In a time of social distancing and isolation with the COVID-19 outbreak, many attractions and Spring Break activities have been cancelled. If you’re home with the kids all week, or are looking for alternative and educational entertainment to experience from your couch, I’ve found a few virtual museum tours in Vancouver that you can experience.
1920 Granville looking north from Smithe. Photographer Stuart Thomson. City of Vancouver Archives # CVA 99-1287.1
Members of Vancouver’s hospitality community are uniting in solidarity to urge the public’s support of the local independent restaurant and service industry. Here are a few ways to support Vancouver restaurants during COVID-19, as well as those whose livelihoods rely on them.
Update March 18, 2020: Dining in at Vancouver restaurants is currently banned but take-out and delivery is still available.
Members – Breaking Bread Collective of Vancouver Restaurants
How to Support Vancouver Restaurants During COVID-19
If you prefer not to dine out in person:
Order delivery from local restaurants
Write a positive online review
Pick-up your order via take-out
Engage on social media
Subscribe to digital newsletters
Purchase gift cards
Share photos on social media
Breaking Bread Initiative
Comprising 23 local restaurants and counting, Breaking Bread is a newly formed collective that wants to reassure the public that they remain committed to doing everything possible to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of their guests and staff. They will continue to implement all guidelines set out by such regulatory bodies as Vancouver Coastal Health, the World Health Organization and Centres for Disease Control.
On March 12, 2020 BC Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry gave a directive to Canadians to not gather in groups of more than 250 persons due to COVID-19. With Spring Break coming up and a full slate of festivals and events around Vancouver, a majority of activities have been cancelled. Here is an ongoing/updated list of what’s open or closed in Vancouver during the COVID-19 outbreak in Vancouver:
COVID-19 What’s Open or Closed in Vancouver
Last updated: Friday, March 20, 2020 at 10:00am
The British Columbia government has declared a provincial state of emergency to support the provincewide response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This follows a provincial health order to limit gatherings to 50 persons maximum and a recommendation to social distance, staying at least 1 meter away from others.
All bars and restaurants in Vancouver will be closed for St. Patrick’s Day (March 17, 2020). All bars and nightclubs in BC now must be closed (March 18, 2020). Many restaurants are only open for take-out and delivery.
While practicing social distancing, in this time of COVID-19, I’m bringing back the weekly Vancouver photo feature. This series began over 10 years ago as the “From the Miss604 Flickr Pool” roundup of images, and tapered off with the popularity of Instagram. With blossoms, flowers, and a beautiful city around us, let’s take a look outside:
The Vancouver Sun Run, the third largest 10K in North America, has been cancelled. Scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 19th, organizers have issued the following statement:
After careful consideration and in light of the latest information from federal and provincial health agencies, the 2020 Vancouver Sun Run has decided to cancel the 2020 event. The health and safety of our registrants, staff and volunteers is our top priority and at this time several health agencies in North America have recommended cancelling large gatherings. Although the Federal Ministry of Health continues to assess the health risk to Canadians as low in regards to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) the Vancouver Sun Run feels that is in the best interest of our participants to cancel the event. Read on »
The Vancouver Sun Run has been Canada’s largest 10K road race since its inception in 1985, and is currently the third largest timed 10k in North America. Founded by former Canadian Olympians Dr. Doug and Diane Clement along with Dr. Jack Taunton. The run’s purpose was to promote the benefits of running, to improve health and fitness, as well as support elite amateur athletics.
