Vancouver’s shopping ranges from the busy international fashion blocks of Robson Street to the independent vintage stores of Gastown, the neighbourhood bookshops and record stores of Commercial Drive, and the Pacific Centre mall for mainstream retail.
Vancouver Shopping Guide: Robson Street, Gastown, and Local Neighbourhoods Read Post »
Vancouver’s urban beaches stretch from English Bay through Kitsilano and out to Spanish Banks at the UBC peninsula, offering everything from sunset people-watching to sailing and a clothing-optional beach below sea cliffs.
Vancouver Beaches Guide: English Bay, Kits, and Beyond Read Post »
Vancouver ranks among Canada’s top dining cities, with a restaurant scene shaped by Pacific Rim immigration, local seafood, and independent operators who have built some of the country’s most distinctive neighbourhood dining scenes.
Best Restaurants in Vancouver, BC Read Post »
Vancouver’s free TAIWANfest takes over Granville Street and the Vancouver Art Gallery plaza the same three days the PNE Fair wraps up its season at Hastings Park, with Burnaby’s Nikkei Matsuri running just across town. Here is what is actually confirmed for the Labour Day long weekend, plus honest picks for the rest of your three days off.
TAIWANfest and the PNE’s Closing Day: What’s On for Labour Day Long Weekend in Vancouver Read Post »
Granville Island sits under the Granville Bridge in False Creek, a converted industrial area now home to BC’s finest public market, arts studios, restaurants, and one of Vancouver’s most distinctive walking neighbourhoods.
Granville Island Vancouver: A Complete Guide to the Market and Beyond Read Post »
Vancouver’s Japantown throws its biggest Powell Street Festival yet for its 50th anniversary this BC Day long weekend, with Vancouver Pride’s parade landing the very same Sunday. Here is what is actually happening, plus honest picks for the rest of your three days off.
Powell Street Festival Turns 50: What’s On for BC Day Long Weekend in Vancouver Read Post »
Stanley Park is 405 hectares of forest and shoreline at the western tip of downtown Vancouver, home to the world-famous Seawall, old-growth trees, totem poles, and some of the city’s best swimming beaches.
Stanley Park Vancouver: A Complete Visitor’s Guide Read Post »
Commercial Drive, known to locals simply as The Drive, is East Vancouver’s most walkable strip of independent cafes, delis, and restaurants, anchored by the historic Italian community around Grandview Park.
Commercial Drive Vancouver: A Guide to The Drive Read Post »
Queen Elizabeth Park sits atop Little Mountain, the highest point in Vancouver, with sunken quarry gardens, a public sculpture by Henry Moore, and the domed Bloedel Conservatory rising above it all.
Queen Elizabeth Park and the Bloedel Conservatory: A Visitor’s Guide Read Post »
Vancouver’s brunch culture runs deep, from the independent cafes of Main Street and Mount Pleasant to the beachside patios of Kitsilano and the classic trattoria breakfasts of Commercial Drive.
Best Brunch in Vancouver, BC Read Post »
Our guide to the Pacific National Exhibition at Hastings Park, from Playland’s wooden coaster and Superdogs to the fair’s famous food, plus honest tips on finding cheaper tickets and avoiding the priciest parking.
The PNE in Vancouver: What to Expect in 2026 Read Post »
Our curated list of Vancouver’s top hair salons, from precision cuts and color experts to barbershop classics and trend-setting stylists.
Top Hair Salons in Vancouver Read Post »
