by Wendy Underwood | Jul 16, 2019
Vancouver has some fantastic film festivals, including the Vancouver Queer Film Festival (Aug 15 – 25) and Vancouver International Film Festival (Sep 26 – Oct 11) – The Burrard is a sponsor of both! But even if you’re not visiting during film...
by Andrea Visscher | Jul 9, 2019
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 21 and running through to August 4, when 650,000 people are expected to turn out to...
by Wendy Underwood | Jul 2, 2019
In July in Vancouver, there’s little we love more than spending time outside. Except spending time outside without spending a ton of money! This month we have four super-fun summer activities for you and the family to enjoy, and they’re all either free or at a minimal...
by Andrea Visscher | Jun 25, 2019
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 | Jun 18, 2019
Oh Canada! Outside of international sporting events and backpacking, Canadians often choose to be confidently-but-quietly patriotic. The other exception is Canada Day. On July 1, across the nation we pay tribute to the 1867 confederation of Canada with red and white...
by Wendy Underwood | Jun 11, 2019
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...
by Wendy Underwood | Jun 4, 2019
Some of our favourite magazines and websites have recently featured The Burrard and we’re thrilled to share them with you! Along with this recent media coverage, you can read more about what others are saying about us on our new “Press” page. CBC LifeMotel...
by Wendy Underwood | May 28, 2019
June in Vancouver is when the city moves outside! From markets that take advantage of the sunshine during long summer nights, to street parties, jazz in the park, and yoga sessions on the waterfront, it’s time to grab the sunglasses and the sunscreen and enjoy...
by Wendy Underwood | May 21, 2019
Vancouver’s smoking hot bar scene sizzles with options from Tiki bars to hidden speakeasy-style joints, so cocktail connoisseurs and casual imbibers alike can always find a place to pull up a bar stool, meet locals and sip on some seriously good drinks. Here are our...
by Wendy Underwood | May 14, 2019
Rain or shine, Vancouver has plenty of places to experience the city’s eclectic arts scene. From murals on Main Street to a night at the symphony in a 1920s theatre, the culturally inclined can discover work by local indie artists and international stars. With a...
