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Welcome to Victoria: A Perfect Blend of Charm, Culture, and Nature From the moment we arrived in Victoria, we were completely enchanted by the city’s unique blend of historic architecture, lush gardens, and vibrant cultural scene. This coastal gem, nestled on Vancouver Island, is as welcoming as it is beautiful—whether you’re here for the first […]
A seamless blend of new and old, Yaletown embraces Vancouver’s industrial past while at the same time adapting to its hip and stylish big city vibe. The neighborhood of Yaletown was once filled with factories, warehouses, and rail yards. During the 1986 World Exposition, Expo ‘86, Yaletown transformed into a residential neighborhood and is now […]
Tourists, newcomers, and even locals who have yet to explore their city, a visit to Gastown is a must if you want to get any sense of Vancouver’s rich and wonderful history. History lesson aside, the atmosphere of this neighborhood is simply gorgeous, with cobblestone streets, antique style lamp posts, Victorian buildings, and century old […]
Among Vancouver’s top “must see” attractions, Chinatown holds a lofty position. Not only is this an excellent neighborhood to go for great food and to shop for fun souvenirs, it’s one of the most historically significant areas in the city. The entire neighborhood can be explored on foot, allowing you to take in all the […]
One of the most celebrated and beautiful aspects of the city of Vancouver is its diverse population and rich cultural influences. Before European settlers came to the Pacific North Coast the lands were inhabited by a variety of First Nations peoples. Over time, people of all nations came to the city and today the population […]
In comparison to other large metropolitan cities around the world, Vancouver is a fairly young city. St. John’s, Newfoundland was established way back in 1497, and Quebec City was incorporated in 1608. Vancouver, with its first European settlements forming in the 1800’s, is practically still a baby. That said, Vancouver is steeped in rich history […]
Just across the Vancouver Harbour from downtown Vancouver lies the beautiful city of North Van. North Vancouver is well known amongst Vancouverites as the place to go for the most beautiful hiking trails and outdoor activities. The North Shore mountains are thickly forested and are filled with trails like the Baden-Powell Trail, the Howe Sound […]
Less than two hours from downtown Vancouver lies Whistler Blackcomb, one of the largest ski resorts in North America. At the hub of the action is Whistler Village, one of the most charming little towns you have ever seen.Unlike other ski resorts around Vancouver, the Village isn’t just a small collection of some cafes and […]
Only 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver you’ll find Grouse Mountain, a 1200 meter mountain the overlooks the gorgeous city of Vancouver. Open year round, Grouse has activities to keep you busy all winter or to get you outside in the sunshine during the summer. This mountain is easily the most accessible and most popular mountain […]
Granville Island is one of the most interesting and unique places in all of Vancouver. This tiny shopping district is tucked away on a peninsula under the south end of the Granville Street Bridge. Here you can spend the entire day and night browsing the shops, exploring the sreets, relaxing beside the waters of False […]