by Andrea Visscher | Aug 14, 2018
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 out to get up close and personal with marine life. Whether you want to feel the sea water...
by Andrea Visscher | Aug 7, 2018
North America’s largest party-on-wheels rolls into town on September 8 and the city is pumped! Italian for ‘Big Ride’, the RBC GranFondo Whistler has been named the biggest and best Gran Fondo in North America – and for good reason. . More than 4,500 riders are...
by Wendy Underwood | Jul 31, 2018
August in Vancouver is all about trying to cram as much “summer” into your life as possible! That means beach hangs, farmers markets, patio time and forest hikes are all on the agenda. If you’re visiting Vancouver, we recommend making time for all of these, but should...
by Wendy Underwood | Jul 24, 2018
While we’re pretty confident that The Burrard is the perfect Vancouver basecamp for your summer adventures, it’s also really nice when other people say it too! Just recently, The Burrard has been honoured to be included in a number of articles from around the world....
by Andrea Visscher | Jul 17, 2018
Get ready to paint the town with rainbows! The city’s biggest and most diverse celebration, Vancouver Pride, hits the West End and surrounding areas of the city starting July 22 and running through to August 5, when 650,000 people are expected to turn out to...
by Andrea Visscher | Jul 10, 2018
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, as it were, has undergone a renaissance in recent years with a whole host of flavours, textures, and ingredients to...
by Andrea Visscher | Jul 3, 2018
Summer’s most explosive Vancouver event begins with a bang on July 28. The Honda Celebration of Light is a can’t-miss fireworks competition that lights up the skies over the Burrard Inlet. The event pits country against country as they deliver a stunning...
by Andrea Visscher | Jun 26, 2018
With summer in full swing, the city is abuzz with festivals and events to check out. From food festivals to outdoor movies and cultural events happening throughout Metro Vancouver, you’ll find something to suit any interest. The best part? These events are FREE or...
by Wendy Underwood | Jun 19, 2018
Oh Canada! Outside of international sporting events and sewing the Canadian flag on our backpacks, Canucks often choose the confident-but-quiet route to patriotism. The other exception is Canada Day. On July 1, across the nation we pay tribute to the 1867 federation...
by Wendy Underwood | Jun 12, 2018
Celebrate all things Canuck with a Canadian-themed weekend in Vancouver. From beers and bears to puck drops and poutine, the city has plenty of patriotic places to rock a red and white weekend! Get ready for some Canadian comfort food, plenty of plaid and some of the...
