Travel Vancouver June 1, 2011

Hometown: Calgary, AB How long have you been a Vancouverite? 19 years! Occupation: Owner/Corsetiere of Lace Embrace Atelier—a sexy little shop specializing in corsets, lingerie, pin-up, and burlesque. l’m also an avid collector of antique corsets with the largest collection in … Continue reading →

Vancouver’s chic-progressive-fresh-local-organic-sustainable restaurant scene gets plenty of attention.  So let me take a moment to praise some unsung, blue-collar heroes of the local food world: the beach (and park) food concession stands. There are dozens of these humble concessions scattered … Continue reading →

Summer in Vancouver is almost here, which means the free things to do in the city multiple exponentially. Not only does summer sunshine make our beautiful parks, gardens and beaches even better go-to destinations, summer is packed with fun, free … Continue reading →

Stanley Park has many things to offer, but a family favourite has always been the Vancouver Aquarium. A non-profit that focuses on conservation and providing learning tools regarding aquatic life to the public, the Vancouver Aquarium has been in operation … Continue reading →

Love Vancouver, Love Your Planet is a green art, music and lifestyle festival that comes alive on June 5, 2011 in the Olympic Village along the beautiful seawall in False Creek. The festival celebrates and encourages Vancouverites to build a … Continue reading →

From the streets, buildings, and alleyways – on June 21, Gastown will be transformed and resonate with music for Vancouver’s inaugural Fete de la Musique. Presented locally by the association Français du Monde à Vancouver in partnership with the Alliance … Continue reading →

The Vancouver Aquarium is one of the most beloved institutions in Vancouver. It’s home to more than 70,000 creatures, the go-to place for family fun any day of the year (rain or shine), and a Stanley Park landmark. But it’s … Continue reading →

So here’s a classic traveler’s dilemma:  You’ve just arrived in Vancouver and you’re starving.  You know the city has a reputation for incredible food and can’t wait to chow down.  But where to go? You could do a quick, desperate … Continue reading →