Summer

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WHAT GRINDS OUR GEARS: Vancouverites constantly complaining about the weather

Liam Wilson June 22, 2018

I thought that “So, how about the weather?” was just a joke phrase that was overused in entertainment to indicate when somebody has nothing else to say, but damn, Vancouverites showed me the error of my ways. No matter what the weather is outside, you can bet that you’ll hear somebody complaining about it. Sunny outside? It’s too hot. Overcast? Too dark. A stiff breeze? Too windy. Perpetual rain? How will we ever survive? (Note: You’ll survive the same way you do for the other 300 days of rain you get each year.) Look, I understand. It snowed half of…

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Make your own classy summer drinks

Courtney Miller June 18, 2018

With great weather comes great responsibility . . . to celebrate with fancy patio-ready beverages! So we at The Peak compiled this list of classic, and not-so-classic cocktails and mocktails for your enjoyment. Drink safe!   Need-to-know: How to make…

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Let’s get ready to grill

Jenna Beetstra July 10, 2017

It sure did take a while for this summer to start up. Despite the dreary weather we’ve been having, sunny days are ahead which means BBQ season is in full swing! I love walking down the street in the summer…

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The summer adventurer’s trail guide

Jenna Beetstra June 19, 2017

Hiking appears to be on the rise, particularly due to the Instagram-worthy shots people climb to the top for. There is a reason our license plates all say “Beautiful British Columbia”; this province truly is a natural beauty with so…

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It wouldn’t be summer in Vancouver without Bard on the Beach

Tessa Perkins June 16, 2017

There’s nothing quite like taking in a classic Shakespeare play while enjoying the beautiful scenery that is visible through the back of the Bard tent. The festival is a magical combination made of thrilling theatre, stunning location, and unique events.…

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AHFOMAD is a festival with something for everyone to enjoy

EIC May 16, 2017

The African Heritage Festival of Music and Dance, also known as AHFOMAD, is a festival featuring traditional, as well as contemporary, arts, music, and dance from cultures across the continent. Their vision is to create a sustainable platform for African-Canadian…

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The summer student’s survival guide

Peak Web May 11, 2017

By: Jessica Pickering, Courtney Miller, Alex Bloom, Matthew Fong, Cecile Favron, and Nathan Ross Let’s face it: nobody wants to be in class during a beautiful summer day, but some of us have to be. Not to worry, there’s still a…

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Stuff We Like And Don’t Like: Summer Reading Edition

Gabrielle McLaren May 5, 2017

Stuff we like: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi (2016) Effia is a village girl in Ghana who grows up to marry a British slaver. Unbeknownst to her, her half-sister Esi is sold from the very castle in which Effia is raising…

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Albums to match every stage of your summer road trip

EIC July 4, 2016

Summer’s here, and with it comes plenty of reasons to be hitting the road. Music festivals, weddings, cabin getaways, trips back to your hometown — through any combination of the above, you’ll be spending plenty of time on the road,…

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Top picks for song of the summer

Tamara Connor, Jamal Dumas, Max James Hill, Courtney Miller, Nathan Ross, and Jessica Whitesel June 27, 2016

When that gentle breeze rolls through Vancouver and you find yourself on the beach surrounded by people with sun-kissed skin, or on a patio with friends sipping fruity cocktails through curly straws, you know that it’s finally summer. And of…

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