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Top Five Happy Hours in Vancouver

August 25, 2025
“Happy Hour” in Vancouver is not just an opportunity to score bargain beverages — it’s also a great time to visit a local restaurant and try some discounted dishes, from…

Upcoming Event: RBC GranFondo Whistler – September 6, 2025

August 12, 2025
North America’s largest party-on-wheels rolls into town on September 6 and the city is pumped! Italian for ‘Big Ride’, the RBC GranFondo Whistler has been named the biggest and best…

Top 5 Ice Cream Spots in Vancouver

August 11, 2025
Nothing pairs with a hot summer day quite like a freshly-scooped ice cream – especially for those with a sweet tooth. Vancouver’s ice cream scene has undergone a renaissance in…

Upcoming Event: The PNE Fair, August 16 – September 1

August 4, 2025
It’s a Vancouver summer tradition: over the last two weeks of summer vacation, the Pacific National Exhibition fairgrounds come to life for the annual PNE Fair! Filled with rides, games,…

Things to Do in Vancouver – August 2025

July 28, 2025
August in Vancouver is all about the good life: festivals, outdoor activities, and summer celebrations. Whether you’re exploring local neighbourhood festivals, unwinding on a patio, or watching a movie beneath…

Upcoming Event: Vancouver Pride – August 1 – 3, 2025

July 21, 2025
It’s the most colourful time of the year! The city’s biggest and most diverse celebration, Vancouver Pride, hits the West End and other areas of the city, with the main…

Insider Itinerary: Aquatic Adventures

July 14, 2025
Flanked by water on three sides, downtown Vancouver is spilling over with ways to get visitors to experience adventure on the high seas. Stick close to shore, or motor further…

Upcoming Event: Celebration of Light – July 19, 23 & 26, 2025

July 7, 2025
One of Vancouver’s most iconic summer events begins with a (literal) bang on July 19. The Honda Celebration of Light is a can’t-miss fireworks competition that lights up the skies…

Things to Do in Vancouver – July 2025

June 30, 2025
It looks like the sun is coming out to shine on summer in Vancouver! July kicks off with Canada Day, and includes some of the city’s biggest parties of the…

Top Five: Places to Watch the Sunset

June 23, 2025
Taking in a Vancouver sunset can be beautiful at any time of year, but these long, summer days make them even more special. Whether you’re looking for an outside vantage…

Upcoming Event: Canada Day in Vancouver, July 1

June 16, 2025
As the unofficial kick-off to summer, Canada Day (July 1) is a fantastic opportunity to get out there and enjoy our city’s offerings, be entertained, eat superb food, and learn…

Top Five Patios in Vancouver

June 3, 2025
As soon as the sun’s out (even a little bit), it’s officially time to hit a patio in Vancouver. Luckily, there are plenty of sunny spaces within strolling distance of…

Upcoming Event: Vancouver International Jazz Festival, June 20 – July 1, 2025

June 2, 2025
One of North America’s biggest jazz festivals, the Vancouver International Jazz Festival attracts an audience of around 100,000 music fans each year, with a line-up that spans traditional jazz, through…

Things to Do in Vancouver – June 2025

May 27, 2025
A sun-filled June officially kicks off summer in our city, with plenty of events around Vancouver to make the most of the epic days ahead. Vancouver International Jazz Festival brings…

Insider Itinerary: On Screen

May 19, 2025
Vancouver has some fantastic film festivals, including the Vancouver Queer Film Festival (September 11 – 21) and Vancouver International Film Festival (October 2 – 12). But even if you’re not visiting during film festival…

Top Five: Vancouver Brunch Spots

May 9, 2025
Nothing kicks off a weekend like tucking in to a well-deserved brunch, so it’s no surprise that The Burrard’s front desk is often asked by guests for brunch recommendations. Of…

Insider Itinerary: Culinarily Curious Weekend

May 5, 2025
There are endless culinary pursuits on offer around Vancouver; we could easily fill up every day of the year directing you to all sorts of deliciousness. Plenty of tasty excursions…

Things to Do in Vancouver – May 2025

April 28, 2025
Are we crazy for thinking that May is one of the best times to visit Vancouver? The weather is getting more consistent after those April showers, but we haven’t reached…

Top 5: Places to Buy Local

April 21, 2025
We’re not going to get into the “why”, but it’s safe to say that a lot of us are currently putting our money where our mouth is and buying “Made…

Insider Itinerary: Wellness Weekend

April 14, 2025
There are many reasons Vancouver is synonymous with healthy lifestyles and pursuits: plenty of active, entertaining outdoor activities from strolling Stanley Park’s Seawall to kayaking in English Bay. But even…

Upcoming Event: Vancouver Sun Run – April 27, 2025

April 6, 2025
We’re firmly of the opinion that leggings are not pants, but the one concession we make for tights is for the sake of running. We think they beat shorts, hands-down.…