Vancouver Travel Blog

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...

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,...

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...

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, grab  your camera and go to these places: Grouse Mountain – The...

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...

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...

With storm season making its mark across the continent, layovers seem to be inevitable right now. If you find yourself stuck in Vancouver’s YVR airport, all is not lost because there are a number of things to do that are only a short Canada Line ride away. When the Olympics game to Vancouver in...

Tucked away from Vancouver’s busy streets are some of the city’s best kept rooftop patios, and if you blink, you may miss them. Before summer disappears, make sure to check out these warm weather gems. Joe Fortes – Right at the corner of Robson and Thurlow is this Vancouver staple....

Summer is finally here, kids are out of school and you may be scratching your head, while clinging to your wallet, thinking of fun things to do in Vancouver. Actually, let me rephrase that, fun free things to do. You don’t have to stretch your imagination paper thin to conjure up lofty ideas that...

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...