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8 Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Visiting Granville Island
Planning a visit to Granville Island? Don’t fall into these common traps! Avoid these 8 costly mistakes to make your trip truly unforgettable. Plus, discover how our Granville Island Market Tour ensures you experience the best the island has to offer—without the overwhelm. 1. Not Arriving Early Enough The Public Market opens at 9 […]
10 Ways Gifting Experiences Enriches Lives More Than Material Items
1. Creating Unforgettable Memories: Experience gifts, such as culinary tours or cooking classes, offer lasting memories. Unlike physical gifts that might fade or become outdated, the joy and stories from these experiences can be cherished for a lifetime. 2. Showcases Thoughtfulness: Choosing an experience tailored to someone’s interests displays a level of thoughtfulness that transcends […]
Award-Winning Vancouver Foodie Tours Launches Gastown Gastronomic Tour
Vancouver, B.C. (May 1, 2023): Vancouver Foodie Tours is excited to announce the relaunch of its award-winning Gastronomic Gastown Tour, which takes guests on a journey through the historic streets of Gastown while indulging in three-course meals at iconic restaurants. The tour is designed to bring people together, spark conversations, and foster a deeper sense […]
The Easiest, Most Meaningful Christmas Celebration You Could Plan for Your Team
Is it that time of year already? No sooner do the summer barbecues start dwindling before you’re thinking ahead to December. And one of the biggest items on your agenda is planning the Christmas celebration for your team. There are many ways to make this tradition happen. Most of them involve a lot of logistical […]
8 Super-Fun Things to do on Granville Island
There are so many reasons why 10.5 million people come to visit this magical, nostalgic, creativity-rich peninsula known as Granville Island each year. We’re listing only 8 of them. Whether you’re a Vancouver local or a tourist from out of town, there’s nothing quite like a day spent on Granville Island. The fact that this […]
Our Short & Sweet Local’s Guide to Granville Island
Granville Island is pure magic. The magic comes from its waterfront vibes, from its potent artistic community, from quirks like its neighborhood of floating homes and quaint pleasures like its Public Market. We count ourselves lucky to be immersed in that magic every day. Did you know that over 10 million people visit Granville Island […]
How to Have the Best Dim Sum Experience Imaginable in Metro Vancouver
We’ve been writing a lot about dim sum lately, and honestly, it’s very easy to be inspired by this dish, the ultimate Chinese comfort food. There are so many variations on this traditional Chinese dumpling that you could spend a lifetime exploring its gooey, crispy, saucy, savoury, sweet, and sour possibilities. But when it comes […]
The 4 Best Dim Sum Restaurants in Metro Vancouver’s Dumpling Trail
The 4 Best Dim Sum Restaurants in Metro Vancouver’s Dumpling Trail What is it about dim sum? These savoury dumplings could be stuffed with pork, chicken, lamb, beef, or vegetables. They could be boiled, steamed, fried, or baked. No matter how they’re prepared, they pack bite-sized punches of pure comfort food bliss. No wonder one […]
Is Richmond the Best Place for Chinese Food in North America?
When we read this New York Times article about Richmond, BC’s Asian cuisine scene, we were like, “Yup, exactly!” The article, which claims that Richmond’s Asian food is the best in North America, is a straight-up love letter to the city’s dim sum, Chinese barbeque, bubble tea, and stir fries. The fact is, Richmond does have […]
Our Guide to the Best of the Richmond Night Market
Article written by Daray Lei Ever been to an Asian-style night market? The idea is to immerse yourself in a multisensory world of food, performances, and games—it’s playtime on a whole other level. Nurtured by a thriving immigrant community, the Richmond Night Market is a classic example of this extremely fun tradition. In fact, it’s […]