Travel Vancouver June 22, 2011

Hometown: Oliver, BC How long have you been a Vancouverite? On and off since 1995 (about 12 years total!) Occupation: The Green Families Guru—I am an award-winning sustainability advisor and author. I specialize in working with young, dynamic, motivated individuals and … Continue reading →

Even in the age of Netflix and instant streaming downloads, movie theatres still pack in the crowds.  There’s just something about the experience of sitting in a room with a few hundred people, watching the lights go down and the … Continue reading →

Canada Day is coming and all of Greater Vancouver is getting ready to celebrate on Friday, July 1! Canada Day 2011 – Greater Vancouver’s Top 10 Canada Day Events 1. Canada Day on Granville Island – Vancouver One of Vancouver’s … Continue reading →

Yodeling may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but if you’re up for appreciating some new auditory sensations, check out Saengerfest 2011 – the 27th Pacific Coast Swiss Singing & Yodeling Festival this weekend. The Festival is taking place in Vancouver … Continue reading →

Looking for some adventure? You’ve come to the right city. No matter what time of year, when you start your day in Vancouver, it can take you anywhere. In one form or another, the Capilano Suspension Bridge (http://www.capbridge.com) has spanned … Continue reading →

In 1886, the tiny coastal city of Vancouver, home to fewer than 5,000 hardy settlers, was incorporated.  Fast-forward exactly 125 years and Vancouver is now a bustling cosmopolitan centre, with more than two million inhabitants, a world-class dining scene and … Continue reading →

Many people have reached out to help clean up our streets, commend good samaritans and help restore our community. Positive messages have been popping up on boards all over downtown. You too can contribute by helping us show the real … Continue reading →

Summer in Vancouver is one of the best times of year for festivals, outdoor adventures and exploring the city. And there are loads of (often free) smart phone apps to help you make the most of Vancouver’s summer months. 8 … Continue reading →