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A WORLD-CLASS HAVEN

An owner and top-notch design team gave this Whistler chalet renovation a touch of international flair.

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GET THE LOOK

RESET AND REFRESH

First and Foremost

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FIONA’S FINDS

Fiona Forbes shares her fashion, beauty and décor desires.

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LOUVRE LUST

A West Vancouver businessman-turned-artist has achieved the ultimate goal—having his work exhibited in Paris.

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Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia–The hotelier and philanthropist very nearly took a completely different path.

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FLORA AND FAUNA

Nature-inspired jewellery to covet this spring.

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ON THE TOWN WITH FRED LEE

Party faithful get on the philanthropy train to support pediatric mental health, art education and Special Olympics.

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BANFIELD AND THE BATH

Interior designer Jamie Banfield shares his career highlights, plus five trends in bathroom design.

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LIGHT IT UP!

Four fixtures we love for spring.

Food and Wine

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VANCOUVER’S LATIN AMERICAN RENAISSANCE

Food writer Chris Dagenais on culinary trends and hot tables in Vancouver.

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THE HOT SEAT

Eight questions with Chef Quang Dang.

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Araxi’s North Arm Farm beetroot salad.

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TASTING ROOM

Terry David Mulligan shares his Vancouver Wine Fest Picks.

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LANAI 5-0

Erin Cebula escapes the rain in favour of this charming, lush Hawaiian island.

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TRAVEL TIPS

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My Favourite Room

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RESET AND REFRESH L o n g e r d a y s , c r i s p m o r n i n g s , s p r i n g b l o s s o m s ... this time of year always inspires me to make changes at home. Whether you’re doing a few updates or tackling a full reno, our Renovation Issue is packed with on-trend inspiration for you.

On the cover this month is The Haven—a sprawling Whistler chalet that’s undergone a Euro-chic renovation with the help of its French owner. Our managing editor Lise Boullard had the chance to take a tour and didn’t want to leave!

In this issue we also look at what’s hot in lighting trends, and interior designer Jamie Banfield shares what's in vogue in bathroom cabinetry, as well as in tub, shower, faucet and sink design.

On the food front, our resident culinary writer Chris Dagenais delves into the Nuevo Latino resto trend and puts chef Quang Dang into the hot seat for a Q&A about his move to Whistler as the new executive chef at Araxi. Also, Tasting Room’s Terry David Mulligan gives us a preview of the wineries you should look out for at this year’s Vancouver International Wine Fest.

And if you feel like some excitement and adventure, Erin Cebula says “aloha” to the lush Hawaiian island of Lanai where she stayed at its luxe Four Seasons Resort, and we have the luxury wilderness experience of a lifetime at B.C.’s Sonora Resort. Finally, for those of you who like to put rubber to the road, adrenaline junkie and auto journalist Lisa MacFarlane gives us her top racetrack picks in North America.

Well, now that I’m inspired (and I hope you are too), it’s time to get back to my spring reno plans! Enjoy the read.

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Contributors

MICHELE MARKO STYLE As the former Arts & Life editor at the Vancouver Sun and Province newspapers, Michele Marko has written on a wide range of subjects—from ethical beauty to London Fashion Week to English aristocrats dishing about their stately homes. She has an avid interest in design, food, fashion, beauty and dogs, but not necessarily in that order.

When not immersed in home renovation projects, she is being bossed about by a tyrannical but adorable Shih Tzu Pug named Poppy. @misseymarko

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LISA MACFARLANE BOATING & AUTO Contributing writer Lisa MacFarlane has been part of the Vancouver media mix for almost two decades. She was a producer for Shaw TV’s entertainment talk show Urban Rush, co-host of Driving with Zack and Mac on Global TV, and auto journalist for the Vancouver Sun and Province newspapers. She’s lived in Victoria, Vancouver and Shanghai. When she’s not on the water covering the marine scene for Vancouver Luxury Living, Lisa works in the hydrogen fuel cell industry, and happily reports that Arnold Schwarzenegger’s dream of a “Hydrogen Highway” connecting California with B.C., is still very much alive.

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ERIN CEBULA TRAVEL For over 15 years, Erin Cebula has entertained television audiences with her ebullient approach to entertainment/ lifestyle reporting. From the Oscars' red carpet to the wild set of Survivor, her versatility as a broadcaster, producer and writer have taken her around the world and connected her to the fascinating people who make it spin. Erin's wanderlust experiences can be found on Instagram. @celebula

FRED LEE ON THE TOWN A society columnist for the past 15 years, Fred covers Metro Vancouver’s vibrant and ever-changing social landscape.

The social butterfly joins Rick Cluff every Monday morning on CBC Radio One’s The Early Edition to share all of Vanhattan’s A-list happenings, red carpet parties, must-attend galas and fabulous fundraisers. When not gala-vanting or globetrotting, Fred is the director of alumni engagement at The University of British Columbia, among other philanthropic roles. @fredabouttown

AILEEN LALOR CULTURE Aileen Lalor is a freelance writer and editor, specialising in beauty, fashion and lifestyle. Born in Ireland and raised in the U.K., she knew from the moment she picked up a pencil that she wanted to tell stories. After dabbling in educational publishing and internal communications, she moved to Singapore, where she discovered that beauty was her beat. Now based in Vancouver, she continues to write for Singaporean magazines and websites and is also a contributor to Vitadaily.ca, The Daily Hive and The Vancouver Sun. @aileen.lalor

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light fixture by Studio Italia Design is the perfect statement piece for any room. Price upon request at LightForm, lightform.ca

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2 I STILL LOVE PUTTING pen to paper, so why not do it in style with Montblanc’s Ingrid Bergman Edition “La Donna” pen?

This work of art has multiple nods to Ingrid Bergman’s impeccable elegance, from the red-gold-plated fittings to the amethyst on the clip to the 18-karat red-

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gold nib. Price upon request at Montblanc, montblanc.com

3 THE TEENAGER IN ME wants every eye palette on the planet, but Charlotte Tilbury has managed to create the ultimate range of colours with this Instant Eye Palette, so it’s the only one I need to take me from daytime to disco. $95 at Holt Renfrew, holtrenfrew.com

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gold ring, a 21-carat majestic natural pink sapphire and 0.8 carats of sparkly diamonds. Price upon request at Palladio, palladiocanada.com

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LOUVRE LUST A WEST VANCOUVER BUSINESSMANTURNED-ARTIST HAS ACHIEVED THE ULTIMATE GOAL—HAVING HIS WORK EXHIBITED IN PARIS. W h e n i t c o m e s t o T o r o n t o - Vancouver flights, “uneventful” is usually the best one can hope for. That wasn’t the case, however, for president and founder of Ocean West Financial Group, GK Hinkson, whose life changed course on a business flight home.

Hinkson re-watched a film he’d seen before, the 2000 biopic Pollock, about the modern American painter. (Chosen mostly, he admits, because star Ed Harris is one of his favourite actors.)

“By the time I’d gotten halfway through that movie, I was so pumped, all I could think about was how I was going to get my assistant to find me a studio,” he remembers.

The following day, and for the first time in his life, the ersatz artist who’d never touched pen to paper except to sign a contract, was standing in a rented studio space looking at a large, empty brown-paper panel surrounded by acrylic paints.

Three hours later, he’d finished his first piece of art and started down a new path.

Just over two years later, Hinkson’s large-format, abstract pieces are coming into their own. Built up by hand and with no paintbrushes or knives, he layers colours on wet canvas and manipulates paint by “washing” it off. Occasionally, sand (and in his most recent works, coffee grounds) are incorporated. The result is soothing but with an underlying tension not unlike a naturalized version of the marble paper flyleaf of an antique book.

G.K. HINKSON’S ACRYLIC PAINTING, MIDNIGHT BLUE, WAS INSPIRED BY THE COLOUR OF THE OCEAN ON A MOONLIT EVENING.

This past October, Hinkson travelled to Paris for his first international vernissage for his piece Midnight Blue at the highly influential PAKS Gallery located in the Carrousel du Louvre directly under the famed museum. This year will see his work exhibited in Vienna, Montreux and Art Basel in Switzerland, and he will launch an offshoot line of men’s dress socks and a sports clothing line incorporating his designs. insurance firm where he’s still the president. “I love that vortex— the singular focus on the artistic process. When I’m painting everything else just disappears.”

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“Painting is therapeutic,” he says on the phone from the

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WENDY LISOGARCOCCHIA (ABOVE) IS BEHIND THE GOODLIFE FITNESS AUTISM HUB IN RICHMOND (LEFT).

INFLUENCER: WENDY LISOGAR-COCCHIA THE HOTELIER AND PHILANTHROPIST VERY NEARLY TOOK A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT PATH. W e k n o w h e r a s t h e Century Plaza Hotel & Spa’s CEO, and

for people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families. It was

founder of The Pacific Autism Family Network, but Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia

an obvious cause for them to get involved with, since their son has ASD.

was very nearly famous for something completely different. “When I was

In 2016, the Network opened GoodLife Fitness Autism Family Hub

16 I was a national competitor for ice-skating,” she says. “I was training all

in Richmond. The 60,000-square-foot space has everything from a

the time and only going to school half time, and eventually I had to decide

resource centre to a LifeLabs phlebotomy clinic. Another recent program

whether I wanted to be an Olympian or go I just sat there and thought, ‘What are the odds that I’d make it to the Olympics?’ and what would that career look like. And I chose the hotel.”

is Changemakers, a partnership with BC

“EVENTUALLY I HAD TO DECIDE WHETHER I WANTED TO BE AN OLYMPIAN OR GO TO UNIVERSITY AND FOLLOW THE HOTELIER PATH.” — WENDY LISOGAR-COCCHIA

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More than three decades on, there are

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Lions that makes going to football games more comfortable for individuals on the autism spectrum, and their families.

And in February 2018, PAFN launches the Pacific Autism/First Responder’s Interactive BC Wide Symposium, in

thousands of people who are grateful that Wendy chose to follow her dad

which police officers, firefighters, paramedics and 911 dispatchers come

into the family business (he founded the hotel in 1971). She’s influenced

together with families to learn from each other.

the lives of the staff she and husband Sergio Cocchia employ for the hotel

Wendy says that the key to her success is the people she surrounds

and their other businesses, Absolute Spa and Soluzione Spa Products. And

herself with, in particular, her husband. They measure success not with

she’s also an inspiration for other women in business. She’s the youngest

dollars and cents, but the lives they change, whether that’s by employing

female chair of the Vancouver Board of Trade and the first female trustee

more people in their businesses, or through their charity work. She says:

of the Vancouver Police Federation.

“There’s a family with three young toddlers, one of whom is profoundly

Wendy has also had a huge impact through her philanthropic work.

affected by autism. They said they never could have dreamed they’d be

She’s long been involved in groups like Variety The Children’s Charity.

able to take the family to a football game before Changemakers. Now

Almost 10 years ago, she and Sergio established The Pacific Autism

they’ve bought season tickets. That’s success.”

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—Aileen Lalor, @aileen.lalor

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to university and follow the hotelier path.

FLORA AND FAUNA AFTER MONTHS OF GREY SKIES, RECORD RAINFALL AND SOME FRIGID TEMPERATURES THROWN IN, THE ADVENT OF SPRING IS A RELIEF. MORE THAN MILDER DAYS, THE RESURGENCE OF FLORA AND FAUNA IS NATURE’S VERSION OF A MAKEOVER. THESE UNIQUE AND BEAUTIFUL PIECES, INSPIRED BY MOTHER EARTH, SPARKLE WITH NATURAL BEAUTY. — Michele Marko, @misseymarko

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WILDCAT GUCCI RING is created with yellow gold for the band with a sculpted, sterling sliver, feline head boasting blue topaz and black spinal eyes with a pearl in its mouth. $1,910 at Gucci, gucci.com/ca

blooms and enhance the beauty of a garden. These two whimsical works of art feature diamonds and yellow sapphires set in 18-karat white and yellow gold. TWO BUTTERFLY BETWEEN THE FINGER RING, $23,500 at Van Cleef & Arpels, vanCleefArpels.com

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ALL ABOARD Party faithful get on the philanthropy train to support pediatric mental health, art education and Special Olympics.

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Gordon and Marion Smith Foundation’s Off the Wall

Always a sparkler, BC Children’s Hospital’s

The Gordon and Marion Smith Foundation

31st Crystal Ball raised an incredible $2.81

hosted its sophomore gala, a unique art

million. Presented by Ryan Beedie’s Beedie

auction in support of the charity’s many

Development Group, this year’s Crystal Ball

art-focused programs for youth. Yours

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saw more than 400 visionary, health care and

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philanthropic leaders convene at the Four

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Georgia. The brainchild of board member

B.C.-themed bash in support of pediatric

Richard Savage, he and executive director

mental health. Gala chair Jennifer Johnston

Gail Johnson invited collectors to donate

guided this year’s posh party for the very

a piece from their own personal collection.

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first time. Johnston thanked donors for their

Their efforts resulted with 19 masterful

A spectacular evening

support of a revolutionary hospital-wide

works on the auction block. Orchestrated

program addressing the impact of pain on

by auctioneer Hugh Bulmer, masterpieces

mental health of children and youth. Proceeds

by Douglas Coupland, Rodney Graham, Tiko

will also help expand current mental health

Kerr, Cori Creed and Gordon Smith were

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programs and bring expertise to underserved

quickly snapped up contributing to more than

Fund and Special Olympics BC. 7 Canucks

await guests at this luxe

communities in B.C. 1 Scott Warren and

$115,000 raised. 4 Off the Wall creator Richard

forward Brandon Sutter and Alexander Pang

Jennifer Johnston. 2 Global TV’s Chris Gailus

Savage and Artists for Kids co-founder Ken

fronted the fundraiser. 8 Gala founders Blair

emceed the Crystal Ball which saw Jackson

James. 5 Artist Tiko Kerr and auctioneer Hugh

Shier and Doug Holtby chaired the fundraiser

Doyle and his mom, Lola, share with attendees

Bulmer in front of Kerr’s donated painting.

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by Wheaton Precious Metals was another inspired night celebrating the power of sport and the human spirit. More than 650 guests made the scene for the party’s 19th staging. Gala creators Doug Holtby and Blair Shier chaired the interactive gala dinner and auction to help empower athletes with intellectual disabilities to gain pride and acceptance. Before the fundraising, guests heard from Special Olympics BC athlete Alexander Pang, the event’s keynote speaker and Sports Celebrities Festival spokesperson.

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A WORLDCLASS HAVEN WORDS | LISE BOULLARD PHOTOS | JUSTA JESKOVA PHOTOGRAPHY

THIS WHISTLER CHALET RENOVATION GOT A TOUCH OF INTERNATIONAL FLAIR THANKS TO A TOP-NOTCH DESIGN TEAM—AND ITS OWNER’S EXQUISITE TASTE.

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LEFT: WITH ITS BARNWOOD FIREPLACE, THE SECOND LIVING ROOM PROVIDES A COMFORTABLE SPACE IN WHICH TO ENJOY A GLASS OF PORT AFTER DINNER IN THE ADJOINING DINING ROOM. TOP RIGHT: ONE OF THE MAIN ASPECTS OF THE RENOVATION WAS SWAPPING THE LOCATION OF THE DINING ROOM AND THE KITCHEN AREA, AND ADDING A DIVIDER TO MAINTAIN PRIVACY AND MANAGE ANY KITCHEN NOISE DURING DINNER PARTIES. BOTTOM RIGHT: A WORKING CHEF CONSULTED ON THE RENOVATION OF THE KITCHEN.

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on a quiet private road at the foot of Blackcomb Mountain, The Haven chalet in Whistler is unlike any other home you’ll find in the world-class ski resort.

That’s because the Hong Kong-based owner, a French businessman with a taste for fine art, had a hand in every aspect of the 14-month renovation of the 6,000-square-foot space. Adorned with custom design touches and furniture, art from the owner’s collection and Asian and European décor, it’s no surprise that this ski-in retreat has become an annual gathering place for the owner, his family and their friends—a respite in which to enjoy one another’s company—and the owner’s renowned dinner parties.

Those who have been lucky enough to tour the property, or stay there, can see and feel that the chalet is truly a unique space. The list of visitors includes Whistler-based interior designer Karen Ripper, a friend of the owner’s who worked with Paris-based interior designer Dillon Garris on the 2013 renovation.

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up on a sunny Friday to be given a tour by Karen and Thornhill Real Estate listing agent Katherine Currall. A Douglas fir, pine, hemlock and cedar forest surrounds the half-acre property, providing just the right amount of intimacy while letting light through the home’s many windows and skylights.

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ABOVE: A VIBRANT PAINTING BY CHIU YA TSAI DRAWS THE EYE AS ONE WALKS DOWN THE HALLWAY CONNECTING THE MAIN LIVING ROOM TO THE KITCHEN, GUEST SUITES AND SECOND LIVING ROOM.

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TOP RIGHT: CARRARA MARBLE ADORNS THE MASTER BATH; A BARN-STYLE DOOR PAINTED IN YVES KLEIN BLUE PUNCTUATES THE MASTER BEDROOM.

her warm smile—and the home’s most striking view: its “hero” shot (shown on pages 20 and 21). Looking up, I

BOTTOM RIGHT: NATURAL LIGHT FLOWS INTO THE UPSTAIRS HALLWAY; THE TWO GUEST SUITES ARE MADE COSY WITH PADDED WOOL CARPETING, HEATED FLOORS AND VIEWS OF WHITE LIGHTS THAT CAN BE SEEN TWINKLING IN THE FOREST AT NIGHT.

nature. Built within the wall of glass is the residence’s most unique component: a custom-made cylindrical steel

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almost gasp at the beauty of a 30-foot cathedral-style pine ceiling, held up by old-growth forest fir beams. Being in the room on this sunny day with the light streaming through windows layered with Hermès-inspired cashmere curtains, provides an almost spiritual experience.

The entire back wall of the living room is composed of floor-to-ceiling windows, providing a view of the adjacent lush forest (“It’s Crown land so no one can build there,” Karen tells me), and a feeling of being at one with and glass fireplace designed by the owner (“he had a photo of a round fireplace in his pocket for years,” says Karen), which is mirrored by a similarly shaped sculpture and book shelf by Ron Arad, dividing the living room from the entryway. “When you’re sitting [in the living room] and there’s snow coming down, we have lights up all throughout the woods, which you can see twinkling through the trees,” says Karen.

Layered with textiles such as a teal Indian rug and boasting vintage Scott Landon lights, the living room encapsulates the European esthetic of the house, and the owner’s impeccable taste when it comes to art, sculpture and furniture. “You can see he has an incredible art collection,” says Katherine. “You look around and there’s just art everywhere.”

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TOP LEFT: WALLPAPER MADE FROM REPURPOSED MAGAZINES ADORNS THE MEDIA ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. BOTTOM LEFT: ROCHE BOBOIS’ SIGNATURE MAH JONG SOFA BEGS TO BE SUNKEN INTO AFTER A DAY ON THE SLOPES. RIGHT: A TERRACE BOASTING A FIREPLACE WITH A TOWERING CHIMNEY CAN BE ENJOYED DURING WARMER MONTHS.

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The most architecturally challenging compo-

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(and three others, including one in the master bed-

nent of the renovation, by far, was installing the

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room), the estate also boasts soaker tubs in every

custom-made steel fireplace in the living room.

bedroom ensuite, a firefighter’s clothes-dryer in the

Explains Karen: “We brought in structural engineers

carport meant to dry ski gear, and ski-in access from

from Vancouver and they drew up what we needed

Blackcomb mountain via Home Run, making it a

to do … We had to bring in high beams and they

dream pre- and après-ski sanctuary. Though there

come down all the way to the garage down below, so

is no hot tub (“The owner hates them,” says Karen),

it’s very secure.” The change that required the most

there is ample space to install one.

sweat equity, though (five men working for several

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Next, Karen and Katherine lead me down a long

months, to be precise), was manually sanding away

LIGHTING IN

hallway past the stairwell that leads to the three

the orange hue of the old-growth-fir solid square

VARIOUS ROOMS |

bedrooms upstairs, and finally to the kitchen. Along

beams and the trim on the windows, and layering

SCOTT LANDON AND

the way there is only one place to look: at a striking

them with a white-wash finish on top resulting in a

oil painting of an androgynous person by Chinese

soft peach tone.

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artist Chiu Ya Tsai, displayed at the end of the hall-

As we walk through the guest suites just off

DESIGNED BY DILLON

way leading to the two guest suites. “At night when

of the dining room, made hygge by felt walls from

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we have parties, we always have [a light on above it],

German designer Weitzner, padded 100 per cent

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and it’s just so cool,” says Karen.

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I look to the left and am struck by the warmth of

and double window treatments which create a

a dining room, the focal point of which is a long cus-

total black out, I turn to Katherine and say, “This is

tom-made table and mosaic-style wooden chairs

amazing … But the owner, he’s not here that often

by Dutch furniture designer Piet Hein Eek made

is he?” “No,” she replies, “But when he’s here, it’s his

with slabs of wood in various colours. A reclaimed

sanctuary.”

wood wall provides a neutral backdrop in this unpre-

“Someone needs to live here,” I say, to which

tentious, elegant space in which the owner has

Katherine replies: “Yes, I mean, I couldn’t image

hosted numerous dinner parties (and enjoyed many

letting this go.”

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BANFIELD AND THE BATH WITH A SHINY NEW STUDIO SPACE IN PORT MOODY, A CABINETRY LINE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH KOHLER AND A DAPPER SENSE OF STYLE, INTERIOR DESIGNER JAMIE BANFIELD IS A FORCE ON VANCOUVER’S DESIGN SCENE. HERE, HE TALKS CAREER HIGHLIGHTS, AND SHARES TIPS FOR RENOVATING ONE OF HIS FAVOURITE SPACES— THE BATHROOM.

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h e n I m e e t J a m i e B a n f i e l d o n a r a i n y Tuesday at The Parkside Brewery in Port Moody, he greets me with a warm smile—and proceeds to buy us craft beer and snacks (pepperoni sticks, a cheese croissant) which we share as he tells me about his interior design ventures.

The 32-year-old owner of his self-named design firm chose this as our meeting place

for a reason. Not only is the hip, dog-friendly brewery adjacent to his new studio space, where he and five employees develop ideas for their home redesign projects, it’s also a symbol of the design ethos the move to burgeoning Port Moody (from the east Kent and

To inspire your bathroom revamps, here, Jamie shares the top trends in bathroom design and technology for 2018.

1. SPA STYLE. “Everything coming into town is spa-inspired (right now),” Jamie explains.

Fraser area of Vancouver) has inspired: “I do have a common thread that runs through

That includes rainheads, body jets and bench

a lot of our work and that’s contrast and texture. Being out here, the inlet, the rust, the

seats in the shower which are perfect for

sawmill, and all these different tactiles, as well as the (strong sense of community) and

those wanting to sit down to shave their legs,

natural surroundings, (influence our design).”

for instance. Kohler’s Real Rain showerhead

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emulates the varying size of raindrops and the angles at which they fall, so you’ll feel like you’re in a warm summer storm every time you step foot in the shower. The idea of a “wet room” where the entire bathroom is a waterproofed space is also big.

2. FUNCTION FIRST. From heated floors to self-deodorizing toilets to programmable showers that let users personalize water temperature, function is as important as form when it comes to bathroom design in 2018.

Case in point: Toto's toilet with built-in UV lights that kill bacteria.

3. OVERSIZED TILES. “Large format tiles in a four-by-eight-foot format instead of one-by-two, are very popular,” explains Jamie.

This size of tile, in a porcelain that looks like natural stone, is easier to clean and maintain.

In terms of colour, blush and grey are big trends Jamie is seeing come out of Australia, which he sees as a pioneer on the décor scene.

4. LIVING METALS, such an unlacquered brass, which will weather over time and take on a beautiful patina hue, are a finish we’re seeing a lot in faucetry these days, says Jamie. Mixing are embracing in the bathroom.

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O r i g i n a ll y f r o m t h e U. K., J a m i e showed interest in design and architecture from an early age (“In Grade Nine I sketched up a house which eventually ended up being built in Mission,” he tells me), but it took a marketing stint in Australia and a gig at the Home Depot in Vancouver to lead him back to interiors.

In 2013, he established Jamie Banfield Design—and hasn’t looked back since.

With a portfolio that includes residential projects in West Vancouver, Anmore and Belcarra (including Love It or List It star Todd Talbot’s Lions Bay home), a cabinetry line called The Banfield in partnership with Kohler, and 13,000-plus Instagram followers, Jamie is quickly establishing himself as one of the Lower Mainland’s most sought-after designers.

The Kohler partnership, which is going to be expanding with more product lines in the future is a natural fit for Jamie, and not only because one of his favourite spaces to redesign is the bathroom. “Kohler’s values align with (my company’s)

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VANCOUVER’S LATIN AMERICAN RENAISSANCE

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LA MEZCALERIA'S PARRILLADA DE MARISCOS WITH PRAWNS, OCTOPUS AND AHI TUNA LOIN.

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FOODIE FILES: FOOD WRITER CHRIS DAGENAIS ON CULINARY TRENDS AND HOT TABLES IN VANCOUVER. LEFT: FAYUCA'S FESTIVE BAR AREA. RIGHT: CUCHILLO'S MOUTHWATERING TACOS.

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defining dishes like Parrillada de Mariscos (grilled prawns, octopus and ahi tuna loin

from aughts to

with fresh herbs and garlic compound butter) and Chicharrones Norte ño (cubed beef

teens, authentic

steak on avocado mash with roasted Serrano salsa and Maldon salt). Two locations:

tacos, prepared

1622 Commercial Dr. and 68 East Cordova, laMezcaleria.ca

from scratch with top-tier ingredients and

Co-chefs Ernesto Gomez and Jair Téllez (who are also co-owners along

painstaking attention to detail began to subtly

with Darragh McFeely) helm the kitchen of one of Vancouver’s hottest rooms,

reshape our perceptions of Mexican cuisine.

FAYUCA. Diners in this lively Yaletown space are treated to a constantly evolving

Today, the culinary revolution continues

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likely to find in an elegant venue in Mexico City than at a roadside taco stall. Visit for

calendars changed

menu of Pacific Northwest Mexico-inspired dishes realized with local ingredients.

at the hands of a few visionary restaurateurs

Conversation-worthy plates include creations like Chanterelles and Shiitake Tosta

committed to completely redefining the entire

with mustard greens and dried trevally roe, Oxtail Fideo Pasta with pine nut picada

Latin American food experience.

and aioli, or Sablefish with Green Northern Pipian (pumpkin seed), grilled spring

Ignacio Arrieta, who is also the co-founder of La Taqueria, helps lead the

onions, potato confit, and labneh (strained yogurt). 1009 Hamilton St., fayuca.ca Vancouver restaurant godfather Stu Irving operates CUCHILLO, a stylish, bustling

charge with LA MEZCALERIA. As its name

room that casts the culinary net a bit wider into Latin American territory. Irving’s

suggests, the restaurant provides a show-

share-plate-focused menu, killer cocktail list (which still boasts what is arguably the

case for premium mezcal, a spirit with a

best margarita in town) and central, communal table conspire to make Cuchillo a

complexity and rich backstory to rival the

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finest single-malt Scotch whiskies, along with

Ceviche with pipian rojo and warm Peruvian double-smoked bacon causa, or Bison

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THE HOT SEAT WITH CHEF QUANG DANG

4. What is the key to menu development in a resort town like Whistler?

Toptable Group recently shook things up in the chef

We are so fortunate to have great purveyors in Squamish and Pemberton

department and lucky for Whistler residents and visitors, longtime West executive chef Quang Dang has landed as the executive chef of Whistler’s Araxi.

Here, he talks career choices, favourite ingredients and where he goes for a night out in the world-class resort.

As many of our international guests are coming off the mountain from an active day, they’re looking for unique dining experiences that are second to none and provide interesting and curated menu options that feed the soul. that support the quality of ingredients that craft our menus.

5. What is an underrated ingredient you want people to know more about?

Salt, period. People really need to master the art of seasoning.

6. What is a current trend you can get behind?

Vegetables, vegetables and more vegetables. Today, guests are looking to eat more plant-based diets and the proof is in the popularity of our vege-

1. What made you decide to become a chef?

have to be vegetarian or vegan, but focused more on tasty vegetables

I had to make a decision between finishing an engineering degree, playing

cooked creatively and pitch-perfect.

on the national field hockey team, or following my passion to cook. I’m so

7. What is a current trend you can’t wait to see die?

grateful that I chose a culinary career.

Craft beers that are so bitter. Unfortunately, I’m not a fan and look forward

2. How do you describe your style of cooking?

to some new flavour profiles from many of our talented brew masters.

It’s primarily ingredient-driven with some Asian influences. It’s composed

8. Where do you like to eat in Vancouver/Whistler?

while remaining playful and true to the bounty of regional ingredients.

I always enjoy dining at Nook, Yew, Octopus’s Garden and Maenam. In

3. What are you most proud of?

Whistler, I’ll never say “no” to a night out at Alta Bistro, Bar Oso, and The

My career as a chef and the opportunity to mentor young cooks who

Mexican Corner.

aspire to be the next generation of culinary leaders.

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table-forward dishes. This doesn’t necessarily mean that these selections

ARAXI’S NORTH ARM FARM BEETROOT SALAD WITH BLACK PEPPER FARMHOUSE CHEVRE Serves 6 FOR THE BEETS:

3 lbs beets, mixed colors without tops 2 tbsp olive oil 1 bunch fresh thyme salt to taste Separate the beets into their individual colours. Wrap the yellow beets together in tinfoil with a splash of olive oil, thyme and seasoning.

Repeat with the other colours of beets. Place the foil packages on a baking sheet. Bake at 350F for 45 minutes or until the beets are cooked through. To test for doneness, poke the beet with a small paring knife.

The knife should slide through with ease. Once cooked, remove the beets from the foil and let cool to room temperature. Remove the skin and cut into rounds or wedges. Store the beets in separate containers to prevent the colours from bleeding into each other.

FOR THE CHEESE:

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FOR THE FINE HERB VINAIGRETTE:

1 bunch fresh tarragon 1 bunch fresh dill 1 bunch fresh thyme 1 bunch fresh Italian parsley 1 bunch fresh chervil 3 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 clove shallot, julienne 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 2 tsp black pepper 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt In a high-speed blender, add all ingredients except the oil. Blend until you have a smooth green purée. Slowly drizzle the olive oil in until you

TO ASSEMBLE:

Lay out beets on a platter. Drizzle beets with the vinaigrette. Top with small scoops of the chèvre mix. If desired, garnish with shaved beets, fresh picked herbs and/or edible flowers.

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VANCOUVER WINE FEST PICKS Tasting Room

THE 2018 VANWINEFEST PUTS THE SPOTLIGHT ON THE MEDITERRANEAN

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THESE REGIONS’ PARTICIPATING WINERIES.

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WINES OF SPAIN AND PORTUGAL. HERE, THE TOP BOTTLES FROM THREE OF

M o n t h s b e f o r e t h e a n n u a l f e s t kicks off (which runs Feb. 24 to March 4 this year), West Coast wine aficionados start dreaming about the wines they must taste and begin wondering how quickly they can get into the wine festival store.

This year, organizers have chosen to feature the wines of Spain and Portugal. Even though they are neighbours geographically, the Spanish and Portuguese are very different when it comes to their wines and other releases. While Spain is “world-friendly,” Portugal is like the winemaking uncle who never comes out of his basement. (Portugal makes fabulous wines and ports—but until recently seems to have forgotten to tell the rest of us.) If you’d like to start training your nose and taste buds for your spring tastings, here are my three suggestions from wineries that will be participating in the festival.

TAYLOR

FLADGATE

20-YEAR-OLD

TAWNY

PORT

(PORTUGAL). This year, Taylor Fladgate is celebrating 325 years in the port wine business. Fully matured in seasoned oak casks, this port wine gradually takes on its characteristic amber tawny colour, slowly developing the complex mellow-yet-spicy, nutty flavours and the smooth luscious palate which are the hallmarks of this style of port. The most popular 20-year-old aged Tawny Port in the U.S. is best enjoyed at the end of a great meal, ideally paired with

WHILE SPAIN IS “WORLD-FRIENDLY,” PORTUGAL IS LIKE THE WINEMAKING UNCLE WHO NEVER COMES OUT OF HIS BASEMENT.

cheese and nuts. $70 at BC Liquor Stores.

CAMPO VIEJO RIOJA RESERVA 2012 (SPAIN). You can recognize this wine at a glance. On some bottles the wire wrap makes it stand out, but it’s what’s in the bottle that makes it special. Big full-bodied red with balance and a delightful finish. Black fruit and cherry on the nose. A mouthful of fruit. Cherries, black fruit with clover, pepper, vanilla and coconut notes. Eighteen months in oak and 18 months in bottle. Did I mention it’s well under $20? Wait until you taste this winery’s portfolio. $15.50 at BC Liquor Stores.

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colour, with a remarkable raspberry finish. It helps that the grapes are foot-trodden. Douro Valley blends like this one are completely redefining the term “field blend”—some have as many as 30 to 40 different varietals in them. $56 at BC Liquor Stores.

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W A S T H E H E A D L I N E S that hooked me. Stories like “Tech billionaires battle it out for best Hawaii resort” and “Larry Ellison Wants Lanai to Be the Most Incredible Resort in the World.” As I dug deeper, I learned that in 2012, Ellison, the co-founder of tech giant Oracle, purchased 98 per cent of the island of Lanai for a cool $300 million. Yes, the seventh richest man in the world (according to Forbes) owns one city, a protected marine reserve, 90 thousand acres of overgrown pineapple fields, three golden sand beaches, two championship golf courses and the most idyllic oceanfront hotel I have ever flip-flopped into.

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LANAI'S ICONIC PUU PEHE (SWEETHEART ROCK) JUTS 80 FEET OUT OF THE PACIFIC OCEAN.

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ABOVE: THE FOUR SEASONS LANAI'S POOL AND BEACH AREA.

DAYTRIPS

Ell i s o n p u t $ 7 5 m i ll i o n into refurbishing

Should you find the

inviting common areas and walkways are lined with stun-

strength to tear yourself

ning natural slate, stone and Hawaiian wood. Technicolour

away from the hotel,

tropical plants envelope you at every turn and the sprawl-

I recommend these

ing outdoor lounge and pool area has the classy grotto

activities:

vibe down pat. As you would expect, the 217 luxurious

Rent a jeep and 4x4 your

guest rooms feature plenty of Ellison-approved tech:

way to the stunning, (and

including integrated iPad minis, HD flat screens hidden

deserted) Polihua Beach

in mirrors, remote blinds with clever time-of-day settings,

on the North West Shore.

and state-of-the-art automated toilets. Don’t laugh; once

Set sail on a catamaran

you go Totos, you won’t want to go back.

cruise along the scenic

the Four Seasons Resort Lanai, and you can feel it. The

I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking you’ve

Lanai coastline. This

stumbled upon another advertisement disguised as a

two-hour sunset excursion

travel article. But I assure you that I’m doing everything in

includes cocktails, pupus

my power to write a balanced piece on this property. The

and—if you are lucky—

problem is, when I flip through my notes I find zero hos-

special appearances

pitality slip-ups, missing towel complaints or “whatever

from spinner and bottle-

you do, don’t order the … ” warnings. Day after perfect

nose dolphins.

day, I noted the staff’s warm and attentive service—“why

Follow the trail from

yes, I would like another frozen grape by the pool”—and I

Hulopoe Beach Park to

don’t even want to admit to the amount of superlatives I

take in a sunrise over Puu

used to describe the views, the ambience and the meals.

Pehe, or Sweetheart Rock.

In fact, dining here was so delightful, I’ve dedicated a

The dramatic 80-foot

whole paragraph to it.

formation is the central

FS Lanai has five unique options for food and drink.

character in a Hawaiian

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surroundings, whether it’s the soothing green

resort’s terrace while taking in views of the sur-

Islands, on the banks of the

and cedar décor, the genuinely kind staff, or

rounding mountains; at night, they can feast on

teal blue Inside Passage close to Campbell River,

the strategically placed fireplaces where one

the seasonally inspired Chef’s Menu with wine

Sonora Resort is a luxurious base from which

can curl up with a book when the desire strikes.

pairings in the resort’s elegant dining room.

to explore the ecological paradise that is B.C.’s

Details such as soft spa music playing in the

coastal rainforest. Its unique combination of

lobby lounge and a firepit with Adirondack chairs

gourmet cuisine and luxury accommodations

set alongside a totem pole where one can enjoy

in a remote natural setting have garnered it the

a glass of wine (poured from the fully stocked

coveted Relais & Châteaux designation, as well

all-you-can drink mini bars in every room) also

the area’s indigenous species. On our first morn-

as an addition to the prestigious 2016 Conde

help evoke a sense of peace.

ing at the resort, our group took an 8 a.m. Eco

Nast Traveller UK Gold List, making it a go-to locale for jet-setters.

The landscape of the property is lush and not

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Dine:

Do:

Sonora organizes an array of exhilerating wildlife experiences

to help guests get up-close-and-personal with

Adventure tour on a zodiac where a school of Executive

Lukas

150 Pacific white-sided dolphins enjoyed their

Gurtner makes the most

chef

morning swim alongside our boat. We also spot-

of the area’s flora and fauna, elevating the “all

ted hundreds of bald eagles and a black bear

out of the wild and rugged territory. From their

inclusive” dining concept to new heights. Here,

scraping his morning mussels and barnacles

waterview lodges (there are 12 B.C. lodges as

Lukas uses fresh and local ingredients in a

from the water’s rocky edge.

well as private villas available), guests can spend

playful way (think Nasturtium Wrapped Sockeye

Before heading out on tours, guests make a

hours sitting fireside watching bald eagles swoop

Salmon or Fraser Valley Rabit Porchetta with

stop at the supplies room filled with heavy-duty

down over the water to snap up fish.

pancetta, heirloom carrots and pinenut cassou-

raingear and life jackets, ensuring they don’t

Every detail at Sonora seems to have been

let). By day, guests enjoy lunch items such as a

need to bring anything in their suitcases other

meticulously executed to reflect the grace of its

seared scallop salad with a glass of wine on the

than their personal belongings. There is also an

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Stay:

Set in the verdant Discovery

all-inclusive “canteen” where one can grab ready-

The 60-minute West Coast Healing aroma-

made lunches and snacks (including beer and

therapy massage that followed was incred-

cookies) to take out for the day.

ibly rejuvenating and meditative, as was the

Back on the resort, tennis, hiking, yoga,

hydrotherapy

Water

Journey

circuit:

swimming, billiards (or settling in for a night of

shower; steam or sauna; warm mineral pool;

movie-watching in the resort’s 12-seater theatre),

Swiss shower; cool mineral pool; repeat.

keep guests busy until their next excursion which

It's no wonder Michelle Pfeiffer has been

might include kayaking at nearby Quadra Island.

known to boat in for a massage and lunch from the nearby luxury chalet she shares with

If the natural surroundings and crisp, clean air weren’t

relaxing enough, Sonora Resort’s expansive Island Currents Spa will take guests over the edge of bliss. The two-story space features a gym,

her husband.

Travel:

You can access Sonora three ways:

a 50-minute helicopter ride, a one-hour seaplane

pool, hot tubs, sauna and lounge area, and

flight, or a one-hour and 15 minute boat cruise

offers hydrotherapy, facial treatments, massages,

(which is how Spanish explorers mapped the

as well as hand and foot care. Our massage

area in the late 1700s). However you arrive,

treatment was preceded by a foot soak in the

you’ll be treated to beautiful views along the way.

second-floor lounge, enjoyed while listening to

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a crackling fire and taking in views of the Pacific Coast mountains.

THIS PAGE LEFT: HELI-FLY FISHING. MIDDLE: CHEF LUKAS GURTNER'S CULINARY CREATION. TOP RIGHT: BALD EAGLES AT PLAY. BOTTOM: ISLAND CURRENTS SPA'S MINERAL POOLS.

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TRACK DAYS AUTO JOURNALIST LISA MACFARLANE ROUNDS UP

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B.C.’S TOP THREE MEMBERSHIP-BASED RACE TRACKS.

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W

I T H A U T O M A K E R S M A K I N G E V E R - I N C R E A S I N G horse-

power upgrades to their already fast models, where’s a racer (or your dentist) going to get his ya-yas out on the road? Surely not the Sea to Sky Highway, where local authorities routinely park hot wheels in their detention centre and leave one thumbing a lift back to town. Doing forty clicks over the posted speed limit will earn your car a week in the impound lot.

Three racetracks in our region offer not only a chance to improve driving skills through performance driving workshops, but to safely unleash the beast that is your car.

STEVE DOLSON,

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ABOVE: OLIVER B.C.'S AREA 27 RACE TRACK RIGHT: THE COWICHAN VALLEY'S VANCOUVER ISLAND MOTORSPORT CIRCUIT.

LOCATION: Oliver, B.C.

MISSION RACEWAY PARK LOCATION: Mission, B.C.

OPENED: 2016

LOCATION: Cowichan Valley, B.C.

OPENED: 1992

OPERATED BY: South Okanagan Motorsports

OPENED: 2016

OPERATED BY: Sports Car Club of British

DESIGNED BY: Jacques Villeneuve, the first

OPERATED BY: GAIN Dealer Group

Columbia and BC Custom Car Association

Canadian to win the Indy 500.

Designed by: Germany’s Tilke Engineers and

FEATURES: A quarter mile dragstrip and a two

Features: Grand Prix style 4.3 kilometre circuit

Architects, who’ve built tracks from Colorado

kilometre nine-turn road course with a serious

that takes advantage of natural elevation

to Shanghai.

hairpin. Grandstands provide a view of the

changes with 16 corners and an 800 metre

FEATURES: A technical 2.3 kilometre track

on-track action.

straightaway where you can get your speed

with 19 tight corners, major elevation changes

HIGHLIGHTS: Entertaining race fans and

and heart rate up.

and a blind hill. An uber-modern clubhouse,

drivers for over two decades, Mission plays

HIGHLIGHTS: A breathtaking location where

observation deck and state-of-the-art pit

host to drag races, road races, driver training

drivers safely explore their limits on a superb

garages round out the facilities.

schools and community events. The Lucas

track surrounded by undeveloped bench lands

HIGHLIGHTS: Canada’s only year-round

Oil Canadian National Open and Lordco

in the heart of B.C.’s wine country. “I think it’s

motorsport circuit due to the Island’s mild

NHRA BC Nationals are held here. Vancouver

one of the top three tracks in North America,

climate. If you live for nailing the apex, this

resident Shawn Lee has taken advanced

and the surrounding scenery is spectacular,”

is your track. “There’s less chance to get

driving classes at Mission, burning through a

says Kees Nierop, who spent his teenage

into trouble here with speed,” notes Driving

set of tires and brakes on his Audi. “I’m a guy

years barreling down the back roads of the

Television host Zack Spencer. “You must keep

who likes to drive aggressively,” he says. “The

Okanagan before racing globally with Porsche.

your speed under control because the next

exhilaration of jumping into my own car with a

Nierop is a winner of the legendary 12 Hours

corner comes up so quickly.”

race car driver for the first time; I’ll never forget

of Sebring endurance race and a multi-time

MEMBERSHIP: $48,000 joining fee plus

the feeling. I considered myself a good driver

competitor at the 24 Hours sports car race

$4,800 annually. Available to the public are

until I attended a track day at Mission only to

at Daytona.

comprehensive test-drive days. Cost: $995

discover how much I still had to learn.”

MEMBERSHIP: Rather like a golf or yacht

with own car or $1,590 with the circuit fleet.

MEMBERSHIP: Drivers wishing to improve

club membership, Area 27 requires a $45,000

islandmotorsportcircuit.com

their skills can register for classes offered

joining fee plus $4,000 annually. “Academy 27”

through the SCCBC and several local sports

offers public access with scheduled track day

car clubs. missionraceway.com, sccbc.net

education sessions. area27.ca

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