Author Archives: Jay Banks

Best Places to Learn Kiteboarding in Vancouver

Find the best places to take kitesurfing lessons, learn and enjoy kiteboarding as close to Vancouver, British Columbia as possible.

Being a golfer myself, I’ve tried many golf courses in Vancouver and Richmond, BC, but Quilchena Golf and Country Club remains my favourite.

Large firms dominate the Vancouver, BC design market but not because of their scale. They represent the most approachable brands.

Explore Strathcona, the oldest residential neighbourhood in Vancouver, BC and the place were Jimi Hendrix spent much of his childhood years.

Whether it’s the most air-cleansing or difficult to kill, suitable for shade or the sun, here are the best indoor plants for Vancouver’s climate.

One of the most beautiful places in Richmond in an exclusive photo essay. Seafair’s small businesses, West Dyke Trail and Garry Point’s sunsets.

Sports are necessary for balance in life, but not all of us are up for any risky business. Try some safe sports this summer in Vancouver.

Libraries are places with a special atmosphere and Vancouver has such beautiful and grand libraries, that it would be a pity not to take photos!

Our cities are woven into the fabric of nature. Once we understand that we are part of the environment, how can we act to protect it?

There is no doubt that Vancouver and Richmond, BC are endangered by the rising sea levels resulting from global climate change. Are we doomed?

The charismatic West End, Strathcona and Point Grey. These are the three oldest Vancouver neighbourhoods featured in our photo essay.

The TED Conference was in Vancouver last week stunning the world with its presentation of earth changing new ideas. Check the top 5 talks this year.

One of the best shots of Vancouver’s and British Columbia’s oldest heritage buildings in an exclusive photo essay.

Take a sneak peak with our photographer into the best dog boarding facilities in Vancouver. You love your pet, so choose the best carefully.

January results for the Greater Vancouver real estate market were better than the ten-year average. Read the full market report.