Michelle Sproule

Michelle Sproule grew up in Kitsilano and studied in Australia and at the University of Victoria before receiving her graduate degree in Library Sciences from the University of Toronto. She lives in beautiful Strathcona and enjoys wandering through the city’s streets and alleyways with her two very best friends, a beat up camera and a 50mm lens. Her popular Scout List – a curated compendium of Vancouver’s most interesting happenings - is published every Wednesday afternoon.

Oct 22, 2018

Cool Things We Want

We Want Local Outerwear Company Baro’s Cozy-Looking ‘Northlands’ Jacket

I've been looking for an insulated waterproof jacket from a local company to get me through the winter. I think I just found it.

Oct 22, 2018

Scout List Vol. 494

An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do in Vancouver from Oct. 17 to Oct. 23, 2018.

Oct 17, 2018

The Scout List Vol. 493

An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do in Vancouver from Oct. 10 to Oct. 16, 2018.

Oct 10, 2018

The Scout List Vol. 492

An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do in Vancouver from Oct. 3 to Oct. 9, 2018.

Oct 3, 2018

The Scout List Vol. 491

An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do in Vancouver from Sept. 29 to Oct. 2, 2018.

Sep 26, 2018

Sep 26, 2018

Seen In Vancouver / Downtown

A Sneak Peek at VPL’s New Expansion, Which Includes an Awesome Rooftop Patio

The Vancouver Public Library is due to unveil the results of its massive renovation/expansion this Saturday at 10am.

Sep 26, 2018

Sep 20, 2018

Heads Up / Railtown Japantown

Hit Railtown This Weekend for a Small But Mighty Design Show

Kate Duncan’s Address is “an assembly of designer/makers, deeply dedicated to their craft presenting expertise and exceptional work.”

Sep 20, 2018

Sep 19, 2018

Opening Soon / Strathcona

Take a Look Inside Hunnybee Bruncheonette, Now Open on Chinatown’s Edge

The new restaurant from the crew behind Gastown's The Birds and The Beets officially opened this morning at Union & Gore.

Sep 19, 2018

Scout List Vol. 490

An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do in Vancouver from Sept. 19 to Sept. 25, 2018.

Sep 19, 2018

The Scout List Vol. 489

An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do in Vancouver from Sept. 12 to Sept. 18, 2018.

Sep 12, 2018

Sep 6, 2018

Field Trip / Oregon

A Woodsy Escape to Oregon’s Beautiful Suttle Lodge

The newest incarnation of this 80 year retreat in the middle of Oregon's nowhere is straight out of a Wes Anderson film.

Sep 6, 2018

The Scout List Vol. 488

An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do in Vancouver from Sept. 5 to Sept. 11, 2018.

Sep 5, 2018

The Scout List Vol. 487

An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do in Vancouver from Aug. 29 to Sept. 4, 2018.

Aug 29, 2018

The Scout List Vol. 486

An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do in Vancouver from August 22 to August 28, 2018

Aug 22, 2018

The Scout List Vol. 485

An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do in Vancouver from August 15 to August 21, 2018

Aug 15, 2018

The Scout List Vol. 484

An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do in Vancouver from August 8 to August 14, 2018

Aug 8, 2018

The Scout List Vol. 483

An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do in Vancouver from August 1 to August 6, 2018

Aug 1, 2018

The Scout List Vol. 482

An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do in Vancouver from July 25 to July 31, 2018

Jul 25, 2018

Jul 24, 2018

Field Trip / The Islands

Galiano Island’s Bodega Ridge Opens Brand New Property, Bodega Cove

Usually around this time of year everything worthwhile has already been booked up, but we’ve got some good news...

Jul 24, 2018

The Scout List Vol. 481

An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do in Vancouver from July 18 to July 24, 2018

Jul 18, 2018

The Scout List Vol. 480

An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do in Vancouver from July 11 to July 17, 2018

Jul 11, 2018

The Scout List Vol. 479

An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do in Vancouver from July 4 to July 10, 2018

Jul 4, 2018

The Scout List Vol. 478

An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do in Vancouver from June 27 to July 3, 2018

Jun 27, 2018

Jun 21, 2018

Heads Up / Strathcona

New ‘Tight Club’ Video an Inspiring Fit for First Day of Summer

Tight Club's Keighty Gallagher just sent us a cool short video that immediately made us want to get outside and move.

Jun 21, 2018

The Scout List Vol. 477

An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do in Vancouver from June 20 to June 26, 2018

Jun 20, 2018

Jun 14, 2018

Heads Up / Gastown

Grain ‘Flour Shop’ Popping Up in Gastown for Special Bake-Off and Bread Sale

Some of Vancouver's best chefs and bakers are gathering to fight it out with bread this Saturday, June 16th at DiBeppe.

Jun 14, 2018

The Scout List Vol. 476

An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do in Vancouver from June 13 to June 19, 2018

Jun 13, 2018

Slowing Down in La Paz

How to eat and drink exceptionally well between unforgettable swims with dolphins and sharks in the Sea of Cortez.

Jun 11, 2018