by Wendy Underwood | Aug 13, 2019
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 breeze...
by Wendy Underwood | Aug 6, 2019
North America’s largest party-on-wheels rolls into town on September 7 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 30, 2019
August in Vancouver is a month awash in summer festivals! From the outdoorsy to the artsy, thought-provoking through those that push all serious thoughts aside, our city is full of fun this month. Along with the four festivals listed below, check out our suggestions...
by Wendy Underwood | Jul 22, 2019
“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 | 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 Wendy Underwood | 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 Wendy Underwood | 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...
