by Wendy Underwood | Jul 13, 2020
Vancouver’s annual Pride Week culminating in the Pride Parade, is one of summer’s most anticipated events. Last year, around 650,000 people lined the parade route to show their support and take in the procession, which is equal parts protest and party. Of course, this...
by Wendy Underwood | Jul 4, 2020
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 16, 2020
Was there ever a time when we were more in need of a vacation? The last three months have been stressful for all of us, and while we might not be able to travel too far this summer, we can explore our own backyard with a local staycation, and later road trips within...
by Wendy Underwood | Jun 2, 2020
As British Columbia cautiously opens up to non-essential travel, we’re looking forward to welcoming you to The Burrard. The experience at the hotel will be a little different from before, as we’ve put in place new procedures and protocols to limit the spread of...
by Wendy Underwood | May 4, 2020
If you’re not familiar with Vancouver and the layout of our city, it can be hard to work out just exactly where your hotel is, and how close it is to the attractions, venues, restaurants and neighbourhoods that you want to explore while you’re in our city. Luckily, if...
by Wendy Underwood | Apr 14, 2020
Each month, we put together a round-up of fun Vancouver events and activities that you can add to your itinerary when you’re planning a visit to our city. But of course, right now, no one is travelling while we all focus on flattening the curve of the global COVID-19...
by Wendy Underwood | Mar 22, 2020
UPDATED: April 30, 2020Just like you, The Burrard’s team is following the quickly changing developments regarding the COVID-19 coronavirus. As the effects of this virus make their way into the far corners of the world, our thoughts are with all of those it has...
by Wendy Underwood | Mar 11, 2020
Vancouver is known as the City of Glass, a nickname coined by famous local author Douglas Coupland, reflecting the primarily steel-and-glass aesthetic of downtown’s buildings. One look at the city skyline and it’s easy to spot the mirrored condos that tower over...
by Wendy Underwood | Mar 3, 2020
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 “Press” page. Bon AppetitA...
by Wendy Underwood | Feb 25, 2020
March is a great time to visit Vancouver, whether you’re taking advantage of the kids’ spring break vacation, or just heading to the city for a well-deserved break! Along with big events like the Canada Rugby Sevens and the Vancouver Auto Show, you’ll find lots...
