by Wendy Underwood | Aug 8, 2022
North America’s largest party-on-wheels rolls into town on September 10 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 5,000 riders are...
by Wendy Underwood | Aug 1, 2022
Sure, we had a rainy spring and early summer, but that makes the sunshine all the brighter as hot August days and nights are upon us. As much as we love lazing on the beach at English Bay, strolling the Stanley Park seawall, and enjoying a cocktail (or two) on a sunny...
by Wendy Underwood | Jul 25, 2022
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 recent years with a whole host of flavours, textures, and ingredients to choose from. From...
by Wendy Underwood | Jul 18, 2022
Vancouver has some fantastic film festivals, including the Vancouver Queer Film Festival (Aug 11 – 21) and Vancouver International Film Festival (Sep 29 – Oct 9). But even if you’re not visiting during film festival time, movie buffs have plenty to explore. Hollywood...
by Wendy Underwood | Jul 11, 2022
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 The Burrard — from downtown rooftop bars to waterfront restaurants and colourful beer gardens in...
by Wendy Underwood | Jul 4, 2022
It’s the most colourful time of the year! The city’s biggest and most diverse celebration, Vancouver Pride, hits the West End and surrounding areas of the city starting July 21 and running through to August 1, when over half a million people are expected to turn out...
by Wendy Underwood | Jun 27, 2022
After a long, rainy spring, the sun has come out to shine on summer in Vancouver, and we couldn’t be more excited! Hitting the beach and strolling the neighbourhoods are always an enjoyable way to spend the day, but there are so many cultural opportunities on offer...
by Wendy Underwood | Jun 20, 2022
One of Vancouver’s most iconic summer events begins with a (literal) bang on July 23. 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...
by Wendy Underwood | Jun 13, 2022
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 a few new things about our country along the way. The big shindig this year is at Canada...
by Wendy Underwood | May 31, 2022
The days are getting longer and a sun-filled June is offering up plenty of events around the city to make the most of the epic days ahead. From sports and theatre to cultural festivals and live music, there’s a lot going on. Here are four of our top things to do in...
