Granville Island in Vancouver is one of the best places to visit in Vancouver year-round. It’s primarily a market selling food but also artisan products, gifts, art, and more. However, there are so many things to do in Granville Island besides eating and shopping! A short aqua bus ride away from downtown Vancouver, or a…
The neighborhood of Yaletown Vancouver is full of fun things to do and that includes great restaurants. If you’re looking for a tasty meal with a good group of friends or a Vancouver patio on a sunny afternoon, Yaletown is the place to go. While I personally think Gastown restaurants are of a higher standard,…
Yaletown is a bit different from most Vancouver neighborhoods. As one of the newer areas, it’s got a bit more of a plush feel to it. Something that’s exaggerated by the numerous spas, botox, and other cosmetic stores. It’s the place to go for your morning spin class followed by brunch and maybe a night…
Gastown is where it all began for Vancouver. As the city’s original settlement site and the first downtown core, this Vancouver neighborhood has seen it all. Nowadays, Gastown is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike when it comes to food. Gastown restaurants are in a league of their own offering tasty meals for…
The Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve may not have the fanciest name, but it’s definitely a great place to spend your weekend. There are a tonne of great easy Vancouver hiking trails in this area, a couple of suspension bridges that are way less crowded than Lynn Valley Suspension Bridge or Capilano Bridge, and so many…
Deep Cove is a hugely popular little village on the north shore surrounded by mountains, forests and the Burrard Inlet where it turns into the Indian arm. It’s a great place for some easy Vancouver hikes, kayaking and paddle boarding, exploring the shops or treating yourself to a donut! If you’re wondering what to do…
The Hollyburn Mountain Hike in the Cypress Bowl Ski Area is just 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver making it a great Vancouver hike if you want to escape the city but not go too far. There are plenty of trails for people looking to go hiking in the Cypress Mountain area. Hollyburn Mountain, one of…
The Diez Vistas trail at Buntzen Lake is a popular Vancouver hike. Its full name, Sendero Diez Vistas, means the path of ten views. There are 10 viewpoints along the trail with most of them looking out over the Indian Arm towards Mt Seymour. Though the elevation change on this hike isn’t huge, don’t underestimate…
Wondering where to find the best views in Vancouver? Honestly, it’s not hard since Vancouver is renowned for being a pretty city and there are many beautiful views in Vancouver. You’re surrounded by mountains, beaches, forests, and Vancouver lakes. What’s not to love about that? I’ve spent more than six years living in Vancouver and…
The Horseshoe Bay sunset platform is one of the best places in Vancouver to watch the sunset. This Vancouver hidden gem has grown in popularity recently and having seen photos of a beautiful sunset platform in a place that looked like Horseshoe Bay, I was dying to find out where it was. I’ve now spent…