Summer is a time to slow down, spend time with family and friends, and enjoy everything our short Canadian summers have to offer. We asked our team to share some of their favourite things this season, from recipes and local restaurants to travel destinations, books, podcasts, and summer traditions.
We hope you discover a new recommendation or two to enjoy this summer.
Favourite Foods & Drinks
Vicki
Turk de Soleil burgers. These turkey burgers are delicious; we top them bánh mì style with pickled carrots, cucumbers, lettuce, and jalapeños. Get the recipe here.
Emily L
Corn salad with chile and lime. Get the recipe here.
Dean
Rhubarb and chipotle sauce served with salmon or halibut. Get the recipe here.
Carissa
A classic Aperol Spritz. A simple 3-2-1 ratio: 3 oz Prosecco, 2 oz Aperol, and 1 oz club soda, all poured over ice and garnished with a fresh orange slice.
Pamela
A refreshing Lambrusco Spritz. Get the recipe here.
Peter K
Anything cooked over an open-flame BBQ; I like to experiment with different woods too.
Favourite Places
Chris
Windermere and a round at Redwood Meadows Golf Course.
Emily H
Summer trips to Kelowna and finding all the fresh fruit at local farmer’s markets.
Peter K
Greece!
Pete E
Invermere, BC with the family.
Sheena
Anything outdoor and near water. Dog walks along the river, paddleboarding in the lake, and rafting down the Bow River.
Carissa
Blind Bay—we can’t make it there this summer, but it’s our go to spot, warm Shuswap vibes, without the chaos of say… Kelowna.
Vicki
A road trip to Revelstoke with stops at the Enchanted Forest, Three Valley Gap Ghost Town, amazing hiking trails, and the mountain coaster.
Favourite Local Spots
Chris
Mercato for Italian food.
Emily H
Porch on 17th, so fun with the patio and the swings!
Vicki
Surfy Surfy for coconut margaritas and tacos.
Emily L
Redheads Japa Café for Japanese comfort food.
What We’re Reading
Pete E
All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy.
Jennifer
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans.
What We’re Listening To
Pete E
Podcast: The History of Rock Music in 500 Songs.
Sheena’s Podcast Picks
- Stuff You Should Know
- This is actually happening
- Mr. Ballen Podcast
- Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend
Carissa
Anything Country! Summer = country music.
Summer Activities & Traditions
Dean
Simply enjoying the heat, can’t get enough.
Pamela
Exploring the pathways along the Bow River.
Sheena
Annual Damnit card tournament with my family. We play four rounds with each game lasting around three hours over a weekend. One winner who hosts the next tournament and gets to have their name engraved on the winner’s trophy and parade to the song “We Are the Champions”.
Emily L
Picnics with pals.
Jennifer
I’m looking forward to Comedy Fest in August at Prince’s Island Park.
Peter K
Outdoor tennis.
Giving Back & Community
Chris
Cresco Cares.
Sheena
100 Women Who Care.
Jenny
Cresco Cares volunteering with Between Friends Camp.
Whether you’re planning a road trip, looking for your next great read, or searching for a new patio to enjoy, we hope some of our team’s favourite things inspire you to make the most of the summer season.
From all of us at Cresco, have a wonderful summer.