiskeys of South Africa with new tour
BCATW’s Industry Partner, Bestway Tours & Safaris, has released an all-new journey exploring both South Africa’s cultural sites and its whiskey and wine wonders! This 14-day small group journey will be hosted by Johanne McInnis, known as the Whisky Lassie, a leading Canadian spirits personality. Sample the incredible varieties of whiskey at Whiskey Brothers in Johannesburg, enjoy exhilarating safaris chasing the Big Five at a private game reserve, taste the rich wines of the Garden Route and see some of South Africa’s best sites with this one-of-a-kind adventure.
This tour departs September 2020, and is expected to sell out fast! Learn more about this wonderful travel adventure at Bestway Tours & Safaris.
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