Vancouver Blog

Latest blog posts from Jay Banks and his team about Vancouver BC

Shaughnessy: Vancouver’s Good Address Photo Essay

Almost entirely a residential area, Shaughnessy is home to approximately 2,970 households spread over 447 hectares of land. Residents of Shaughnessy enjoy a good and central location; the lovely neighbourhood is the city’s geographic heart and its borders are 16th Avenue in the north, 41st Avenue in the south, Oak Street in the east, and Arbutus Street in the west.

10 Reasons to Love Vancouver

Finding ten reasons why Vancouver is an amazing city is harder than you’d think. As soon as you start listing them, you end up realizing that giving 100 reasons would still hardly be enough to describe all the loveable things about our city. Yet I gave it a try and came up with a list that tries to sum up the basic perks that helped to make Vancouver the third most liveable city in the world in 2012 according to EIU’s Global Livability Report.

Top Private Clubs in Vancouver

Private clubs were first formed in the 18th century in London for aristocratic gentlemen as a place where they could relax, do business, or mingle with their friends. As Britain’s middle classes became richer, they wanted their own clubs. These days, many private clubs are cosmopolitan affairs, counting women members and seeking creative professionals for an edgy atmosphere. Canadian private clubs also have a long history, with a few longstanding clubs with wide-ranging membership criteria. Here’s our pick of private clubs in Vancouver.

Top Organic Restaurants in Vancouver

It’s time to get hungry again, Vancouverites! Our city has one of the most developed organic food cultures in Canada, proving once again that Vancouver is often one of the trendsetters in the dining and culinary culture business. The importance of organic dining is very easy to advocate. Foods made from organic, local, and seasonal products are healthier, taste much better, and support our economy.