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Annual Cherry Blossom Festival
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...
Blooms and Beauty: Groomed Gardens Around Vancouver
Photo Credit: iagoarchangel (Flickr)
Butchart Gardens vibrant foliage are lovely any time of year, though fall colors make perfect pictures.
Spring Showers Bring April Flowers
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...
The Best of Granville Island
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.
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Top Ten Off the Beaten Path Things to Do in Vancouver
Sometimes it’s nice to get away from the large crowds, long line-ups and cookie-cutter attractions and take a leap into the less familiar. These ten things to do in Vancouver are all somewhat off-the-beaten-path and most involve a bit of a drive, though nothing too lengthy.
Are you an outdoor and...
Planning a Ski Vacation in British Columbia
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,...
Girls Night Out in Vancouver
It’s Saturday night and it’s time to leave the boys at home, put on your dancing shoes and head out for a fun night out on the town with the girls. In Vancouver, creating the perfect girls night is an easy feat. Start the night off by grabbing a drink and a few oysters at Rodney’s Oyster...
Best Views Around Vancouver
It’s kind of an unfair list, because just about anywhere you are in Vancouver, you’re in for a visual treat. However, if you’re looking for that view that will titillate your eyes and cause an awe-inspiring moment, grabĀ your camera and go to these places:
Grouse Mountain – The...
Where to Take Out of Town Guests in Vancouver
Creating an itinerary of all the things you want to do while in a new city can be slightly overwhelming, especially if it’s a city like Vancouver, where the options are endless. However, don’t let the abundance of fun things to do, places to see, and titillating culinary adventures engulf...
Halloween in Vancouver
The summer hasn’t quite come to an end, but Halloween is only eight weeks away. Here in Vancouver, people go all out when it comes to dressing up, decorating their home and partying the night away with goblins and ghouls. Your standard witch and devil costume will help you blend in the with crowds...


