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...
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...
