3sharesAccording to a National Geographic ranking, Vancouver is the #10 best city in the world for beaches. Photo credit: ng.kelven on Flickr Here’s why they chose us: “Canada’s most adventurous metropolis is home to ten beaches, from the family-centric Jericho to the clothing-optional Wreck Beach, many of which offer commanding views of the Vancouver skyline […]

1shareJoining the series of free outdoor movie events in Stanley Park, at Nat Bailey, and in Surrey this summer, Yaletown is hosting their own event August 8th. Photo credit: Kevin H on Flickr Where David Lam Park (foot of Drake at Pacific) When Sunday August 8th at dusk (with picnic at the Roundhouse from 12pm […]

4sharesWhen I flipped my Hope in Shadows calendar over to July at the beginning of the month I read a quick story about two men and their involvement with the Downtown Eastside homeless soccer team, based in Oppenheimer Park. Sandwiched between Powell and Cordova, the recently restructured public space (complete with a new lawn, washrooms, […]

2sharesThe following is a guest post contributed by Amber Strocel from TheV3H.com and Strocel.com. My family and I were recently invited to tour Bakerview EcoDairy in Abbotsford. I am always interested in learning more about where my food comes from, so I jumped at the chance. The EcoDairy is a demonstration farm, and its purpose […]

3sharesBrowsing the photos added to the Miss604 Flickr Pool I have noticed quite a few panoramic shots. I did a panorama roundup last month but there are just enough now to do another compilation. Vancouver Panoramic Photos Photo credit: kiwi_cam on Flickr Photo credit: Clayon Perry Photoworks on Flickr Photo credit: David Rose on Flickr […]

2sharesI have been a guest of the Tulalip Resort for the last day or so as they have been hosting a group of media from the Vancouver area. Believe it or not, it’s my first trip to Tulalip and the Premium Outlets next door which are about a 2.5 hour drive from Vancouver, BC. The […]

5sharesToday’s Archives Photo of the Day is from the 400 block of Homer Street. While it’s not a century-old image, I still find it rather curious and amusing. Year: 1974 Vancouver Archives item#: CVA 778-194

1shareBrowsing the Vancouver Archives online photograph database I kept coming across old advertisements from around Vancouver. Posters, billboards, and painted cars. I thought it would be fun to do a roundup including commercials of our city’s past. 1946, Archives Item#: CVA 1184-2346 1948, Photographer: Jack Lindsay, Archives Item#: CVA 1184-3139 1934, PhotographeR: Stuart Thomson, Archives […]

7sharesLast night Team Spain dazzled a crowd of 500,000 at English Bay. The largest waterfront fireworks display of its kind in North America has made an impression in the photography realm as the Celebration of Light was featured today on the Flickr Blog. We went down early to catch ShoreFest (free beach concert series) prior […]

6sharesDancing in the Street is a free dance lesson, dance class, and dance party happening right on Granville Street this Sunday, July 25th. Photo credit: Ed Bierman on Flickr At 2:00pm you can head down to Granville Street between Robson and Georgia (where it is closed to traffic) for a complimentary beginner salsa lesson from […]