Dipping at Deas
Kayak Deas Island Photo: Rob Weiss Ask Vancouverites where Deas Island is located and you may get a puzzled look. Yet, thousands of commuters navigate... Continue Reading
Highlights of this weekend’s annual Vancouver celebration of Japanese culture
Koto player Miyama McQueen-Tokita performs with Chordophone at this year’s Powell Street Festival. Every summer, Canada’s largest celebration of Japanese Canadian arts and culture held in... Continue Reading
Girl revolution now! Young musicians showcased at Girls Rock Camp Vancouver this Saturday
Scene from previous Girls Rock Camp Vancouver. Photo courtesy Sarah Race Photography. This Saturday, eight exciting, new bands take the stage at the 2016 Girls Rock Camp... Continue Reading
Take A Stroll Through The ’20s At The Burnaby Village Museum
The Carousel, Burnaby Village Museum | Photo: Bianca Bujan The word “museum” often conjures up childhood memories of school field trips, shuffling from one dark... Continue Reading
Italian buffet, fireworks and craft beer – take a cruise in Vancouver this summer
Ahoy ye landlubbers! If you haven’t been out on the water yet this summer, there’s still plenty of opportunity. From live music and Italian buffet... Continue Reading
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks Competition Brings Out International Colours
With less than one week remaining until the 26th annual Honda Celebration of Light fireworks competition, festival organizers are encouraging festivalgoers to “wear their colours”... Continue Reading
Hail to the Chief! Hiking in Squamish
700m Massive Granite Cliffs Photo: Rob Weiss The Stawamus Chief is an iconic landmark. It dominates the Squamish skyline and attracts tourists, hikers and climbers... Continue Reading
Cook Like a Vancouver Chef: Felix Zhou’s Summery BBQ Salmon
It’s summer in Vancouver, which means you’re likely catching some rays at the beach, cycling the seawall, carting the kids to the pool, taking short... Continue Reading
Where to Go in Vancouver for Awesome Brunch
The paella at Cafe Medina; Photo Credit: Tara Lee For our first date, my boyfriend and I went for brunch at Burgoo (3096 Main Street),... Continue Reading
Killers, thieves and gumshoes – Cinematheque’s Film Noir series is back!
The iconic image from the Coen brothers’ Blood Simple. Each year, Vancouver’s premiere arthouse Cinematheque presents a festival of dark shadows, lonely streets, tough guys... Continue Reading