Coquitlam has a rich history that dates back thousands of years as the traditional territory of the Kwikwetlem First Nation, part of the Coast Salish peoples. The name “Coquitlam” itself comes from the Halkomelem word […]
Robson Street gets its name from John Robson who was British Columbia’s Premier from 1889-1892. It was one of the first streets in Vancouver and you can trace its commercial roots back to 1895 when railroad […]
Gastown has the distinction of being Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhood. The neighbourhood earned its name thanks to Captain John Deighton, an English mariner and saloon keeper. Captain John had a reputation for being rather talkative and […]
Now that it’s officially summer, the days are long, the sun is shining, and it’s time to plan an adventure! Whether you’re packing up the car for a road trip, boarding a ferry, or booking […]
Forage, in Vancouver’s West End, serves the best of BC while prioritizing sustainability and sourcing locally. As the name connotes, Forage champions farm to table, and forest to table, dining. They uphold an “uncompromising commitment […]
Granville Island is a bustling waterfront neighbourhood that prides itself on being the artistic and cultural hub of Vancouver. However it wasn’t always a vibrant public space. In fact, Granville Island has a deep industrial […]
Vancouver’s Chinatown was established the same year the City of Vancouver was incorporated, 1886. At that time there were about 90 Chinese residents who had established a community along Carrall Street and East Pender Street […]
Nestled between Vancouver’s downtown peninsula and Brockton Point in Stanley Park lies Coal Harbour. As you might have guessed, the name ‘Coal Harbour’ originated because coal was actually found in the harbour by Colonel Moody […]
If you’re looking for a girl’s getaway in an island coastal setting that still has amenities, Saltspring Island never disappoints. I recently went with my daughter for Mother’s Day. We went as walk-ons on the […]
If you’re anything like me, you are beyond stoked for the upcoming ski season, fresh tracks, powder days, and après-ski. For those of us searching for the perfect ski trip, I have compiled a list […]
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