Vancouver Blog

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

BC SPCA – Giving Pets a Second Chance

The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is one of the largest animal welfare organizations in North America.

We invite you to browse our selection of Vancouver’s most cozy, fascinating, and inspiring used book shops.

Whether you’re looking for industrial chic, contemporary design or cosy furnishings, Vancouver’s decor stores have it all.

Dunbar is a beautiful residential area where you can feel at a glance how safe and quiet this community is.

Vancouver has long been home to some of the world’s greatest artists. So what better way to enhance your home than with the perfect piece of art?

The Stanley Park Ecology Society offers tourists and locals alike two-hour guided tours, which they call their Discovery Walks.

A tiny storefront diner on Ontario street with only a handful of booths, the Argo has a history that goes back to 1954.

Here’s what you can expect from a walking tour that goes over the lesser-known histories of Vancouver!

Steveston is a beautiful fishing village with a laid back atmosphere, great food and rich history.

As Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighbourhood has changed and gentrified over the past 50 years, The Naam vegetarian restaurant has stayed the same.

Downtown is the heart of culture and business but there is way more to see in this part of the city. Take a virtual walk with our photo essay!

Often perceived as coffee’s modest younger sibling, tea is obtaining a large amount of attention in Vancouver as the city’s tea culture grows.

The Tomahawk Restaurant offers familiar North American comfort food. This vintage diner has operated in the same neighbourhood since 1926.

Visit the most interesting Vancouver farms where people are passionate about sharing farming education to both children and adults.

From timeless classics to hip new creations, Vancouver offers a number of authentic cafés with handcrafted pies and signature flavours.