The popularity of cycling is rapidly growing thanks to the city´s increasing support. Vancouver has more than 450 kilometres of bike routes, convenient bicycle parking, and numerous cycling communities that organize tons of great bike-friendly events. Here are some of the best 2013 cycling events in Vancouver.
Acting may come across as an interesting and glamorous job. It allows you to play different roles and meet diverse types of people. If you’re among those who aspire to become an actor, passion and love for the craft alone won’t suffice. Your chances will rise dramatically when you enroll in acting classes and train professionally. What are the best performance arts courses in Vancouver?
Do you love the excitement of live concerts? Do you attend shows to support your favourite music idols or to have fun with your friends? In any case, you don’t have to worry that you’ll lack an opportunity to enjoy that rush of seeing one of your favourite bands, as the second half of 2013 in Vancouver is packed with lots of great performances. Here are our picks for Vancouver concerts that are definitely worth attending in the second half of the year.
Kitsilano is located in Vancouver’s West Side along the shores of English Bay, and it’s one of the city’s most popular neighbourhoods to live in. Even if you’re not lucky enough to call Kitsilano your home, you’ve probably visited the famous Kits Beach, named one of the “top 10 best city beaches in the world” for its scenic views of the city and great outdoor fitness facilities, or the beautiful Varnier Park.
After months of staying inside where the warmth was, it’s time to see what’s changed and what events are happening in our city. There are countless events, concerts, and markets happening almost every day, but we compiled the top-six list of must-visit May events in Vancouver.
This year, The Sakura Days Japan Fair was held on April 6 and 7 in the VanDusen Botanical Garden, and visitors immersed themselves in modern and traditional Japanese culture, arts, cuisine, and business.
In most cities around the world, and especially those overlooking the ocean, the best place for Friday-night drinks — or drinks on any other night of the week — is always a rooftop bar. What are the best bars to visit and the finest restaurants to dine at in Vancouver that offer rooftop patios?
You know the feeling when you want a tasty bite to eat in the middle of the night? You want to calm your cravings as soon as possible, but you don’t know where to go. This might not happen to you often, but when it does, you’re in serious trouble. Fortunately, there are some restaurants in Vancouver open all night. We’ve searched for the best options, and here are the results.
New technology significantly affects the way we live, making our daily routines easier, quicker, and sometimes even more entertaining. All the innovations and gadgets we use in our homes have given the word “comfort” a completely new meaning. More and more home features and appliances are becoming automated, providing convenience, energy efficiency, and security.
Winter is finally over, and the first month of spring is just few days away. What could be better than celebrating the warm days to come outside with our family and friends? Not sure where to go? Check out our list of top must-attend events in April and you will surely find some inspiration.
Finally, spring is oficially here! As the the rainy season fades, Vancouver packs away its coat and takes its turn in the spotlight thanks to 55 varieties of cherry blossom trees, creating a wonderful sea of pink and white. Like they do every spring, the pink blossoms suddenly emerge, and for a brief moment Vancouverites pause and marvel at the yearly renewal of nature.
With its great location including both a long seawall and magnificent mountains as its backdrop, Vancouver’s glittering skyline is a frequent inspiration for many professional and amateur photographers.
Vancouver has had a long-lasting relationship with whisky. It has been shipped up and down the Fraser River since the early 19th century. Thanks to the variety of Canadian society, we had easy access to the Irish and Scottish brands, and a lot of Vancouverites fancy a glass of these old-timey traditional brands even today.
Sometimes there is nothing better than staying in bed on Sunday morning until 10:00 or 11:00 and skipping breakfast (which we are too lazy to prepare anyway). Lunch happens to be a quick bite to eat, and dinner with family or friends might be quite a financial commitment. The solution? Brunch. Over the last few years, brunch has become very popular among Vancouverites, and it still feels like a special outing.
Gone are the days when chocolate was a mere confection. Over the years, the chocolate industry has developed so much that chocolatiers around the world take great pride in their creations, each using the best cocoa and best-quality ingredients. If people say that food is art, then chocolate is a masterpiece! If you want to taste some of Vancouver’s finest chocolates, you may just have to tour some of the city’s best chocolate shops with us!