Vancouver Travel Blog

Photo Credit: Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival Every year in April, Vancouver’s streets and gardens are filled with the most lovely pink blooms that flower from Cherry Blossoms, making the city feel even more magical. This year, the celebrations take place from April 5 – 28th, but you can...

Photo Credit: iagoarchangel (Flickr) Butchart Gardens vibrant foliage are lovely any time of year, though fall colors make perfect pictures.

Though rain may sometimes dampen our parade, the beautiful and flowery results are so worth those wet droplets. Due to Vancouver’s mild climate, we’re fortunate that our gardens around the city look quite lovely for much of the year. Even if there are no flowers in bloom, the evergreen foliage...

Over the years Gastown has seen a lot of change in the neighborhood. New condo buildings have changed the skyline, while old buildings have been revamped to house chic boutiques, charming cafes, bustling bars and wonderful restaurants that Vancouverites have become smitten by. Gastown at night Gastown...

A trip to Granville Island can easily fill up a large portion of your day, especially if it’s your first time. The area itself is relatively small, but there are a number of different businesses to explore. Here’s are a few favorites that should not be missed on your visit. Photo Credit:...

Over 600,000 passengers made their way through the Port of Vancouver in 2011 on 199 sailings. That number is likely to go up in 2013 when Disney Cruise Line once again uses Vancouver’s port as their starting point for their Alaskan trips. For many years they docked in Vancouver, until recently...

Vancouver’s YVR airport has all the amenities that you look for in an international airport for an enjoyable experience. It’s got shopping, restaurants, lounges, mini-spas, book stores, free Wi-Fi and more importantly, some very beautiful art work and aquariums. In Vancouver, there’s...

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and it’s never too early to start planning your route around Vancouver to grab a pint and get in the spirit of the Irish. The Irish Heather brings an element of well thought interior design to the rich wood and traditional bar that are the centerpiece...

There’s a certain vibe that hotel bars and lobbies give off, even when you’re visiting one in your own city. The hospitable service, paired with a cold drink, in a stylish atmosphere is enough to make you feel like you’re on a mini-vacation for a few hours. Don’t be shy if you’re...

Let’s face it, after a party-filled December and one last big bang to go, the idea of settling in for a hot cup of coffee seems pretty alluring right now. Vancouverites love their coffee and there are a number of independent coffee shops that exceed any chain when it comes to flavor and atmosphere....