We’ve already written about the delectable selection of wineries in the famous Okanagan Valley. While it is undoubtedly British Columbia’s top wine region, Vancouver Island shouldn’t be forgotten about either. The island is home to 37 licensed wineries, many of which offer tours and boast their own restaurants. Most of the wineries are located north […]
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Top 5 Fall Activities in Whistler
Whistler is known for being a world-class skiing destination, with over two million slope-seekers visiting every year for the adventure of a lifetime. However, winter isn’t the only time in which Whistler comes into its own. Known as ‘Shoulder Season’, autumn in Whistler is the perfect time to visit as life has slowed down and […]
5 day trips from Vancouver
Vancouver is an amazing city in its own right; but it’s also a gateway to some of Canada’s most iconic natural wonders and quaint tourist towns. We’ve even blogged once before about the ski slopes that lie less than an hour from Vancouver’s city centre. And we completely recommend that visitors to Vancouver hire a […]
What you’ll find in Vancouver’s Stanley Park
Stanley Park is must-visit while on a city break to Vancouver. Unlike other city-centre parks located in a large urban sprawl, this stretch of green is way more than just leafy shrubs. In fact, it’s a great day out within itself and we recommend everyone sets aside some time to explore it. Here’s just a […]
How to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday in Vancouver
We’ve already blogged about Vancouver’s love for a festival, so it’s no surprise that the biggest city in British Columbia is going large for Canada’s 150th birthday celebrations. While Vancouver is definitely a great place to visit every year and has plenty to see and do, anyone stopping by in 2017 will have an extra-long […]
13 festivals that take place in Vancouver every year
It sounds as though we’re banging the same drum when we say Canada loves a festival. But Canada does really love a festival and the city of Vancouver is no exception. Throughout the year Vancouver hosts an endless amount of events and we can’t list all of them within one blog post. But to give […]
What to see and do in Vancouver’s Chinatown
A Chinatown is a staple neighbourhood in many large metropolitan cities and Vancouver boasts Canada’s largest. Located north of False Creek, you’ll find these Asian-inspired streets just east of the trendy Gastown district. Home to delicious Chinese restaurants and cafés, scenic gardens and historical monuments we recommend that everyone spends at least one afternoon absorbing […]
8 delectable high-end restaurants in Whistler
Whistler knows how to treat its guests. Not only is it home to some of the best ski slopes in Canada, the town itself is not short of amazing places to treat yourself to a mouth-watering evening dinner. While you’ll find a plethora of restaurants and cafés that cover the spectrum of restaurant types, we’re […]
10 incredible hiking routes in British Columbia
Natives to British Columbia know how beautiful their home is and aren’t shy about showing it off. Throughout the province they’ve intricately built a bountiful expanse of hiking trails along serene lakes, powerful mountains and coastal Pacific cliffs to make it easier for visitors to explore its natural wealth. These trails blend seamlessly in with […]
Three ski-resorts less than an hour from Vancouver
There’s some kind of myth floating around that when you choose a ski holiday, you need to head up into the mountains away from a bustling and exciting city. While the idea of a truly outdoors holiday will appeal to many (and Canada is perfect for that!) there are some ski-fans who want the best […]