by Andrea Visscher | Sep 18, 2018
September is a popular time to commit (or recommit) to fitness goals. Kids are back at school, adults are back at work, and all those refreshing patio drinks, cool treats, and summer BBQs are finishing up for the season. The key to starting and keeping a commitment to...
by Andrea Visscher | Sep 11, 2018
One of North America’s largest film festivals takes over Vancouver at the end of the month, and the Vancouver International Film Festival is a real A-lister! Over 500 movies are screened over the course of 16 days, delighting over 140,000 film fans. Unlike other...
by Andrea Visscher | Sep 4, 2018
Touted as the “most breathtakingly beautiful and ridiculously fun half marathon in the world”, the SeaWheeze Lululemon Half Marathon certainly packs a punch of personality. The weekend long festivities include the 21.1km run around the Stanley Park seawall, yoga...
by Andrea Visscher | Aug 28, 2018
September in the city is all about the arts. Local, national, and even international events all seem to know September is one of the best months to be in Vancouver. This is the perfect time to find a new favourite artist, musician, or designer. From theatre and music...
by Andrea Visscher | Aug 21, 2018
There’s no better way to experience the charming neighbourhoods and breathtaking views of Vancouver than by bike. Fortunately, the city has gone to great lengths to ensure cycling through town has never been easier or safer. And since two legs can only get you so far,...
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...
