We get 192.4 days of rainfall a year (good lord, is it really that high?) so finding the best indoor activities in Vancouver is essential. That said, this won’t be some half-assed list of any public space with a roof – my list of best things to do on rainy days is going to be...
Vancouver in August is the dream vacation scenario. The constant sunny days and warm weather really showcase our nature. There’s also tons of August events in Vancouver in addition to festivals and other summer highlights. Let’s take a deeper look at all the best things to do in...
I’ve been looking for things to do in Vancouver since 1986. As a kid I was happy with forest trails, a dig for clams at the beach, or a trip to feed the squirrels in Stanley Park: then I grew up and wanted culture, cuisine, and cocktails. Now, I’m comfortably in between...
Planning a Vancouver itinerary doesn’t have to be hard. The awesome attractions and nifty nature packaged here on Canada’s West Coast can be done in a way that makes it easy on the odometer – and soft on the savings account. I was born and raised here and if I were a...
Vancouver in September is about as good as it gets, with good weather hanging around before the rain takes us down in October. It’s the last chance to dance to discover great Vancouver nature in the warmth, though there are plenty of September indoor activities as well. Let’s...
The average hotel room in Vancouver costs $260 per night – so excuse me for not writing an article on the best cheap hotels in Vancouver until now. If you’re looking to avoid paying what locals ironically call the paradise tax without sacrificing on cleanliness and safety then...
If you’ve ever wanted to walk on a stunning, albeit wobbly bridge that floats through a forest then you can’t miss Capilano Suspension Bridge Park in North Vancouver. Sure, when we think of a suspension bridge we often think about the traffic of cities or some San Francisco...
Vancouver is one of most beautiful cities in the world, and if you don’t believe me I suggest checking it out from above at the Vancouver Lookout. Being one of the city’s tallest buildings, this bird’s eye attraction gives breathtaking 360° panoramic views of...
Vancouver restaurants are just minutes from some of the most bountiful oceans, farmland, and vineyards in the world. Throw in a cosmopolitan population with Asia-Pacific flare, a super competitive landscape of constant openings, and some sustainable creativity and you’ve got one of...
The Vancouver hop on hop off bus tour is an efficient, affordable, and convenient way for you to discover the city’s most stunning attractions. In this article I’m going to show you what’s included with the bus tour tickets, and how to best take advantage of the hop on...
The more I travel the more I understand my city and its strengths and weaknesses.
One of the weaknesses? The lack of an authentic Vancouver tourism guide written by locals to help YOU have an GENUINE vacation.
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