Admittedly there are probably few things less interesting for any prospective tourist than a 3000 word article on Vancouver airport transportation. But how can you get the fun rolling without it? With so many options it can get confusing but we’re going to break it down so you can...
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...
Granville Island Vancouver was once a mudflat full of tin factories and heavy machine shops servicing our city’s booming logging and fishing industries. It was only with the Great Depression that the area spawned its first merchants: squatters who worked the area for salmon, smelt...
In compiling my list of best bars in Vancouver I realized this is without a doubt the most well researched article on Vancouver Planner. Don’t believe? I have the bank statements (and possibly the memory loss) to prove it. From award winning cocktail bars to singles bars to dive...
National Geographic called the Sea to Sky Highway one of the world’s most beautiful drives – and the new tourist treasure that’s the Sea to Sky Gondola just kicked it into fifth gear. This mountain playground adventure works as a great Vancouver day trip or a way to...
Having trouble sorting out your Vancouver public transport? Well that’s no surprise. Even locals like us are still getting used to the nuances of the Vancouver public transportation system. I can only imagine how travellers like you feel navigating the city’s complex complex web of...
Vancouver has over 25,000 guest rooms across 224 hotels. With such a wealth of choice how can travellers get a room to suit their needs and fit in with their budget? Over the years I’ve talked to visiting friends, blog readers, and even stayed in a few myself to brew up this list of...
Vancouver’s West End is a perfect place to escape the crowds and tourist hordes of Downtown and areas like Gastown and Chinatown. This open and inclusive neighbourhood provides visitors with the perfect mix of beach casual and urban energy. Plus it’s the home of world famous...
The last decade has seen the Vancouver craft beer scene absolutely explode in popularity. The city is now home to dozens of locally owned breweries that are keen to experiment with hops, flavour and style in a way that is sure to shatter peoples’ preconceived notions of what beer...
The Bloedel Conservatory is Vancouver’s very own lush tropical paradise on a hill. Located in Queen Elizabeth Park, the conservatory’s lush flora and fauna have been attracting millions of sun-starved Vancouverites to its unique triodetic dome for over 50 years. There’s...