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Top 28 Team Building Activities in Vancouver in 2024
Updated for November 2024: Now with 28 team-building ideas! Businesses everywhere are looking for ways to bring their teams together. In the era of the “new workplace” we have hybrid work, difficulty attracting & retaining talent, and an ever-growing awareness of workplace mental health. Businesses are dealing with unique challenges as we dip our […]
18 Vancouver Experience Gifts that are Perfect for the Holidays in 2024
Why Choose Experience Gifts? There’s something truly magical about giving an experience. Unlike material items, experiences turn into cherished stories, unforgettable memories, and opportunities for connection. Sharing these moments with loved ones strengthens bonds and creates shared memories that last a lifetime. Vancouver: A City of Diverse Experiences With its rich cultural and natural landscapes, […]
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 […]
3 Reasons Why Richmond is the New Authentic Chinatown
There’s a city that’s a half-hour Skytrain ride from Vancouver, BC, called Richmond—but you know what it deserves to be called? Metro Vancouver’s new Chinatown. Keep reading for our top three reasons why! Richmond is where more ethnically Chinese people live In fact, 74% of Richmond’s population is ethnically Chinese. Geographers refer to the city, […]
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 Unlike physical gifts that might fade or become outdated, the joy and stories from these experiences can be cherished for a lifetime. 2.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 welcomes guests to explore Gastown’s Gastronomic fare
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 […]