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...
by Wendy Underwood | Jun 6, 2018
“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 appies to entrees and desserts. Most Happy Hours run on weekdays, early in the evening (often from...
by Wendy Underwood | May 29, 2018
When it comes to putting together a list of our favourite things to do in Vancouver in June, the tough part is choosing what’s going to make the cut! Along with the list below, check out two amazing events, the annual Vancouver International Jazz Festival, and the...
by Wendy Underwood | May 23, 2018
Hollywood North, aka Vancouver, has played many parts in movies and TV shows. From doubling as Seattle and New York to becoming North Korea and Hong Kong, the star-studded city has represented global (and even other-worldly) locations on screens big and small. Even...
by Wendy Underwood | May 15, 2018
Sure, you could run 21.1 km through your own neighbourhood, or even on the treadmill. But where’s the fun in that? Joining an organized event, like the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon is about more than scoring a souvenir t-shirt. You get to be part of a...
by Wendy Underwood | May 8, 2018
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 beachfront restaurants and colourful beer gardens...
by Wendy Underwood | May 1, 2018
May is such a lovely time to visit Vancouver – the weather is mild, patios are open, and the full-court press of visitors hasn’t quite started yet. Whether you’re looking to fill your stay with something cultural, something delicious, or just something hilariously...
by Wendy Underwood | Apr 24, 2018
Suiting up for its ninth year, Vancouver Craft Beer Week has grown from “the little brewfest that could” into one of Western Canada’s most anticipated culinary celebrations! We love that it straddles the line between “this is a serious event for the hop-obsessed” and...
by Wendy Underwood | Apr 18, 2018
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...
