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Ice Cream, Gelato & Dessert

December 30, 2023
BACK TO IN-ROOM GUIDE THIERRY1059 Alberni Street – Downtown, 604.608.6870thierrychocolates.comDistance: 10-minute walkA combination of café, patisserie and chocolaterie, it seems to always be the right place for something sweet –…

Top 5: Winter Adventures for the Non-Skier

December 18, 2023
Vancouver’s North Shore Mountains are a skier or snowboarder’s paradise. Mount Seymour, Cypress Mountain and Grouse Mountain offer challenging runs, beautiful views and are located just a short drive from downtown…

Introducing Non-Alcoholic Nightcaps at The Burrard

December 7, 2023
Hotel guests at The Burrard in Vancouver can now choose to keep their evening going a little longer without keeping their buzz going. We’ve introduced a complimentary Non-Alcoholic Nightcap program,…

Upcoming Event: New Year’s Eve in Vancouver

December 5, 2023
We’re in the holiday season swing of things, and that means New Year’s Eve isn’t too far away! Vancouver has some great parties to ring in 2024, particularly if you’re…

Top 5: Places to Buy Local

November 20, 2023
The holidays are here and that means shopping for loved ones, secret Santas, and a little treat or two for yourself. Whether you’re searching for a souvenir or looking for…

Insider Itinerary: Wellness Weekend

November 13, 2023
There are many reasons that 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…

Top 5: Places to Break a Sweat in Vancouver

November 6, 2023
Fall is a popular time to commit (or recommit) to fitness goals, now that patio drinks and summer BBQs are but a sun-tinted memory. The key to starting and keeping…

Things to Do in Vancouver – November 2023

October 30, 2023
Vancouver’s November weather is never going to be its big draw, but that’s OK. It makes it a great time to visit the city because it keeps the crowds away,…

Top Five: Vegetarian and Vegan Spots

October 16, 2023
Vegetarian and vegan dining has long been firmly planted in Vancouver; our past hippy reputation (this is where Greenpeace was founded, after all) was testament to that. Fast forward to…

Insider Itinerary: Frightfully Fun

October 9, 2023
It’s October, which means, SPOOKY SEASON IS HERE! For some, Halloween is a frightfully fun chance to delve into the mysterious and bizarre, the haunted and ghoulish. It’s a spirited…

Things to Do in Vancouver – October 2023

September 25, 2023
We’ve left summer behind and we’re ready to lean in heavily to fuzzy sweaters, crunchy leaves, chunky novels, and everything pumpkin-spiced. Luckily for us, Vancouver is full of fall-appropriate activities,…

Insider Itinerary – Autumn Adventure

September 18, 2023
Leaves turning red, orange, and yellow signal that fall is about to be in full swing and summer is over for another year. But this doesn’t mean Vancouverites or visitors…

Things to Do in Vancouver – September 2023

August 28, 2023
Once we pass Labour Day, it might feel like summer is behind us, but it’s not officially over until the sun sets on September 22. And indeed, early September often…

Things to Do in Vancouver – August 2023

July 31, 2023
August is the peak of summer in Vancouver, and you better believe that we’re going to be outside the whole month just soaking it in! There are so many festivals,…

Top Five Happy Hours in Vancouver

July 24, 2023
“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…

Upcoming Event: Vancouver Pride – July 28 – August 6, 2023

June 29, 2023
It’s the most colourful time of the year! The city’s biggest and most diverse celebration, Vancouver Pride, hits the West End and surrounding areas of the city starting July 28…

Things to Do in Vancouver – July 2023

June 26, 2023
July in Vancouver is when we risk sounding like your parents and say, “go outside and play!” And how you interpret “play” is up to you: from playing an instrument…

Things to Do in Vancouver – June 2023

May 24, 2023
The weather is heating up, and so is Vancouver’s summer festival scene! Grab the sunglasses and sunscreen, and get ready as the city strolls into the lazy days of summer.…

Insider Itinerary: Culinarily Curious Weekend

May 17, 2023
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…

Upcoming Event: Vancouver Craft Beer & Music Festival – July 8

May 11, 2023
What was once Vancouver Craft Beer Week is now Vancouver Craft Beer & Music Festival, a one-day event that brings together the some of the region’s best breweries for unlimited…

Things to Do in Vancouver – May 2023

May 2, 2023
As Vancouver’s weather turns our more consistently warm days, a visit in May means you manage to enjoy some sunshine but avoid the crowds that descend once we get closer…