10sharesBe a tourist in your hometown, or offer guidance to out-of-town guests, when you experience these tours of Vancouver that each showcase different aspects of our city. Whether you’re walking through Stanley Park or on a walkway 20 meters above the forest floor, you’re touring back alleys or theatre balcony seats, tour Vancouver like a […]

2sharesBroadway Across Canada presents the Vancouver premier of a brand new production of The Sound of Music, September 12-17, 2017 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Produced by NETworks Presentations, the beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony®, Grammy® and Academy Award® winning Best Score, […]

0sharesContributed by Megan Kennedy via FestivalSeekers Get out of the big city and head to Nanaimo’s Longwoodstock Music and Craft Beer Festival! The 604 is a great area to explore, but there are times it’s well worth venturing further afield. For BC mainlanders, Vancouver Island holds many attractions, not the least of which is the […]

0sharesEach season Major League Soccer clubs recognize a community champion and this year Sandy Teel, strong supporter of Covenant House Vancouver, is the selection for Vancouver Whitecaps FC. As the Whitecaps’ Community MVP, she is now entered into the running to become the MLS Works Community MVP, where she could win $25,000 for the charitable […]

1shareThe Heights Merchants Association in Burnaby is launching its new neighbourhood dining showcase, Crave, from August 16 to 30. Experience the true flavours of the Heights with everything from casual to fine dining, and Thai to Continental, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Crave Burnaby Heights Neighbours, visitors, and foodies alike can join the […]

2sharesThere are many ways to paddle around Vancouver and now there’s a new way to pedal! BC Water Bikes is now renting Hydrobike Explorers from Vanier Park, with hourly rentals or guided tour packages. Water Bike Rentals in Vancouver Photo Credit: Sombilon Studios Nightly Sunset Tours are available now for $65 for 90 to 120 […]

1shareSaluting Shark Week, the Vancouver Aquarium is inviting visitors to get up close with these fierce yet fascinating animals with a Shark Week Giveaway from Saturday, July 22 to Sunday, July 30 and a chance to experience an exclusive feeding with sharks or stingrays (‘flattened’ shark cousins). Perfect for those intrigued by sharks and stingrays, […]

39sharesMy full time job is to research, explore, publish, and promote our beautiful city and while I’ve honed my craft over the last 13 years, I still get stumped from time to time when it comes to planning our own local adventures. With 7 family members visiting us this month from all over the US […]

0sharesThe Vancouver Heritage Foundation is celebrating its 25th anniversary with 25 Ways to Heritage, a list of 25 ways the public can engage with heritage. 25 Ways to Heritage From taking a moment to appreciate the details and craftsmanship of Vancouver’s historic buildings, to learning more about the diverse history of our city, planning a […]

0sharesMy friends at FestivalSeekers have put together this roundup and they also have the chance for you to win a trip to Nanaimo! Explore BC this summer and make these festivals your destination for fun, whether you’re into riding through the Rockies, attending a play held in a harbour and a gathering where the entire […]