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 […]
Popularity is just a matter of opinion. In the case of Vancouver’s beaches though, we think you’ll agree with the choices on this list. People have long been drawn to Vancouver’s various beaches to relax, […]
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 is home to more than 250 parks that range in size from small neighbourhood green spaces to large flagship natural areas and everything in between. According to the Vancouver Park Board, all of these […]
After Easter, April offers many interesting arts events you won’t want to miss. Vancouver Burlesque Festival The Vancouver Burlesque Festival runs from April 2 to 7 at multiple venues. Get ready to get glam at […]
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 […]
Bagheera doesn’t have any signage. In fact, the outside of 518 Main Street looks like a betting shop. The inside does too. A bookie sits behind the counter and the blackboard wall behind is covered […]
One of the largest urban parks in Canada, and quite possibly the most well known, is Stanley Park in Vancouver. Although it is a popular and highly used park today, the area has a colourful […]
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