Vancouver Things to Do : Tours, Top Attractions & Local Recommendations

May 9, 2012

5 Reasons to Love Vancouver Craft Beer Week

With over 60 breweries participating, the third annual Vancouver Craft Beer Week (May 18-26, 2012) will give visitors more opportunities for tasting and soaking up the B.C. beer experience than they’ll know what to do with. Here are five reasons to get excited – and to get to Vancouver this May!

May 7, 2012

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[CONTEST] Win 2 tickets to a Victoria Fly n Dine at Butchart Gardens!

Enjoy a trip to Victoria by seaplane and see Butchart Gardens at night on the Victoria Fly n Dine at Butchart Gardens! This month, one lucky winner will receive two tickets for this unique experience.

April 25, 2012

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Grab a Pint at a Vancouver Brewpub

Beer-lovers are never short of reasons why the Pacific Northwest has so many great microbreweries and brewpubs: the coastal breeze, the pure waters from the Rocky Mountains – heck, maybe even the pleasant demeanor of the brewers themselves. While Portland is undoubtedly the microbrewery all-star, Vancouver has a few brewpubs of its own that are absolutely worth a visit if you want to get away from the big-name bottle brands that are boring your taste buds. Tip: arrive hungry and ask your server to help you pair your pint with some nibbles.

April 12, 2012

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5 Things To Do in Kitsilano

“Home of the Yuppies” doesn’t begin to cover the basis of Kitsilano’s trendy appeal to both locals and visitors, but it’s a start. Here is a quick list of things to try in this exciting Vancouver neighborhood:

March 23, 2012

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5 Reasons to Love Vancouver’s Cherry Blossom Festival

It’s more than just the trees, of course. The famous Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival (April 5-28, 2012) is a union of different art-forms and perspectives, and consequently it is a fantastic time to be in town. Here are some specific reasons why.

February 27, 2012

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Vancouver’s Urban Hideaway

Guesthouses sometimes seem to hold a zero-sum battle between location and atmosphere. Staying in the heart of any city is going to be more convenient – a shorter journey home at night, more people and activities around for you to get the flavor of an area… but it can be too loud, impersonal, and expensive for someone who just wants to take a peek. On the other hand, staying in a secluded bed and breakfast offers quiet time, friendly greetings (from people who might even remember your name!), and a healthier home base, especially after a long day of sightseeing… but it may wind up being so far away as to warrant thoughts of a car rental, or worse, that glance at the watch that says, “Well, we better start heading back if we’re going to make it home at a reasonable hour.”