Editors Notes

With the help of John Lee, auspicious author of Lonely Planet Vancouver City Guide, this issue looks at Vancouver with the eyes of a newcomer and find its secret haunts and special spots. We discover the beauty and wonder of Northwest Coast art and get a fresh perspective on motorbiking. And even job talk is about escape: advice on how to slip in a nap to make your workday more productive.

One of my fondest childhood memories of summertime is sitting on the grass at the riverfront in my hometown and watching the sky alight with dazzling explosions at the annual fireworks display.

One of my first getaways after settling into the West Coast was a weekend trip to a coastal bed-and-breakfast and winery.

A company that believes in always doing the right thing is destined to come out on top.

One of the biggest events of the summer was Live Earth, a 24-hour, 7-continent concert series that took place on 7/7/07 to trigger a global movement to solve the climate crisis.

Summer is sizzling across the Coast. Take a moment to look around you—brilliant skies, inviting blue ocean, indigo mountains, charming cities and towns dotting a verdant landscape.