Travellers’ Guide to Rainy Days in Vancouver
Rainy day in Vancouver? Check out our Top 5 Recommendations for the best things to do, see, and eat on a blustery Vancouver day.
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Inside the Mind of Mr. JJ Bean
JJ Bean Coffee. It’s everywhere that’s anywhere in Vancouver. To local coffee aficionados, JJ Bean’s locations are well-loved sanctuaries. Yet, to the untrained eye – the new arrival, the traveler – JJ Bean’s obvious presence might attract a wary eye. The feeling is only natural; authentic, local, family businesses don’t often come with 23 storefronts, especially […]
[ENTER TO WIN] Celebrating 12 Years of the Granville Island Market Tour
If You Crave… food that tells history, Sights with dramatic geography, and People who are proudly local… The Granville Island Public Market has it all Perched on Vancouver’s dramatic waterfront, Canada’s most famous Public Market houses 90 of Canada’s top artisans, from cheese mongers to florists, pasta makers, fruit stands, charcuterie shops and more. The market is full of […]
Craft Beer Delivered to Your Desk is Totally Normal in Vancouver
Besides coffee, clouds, and an occasional earthquake, Vancouver is known as the home of some of Canada’s best craft beer. In fact, as of February, 2017, there are over 60 independently owned breweries in the Lower Mainland alone, and many more throughout B.C. With so many amazing options, there isn’t any doubt how easy it […]
Winterruption Donut Spectacular at Granville Island
The Winterruption Donut Spectacular returns to Granville Island February 17-19, 2017! Granville Island’s annual festival is back for it’s 12th season! Winterruption includes local artists, musicians, theatre performance, Foodie Tours (that’s us!)…and our favourite event, the Winterruption Donut Spectacular! Each year, the sweet geniuses at Lee’s Donuts on Granville Island create a special flavour for […]
SANDWICH ALERT: Turducken returns to Meat and Bread
For two short days a year, the sandwich gods at Meat and Bread bless the foodies of Vancouver with their famous Turducken Sandwich. Turducken 2016: Dec 22-23, 2016 Touted as the “mother-of-all-sandwiches,” and the “world’s best sandwich,” the 2016 Turducken Sandwich features: chicken in a duck in a turkey, roasted to perfection gravy butternut squash […]
43 Unique Christmas Gift Ideas
For mom, dad, him and her, here are 43 unique Christmas gift ideas to get you inspired 1. A 12h hot-cold waterbottle that’s as trendy as you are A non-leaking wonder by S’well Bottle. Sadly, not dishwasher-friendly S’well- $35-55 Find this gift in Vancouver: Delish General Store – Granville Island 2. A substitute for plastic […]
Best Gastown Restaurants: Meat and Bread
Meat and Bread $$ | Sandwich Shop 370 Water St | 604-566-9003 Meat and Bread is an Official Tasting Partner on our Gastronomic Gastown Tour! There are some people who just get it right. They are the masters of their craft and they know their market. When it comes to food, these people recognize that […]
9 Ways to Celebrate Spot Prawn Festival [CONTEST]
Because every good summer starts with a Spot Prawn Boil 2016 marks the 10th anniversary of Vancouver’s Spot Prawn Festival! It’s a time of the year that foodies, chefs, and restauranteurs look forward to with great anticipation. Touted as the most-juicy, delicate, sweet and visually-striking prawn, it’s clear why so many capitalize on the precious 6-8 week spot […]
Travellers’ Guide to Cherry Blossoms in Vancouver
From March until mid-April, watch for 40,000 cherry blossoms in Vancouver Although this year’s Cherry Blossom Festival officially runs from March 30 – April 23, 2017, Vancouverites will soon be noting the first signs of Spring in the neighbourhoods. With over 40,000 cherry blossom trees in the city, it’s a spectacle that’s not to be missed. 1. Keep […]