Vancouver Travel Blog

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:...

Ski season is just around the corner, and eager snow bunnies are itching for local mountains to open up the slopes. From Vancouver, you can see that snow is beginning to dust the mountains in and around November, which excites and gets people in ‘the mood’. Should Vancouver be your destination,...

Yes, Vancouver has pretty much everything you would want within arm’s reach, but sometimes you want to escape the rush of the city and find a quiet escape, a cool lake, a warm beach or a winery with an abundant supply of wine. Should you find yourself with some time to kill and something to get...

Credit: SummerTomatoes (Flickr) The Vancouver Farmers Market is one of my most favorite things to do on a Saturday, any time of year. Interacting with local farmers and artisan producers is the best way to learn where your food is coming from, get recipe ideas and help support your local businesses....

The sights from Vancouver are spectacular on any clear day from all areas of the city, but when you can take in a 360 degree view of the city at 430 feet from the ground, now that’s something to write home about. Step into the glass elevator and within 40 seconds you will be brought to the Vancouver...

Credit: Chocolate Reviews (Flickr) This weekend there will be many different Easter celebrations around the city and you will find everything from an Easter egg hunt, a race and early morning services. One of the most popular events in the city is The Great A-Mazing Egg Hunt at Van Dusen Gardens, but...

The Cherry Blossoms are starting to come out of their Winter hibernation and Spring has officially sprung! Where there’s Spring, there’s a break and many kids are on Spring Break this week. With Spring Break comes energy that must be burned by the youngsters in your life. So, what can you...

http://www.carolships.org 50 years ago, one of Vancouver’s great traditions was born and has been growing in popularity ever since. What started with one ship covered in lights, has multiplied into more than 50 boats dawning over 100,000 lights. This parade on the water gives people a chance to...

The weather in Vancouver has certainly cooled down in the last couple of weeks and although the beach is still pretty to look at, you may not want to spend your days there. Fortunately, there are plenty of activities to do indoors in this city. Whether you’re looking for an educational experience,...

Vancouver is spoiled for choice when it comes to beaches and if you’re new to the city, how do you know which beach is right for you? Labour Day weekend is only a day away and you can be sure that the beaches will be filled with eager sun lovers and picnic specialists. English Bay is downtown Vancouver’s...