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Upcoming Event: Vancouver International Jazz Festival, June 20 – July 1, 2025

June 2, 2025
One of North America’s biggest jazz festivals, the Vancouver International Jazz Festival attracts an audience of around 100,000 music fans each year, with a line-up that spans traditional jazz, through…

Things to Do in Vancouver – June 2025

May 27, 2025
A sun-filled June officially kicks off summer in our city, with plenty of events around Vancouver to make the most of the epic days ahead. Vancouver International Jazz Festival brings…

Insider Itinerary: On Screen

May 19, 2025
Vancouver has some fantastic film festivals, including the Vancouver Queer Film Festival (September 11 – 21) and Vancouver International Film Festival (October 2 – 12). But even if you’re not visiting during film festival…

Top Five: Vancouver Brunch Spots

May 9, 2025
Nothing kicks off a weekend like tucking in to a well-deserved brunch, so it’s no surprise that The Burrard’s front desk is often asked by guests for brunch recommendations. Of…

Insider Itinerary: Culinarily Curious Weekend

May 5, 2025
There are endless culinary pursuits on offer around Vancouver; we could easily fill up every day of the year directing you to all sorts of deliciousness. Plenty of tasty excursions…

Things to Do in Vancouver – May 2025

April 28, 2025
Are we crazy for thinking that May is one of the best times to visit Vancouver? The weather is getting more consistent after those April showers, but we haven’t reached…

Top 5: Places to Buy Local

April 21, 2025
We’re not going to get into the “why”, but it’s safe to say that a lot of us are currently putting our money where our mouth is and buying “Made…

Insider Itinerary: Wellness Weekend

April 14, 2025
There are many reasons Vancouver is synonymous with healthy lifestyles and pursuits: plenty of active, entertaining outdoor activities from strolling Stanley Park’s Seawall to kayaking in English Bay. But even…

Things to Do in Vancouver – April 2025

March 31, 2025
It might be time to put away the winter coats, but we’re not quite ready to stash the umbrellas. But while there will most definitely be “April showers” there will…

Top 5: Places to Break a Sweat in Vancouver

March 24, 2025
Spring is a popular time to commit (or recommit) to fitness goals, now that we’re moving into the summer and more time outside. The key to starting and keeping a…

Top Five: Vegetarian and Vegan Spots

March 10, 2025
Vegetarian and vegan dining has long been firmly planted in Vancouver; our past hippy reputation was testament to that—this is where Greenpeace was founded, after all. Fast forward to the…

Upcoming Event: JUNO Awards, March 30

March 3, 2025
Canada’s biggest night in music is coming to Vancouver this month! The 54th Annual JUNO Awards will be held at Rogers Arena on March 30 and we’re all invited. Hosted…

Things to Do in Vancouver – March 2025

February 24, 2025
March brings the first hints of spring to Vancouver, and while the weather can still be brisk, you’ll notice cherry blossoms eagerly starting to bloom by the end of the…

Top Five: Bakeries & Patisseries

February 10, 2025
Who can resist a beautiful display of baked goods or the perfect patisserie? Not us! In the cooler months (before we swap cookies for ice cream cones), we’re finding comfort…

Insider Itinerary: Romantic Getaway

February 2, 2025
Love is in the air! We’re coming up to Valentine’s Day, but whether it’s a Hallmark-approved celebration, a notable anniversary, or just a random day of the week on which…

Things to Do in Vancouver – February 2025

January 24, 2025
No one is coming to Vancouver in February for the weather. But you might just visit for the sheer diversity of festivals and events. We kick off the month with…

Upcoming Event: Invictus Games, February 8 – 16, 2025

January 6, 2025
Being held in both Vancouver and Whistler this February, the seventh Invictus Games brings together wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans for a world-class sporting competition that inspires…

Things to Do in Vancouver – January 2025

December 30, 2024
January is a funny month because we’re both physically and financially spent after the holidays. But we’re also excited about the year ahead and turning over a new leaf and…

Insider Itinerary: A Weekend of Holiday Fun

December 9, 2024
Looking for a few holly, jolly activities to get you into the holiday spirit? At this time of year the city sparkles with festive lights on every street corner while…

Things to Do in Vancouver – December 2024

December 2, 2024
It can seem like Vancouver in December is only about the holidays, but there are non-Christmassy activities out there! Of course, if you want to indulge in your festive side,…

Things to Do in Vancouver – November 2024

October 28, 2024
While November’s weather usually takes a turn for the worse in Vancouver, with all the events, festivals and general goings-on, it’s actually a great time to visit our city. This…