Capilano Suspension Bridge presents the annual Canyon Lights festivities from November 30 until January, 2013 and I must say, the show is beyond spectacular. Not only you will have a chance to find yourself in a fairy tale thanks to thousands of twinkling lights but also you can return to your childhood and make a wish under the world’s tallest (46.4 m) living Christmas tree!
In Vancouver, BC, there’s an ever-growing number of businesses willing to accept payment in Bitcoin. Is Vancouver a cryptocurrency capital?
Not long ago, our heads were all exploding over our new phones’ built-in cameras.But just because the phones have gotten smarter doesn’t mean that we have, so here are a few simple but effective tips to maximize your phone’s power.
Vancouver residents are really lucky to have some great recreational spots just around the corner! For example, there’s Cypress Hill towering above the city (which is one of BC’s many superb ski resorts), the “Mother Nature’s Stairmaster” steep trail at Grouse Mountain (which can put your fitness to the test) and there are a lot of beautiful natural parks and nature reserves within reach for some serious weekend hiking. Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is named after the simple suspension bridge hanging over the Capilano River in the District of North Vancouver.
There are so many beaches in and around Vancouver that you can visit whenever you feel like taking a short break and watching the waves gently roll. Beaches are a very popular topic in photography — with their dramatic skies during sunset, fleeting moments before a storm hits the shores, and experimenting with exposure while taking a photo of a bridge. You name it. We bring you the very best Vancouver locations to take your camera and tripod to get some beautiful shots! And the best thing is, most of these beaches are just minutes away from downtown.
The gorgeously landscaped Stanley Park Gardens with abundance of blooming flowers make a beautiful place for walks. Stanley Park has one of the loveliest rose gardens you’ll ever visit. More than 3,500 rose plants and large floral display beds of perennials, annuals and bulbs will take your breath away with their beauty all year round.
We wanted to share some of the photos we brought back from our lovely holiday in France with you. These snapshots were taken during the many relaxing walks down the narrow streets full of old quaint cottage-style homes within the Butte aux Calles neighborhood of Place d’Italie in Paris’ south-east 13th arrondisement.
One of Vancouver’s smallest neighbourhoods, South Cambie is a small strip of land that is wedged between two completely different areas of the city – you have the beautiful Queen Elizabeth Park with the best views of the city on one side and the upscale and high-priced Shaughnessy on the other. The neighbourhood is bounded by Oak and Cambie streets, and West 16th and 41st Avenues.
Some consider him a hero, the others a traitor. The case of former CIA and National Security Administration (NSA) employee Edward Snowden has dragged lots of attention around the whole world and divided people into two groups.
August activity in the Greater Vancouver housing market finished well above last year’s pace and slightly below the ten-year average for the month. According to the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV), residential property sales in Greater Vancouver reached 2,514 on the Multiple Listings Service in August 2013.
One of Vancouver’s most visited attractions rises to the impressive height of 1,200 metres above sea level. Grouse Mountain — or “the Peak of Vancouver” — is one of the North Shore Mountains that provide a spectacular backdrop for the City of Vancouver. It’s a very popular recreation spot and wilderness paradise.
An accurate golf shot is difficult to master. No matter how much you practice or how proficient you are, you will always be challenged to improve your game. Gadget makers are aware that there’s an abundance of players trying to perfect every facet of their game and produce a huge number of gadgets to help golfers improve.
Summer days are coming to an end, but there’s no need to feel glum in Vancouver. The city is once again buzzing with interesting events that will keep you busy this September. Check out our choice of the top events in September and then let us know how you liked them!
There’s hardly anyone who doesn’t love ice cream. Whether you’re on a date, trying to cool off on a hot day, or going for a walk with the family, there isn’t much like a good scoop of ice cream to brighten up your day.
One of the city’s most serene places, the VanDusen Botanical Garden (named after local lumber worker and philanthropist Whitford Julian VanDusen) has served the public since 1975. If you love flowers and gardening, you will definitely fall in love with VanDusen. It’s a perfect place to take your date or if you need a quiet place to sit and enjoy the beautiful flowers and landscaping.