A Smartphone Tour of the Back Alleys of Vancouver
One of the first things I noticed after moving to Vancouver was the city’s back alleys. Nearly every block is dissected by a secret little... Continue Reading
What Does Canada Taste Like? Edible Canada on Granville Island
Ask many people what Canadian cuisine is and they’ll mumble something about poutine and maple syrup. But anyone who lives in Vancouver knows that local... Continue Reading
Birds Up Close
Looking up to the sky this summer you’ll have a chance to see something more exciting than just clouds. Between you and the sky soar... Continue Reading
Chosen Family Portraits at MOV
One of the Vancouver family portraits on display at MOV’s “Chosen Family Portraits” exhibit. Photo: MOV “There are the families we are born with and... Continue Reading
Free Ballroom Dancing in Robson Square
Photo: DanceSportBC Last week, when I wrote my post on 10 Free Things to Do in Vancouver This August, I got lots of great comments... Continue Reading
Vancouver Chinatown Festival This Weekend
Streetfest at the Vancouver Chinatown Festival. Photo: Vancouver Chinatown BIA Vancouver’s Chinatown celebrates its history and heritage this weekend with a two-day free festival in... Continue Reading
Get the Kids Wet: Vancouver Outdoor Pools
Outdoor pool at Vancouver’s Hillcrest Aquatic Centre. Photo: Dana Lynch When I was a kid, there was nothing I loved better than swimming outdoors in... Continue Reading
10 Free Things to Do in Vancouver in August
Vancouver Chinatown Festival Summer fun in Vancouver continues through August with loads of great, free events and activities for the whole family! 10 Free... Continue Reading
Britannia Copper & Fire Arts Festival at Britannia Mine Museum
If you haven’t had a chance to check out the re-invented Britannia Mine Museum—it recently had a $14.7 million makeover and now boasts lots of... Continue Reading
More than Fireworks: Free music at Celebration of Light
Vancouver’s annual three-night fireworks spectacular Celebration of Light kicks off on Saturday, July 30, with two more shows on Wednesday, Aug. 3, and Saturday, Aug.... Continue Reading