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Christmas & Holiday Guide
Your Guide to Christmas in Vancouver. Christmas in Vancouver is packed with things to do and see. Use this guide to stay organized this Christmas with all the info you need on Vancouver Christmas shopping, Christmas events, Christmas Trees, and local Santa Claus appearances.
Top 5 Holiday Attractions
Christmas in Vancouver means fabulous holiday events that are fun for the whole family. From light shows to parades, these top five attractions are the "must sees" of Christmas in Vancouver.
The Bay
The Bay is a Canadian department store chain with several stores in the greater Vancouver area. Popular for wedding and gift registries, The Bay sells everything from apparel to home appliances, kitchen and dishware, and home electronics.
2010 Olympics Venues & Events
The Vancouver 2010 Olympic & Paralympic games are coming. Want to know which events are happening in Vancouver, Whistler, Richmond and West Vancouver? Check out this list of venues and events.
VanDusen Festival of Lights
Every December, VanDusen Botanical Garden transforms itself from a serene botanical oasis into a Festival of Lights. Millions of colourful lights are strewn around flower beds, trees, shrubs and decorations, combining to create an awesome spectacle. Also: Santa!
New Year's Eve in Vancouver
Welcome the New Year in hedonistic style at one of the biggest, raunchiest, most drunken bashes in Vancouver.
Pacific Centre Mall
Pacific Centre Mall is the largest underground mall in downtown Vancouver, comprising over 100 big-brand stores.
Vancouver 2010 Olympics
The 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics are coming to Vancouver! Vancouver has been excited about the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics since it was announced in July, 2003 that our city would host the games.
Vancouver Events in December
This Vancouver events calendar is a don't-miss list for events, performances, shows, and activities for December 2009.
Stanley Park Gardens
Stanley Park is better known for its majestic ceders and firs than for its flowers, but that doesn't mean there aren't gorgeous gardens there, too. The Stanley Park gardens include a rose garden, a rhododendron garden and a pictorial carpet bedding at Prospect Point.
Boxing Day in Vancouver
December 26th is Boxing Day in Vancouver, a holiday in Canada and the first day of the after-Christmas sales, making it the most notorious shopping day of the year. Find out where to shop on Boxing Day in Vancouver.
2010 Olympics Tickets
How to buy tickets to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Tickets for both the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games are on sale now.
Stanley Park
Is there a more famous landmark in Vancouver than Stanley Park? Known around the globe as one of the world's greatest parks, Stanley Park Vancouver covers 400 hectares (1,000 acres) and is home to over 500,000 trees, a 8.8km Seawall, the Vancouver Aquarium, totem poles, beaches, kids' activities--and those are just a few of its attractions!
Top 10 Shops for Gifts
Vancouver Christmas gifts? Need a gift for your sister, your kid's teacher, or something "everyone will like" for an office gift exchange? Find the perfect gift for any occasion or price range with this Vancouver Gift Guide, a guide to the Top 10 Places to Shop for Gifts in Vancouver.
Vancouver Shopping Top 10
Vancouver Shopping Guide: Top 10 Places to Shop in Vancouver. Whether you're shopping for back-to-school fashion, holiday gifts, home decor, or just for fun, Vancouver is the place to be. From luxury brands to inexpensive imports, these Top 10 sites for shopping in Vancouver have something for everyone.
Holt Renfrew
Holt Renfrew is a Canadian department store in downtown Vancouver that specializes in luxury goods and high-end fashion.
Santa Claus in Vancouver
Santa Claus is coming to town! Vancouver Santa Claus fans have lots of chances to see the big guy this Christmas season, at free mall appearances and at Vancouver parades and events.
Buying a Christmas Tree
Where to buy a Christmas tree in Metro Vancouver? Whether you want a real Christmas tree or an artificial one, a pre-cut tree or to cut one down yourself, you'll find your perfect Christmas Tree at these Vancouver farms, lots and stores.
Robson Street Shopping
Robson Street is Vancouver's most famous shopping street. Packed with shops and restaurants, it's the epicentre of downtown Vancouver's shopping district and the place to shop for big-name fashion.
Vancouver Discount Stores
Quick Guide to Vancouver Discount Stores: Shopping in Vancouver doesn't have to break the budget! Find the best bargains with this list of popular Vancouver Discount Stores.
Best Cheap Eats
Vancouver restaurants: Check out these local favorites for casual dining and cheap eats in Vancouver, including Memphis Blues, Shabusen, The Foundation, Sha Lin Noodle House, Hon's Wun-Tun House.
Stanley Theatre
The historic Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage--formerly the Stanley Theatre--is a landmark Vancouver theatre and the main venue for the highly-acclaimed Arts Club Theatre Company.
Canada Day in Vancouver
Spending Canada Day in Vancouver? Use this Top 5 list to plan your Canada Day in Vancouver and take advantage of the unique celebrations only Vancouver can offer.
Mother's Day Top 10
Make this Mother's Day in Vancouver a day to remember with this list of the Top 10 Ways to Spend Mother's Day in Vancouver. Find the perfect way to thank your mom, whether she wants to spend the day relaxing alone, with her friends, with her partner, or with her whole family.
Metropolis at Metrotown
As immense as its name implies, Metropolis at Metrotown is B.C.'s biggest mall. Metropolis at Metrotown has over 450 stores, lots of restaurants, movie theatres, and unique events. Take the SkyTrain and getting there couldn't be easier.
Canada Line
Metro Vancouver's Canada Line is a rapid transit system that runs north-south, connecting downtown Vancouver with Richmond, the Vancouver International Airport and Sea Island.
VanDusen Botanical Garden
The VanDusen Botanical Garden Vancouver is a botanical oasis in the heart of Vancouver, BC. The VanDusen Botanical Garden Vancouver has 255,000 plants from around the world, lily-pad covered ponds, tranquil walkways, and an old-fashioned hedge maze.
Granville Island Market Tour
Granville Island Public Market, home to over 100 vendors, is Vancouver's epicurean centre and the heart of Granville Island. The Granville Island Public Market is home to a wealth of fresh produce and seafood as well as specialty foods from around the world.
South Granville Walking Tour
South Granville Street is one of Vancouver's premiere urban shopping destinations. Stretching from the south side of Granville Bridge to 16th Avenue, South Granville is packed with great fashion, furniture stores, rows of art galleries, and shops of every kind.
Kitsilano Neighbourhood
Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood is one of the city’s most popular. If you’re lucky enough to live in Kitsilano you get to enjoy the beaches, parks, restaurants and shopping—plus the fabulous location bonus of being minutes from downtown Vancouver or UBC—all within an easy distance of your front door.
West 4th Avenue Walking Tour
West 4th Vancouver is one of the city's great shopping streets. Representative of the neighborhood surrounding it, West 4th Vancouver is sporty, novel and trendy all at the same time.
HSBC Celebration of Light
Vancouver's biggest summer event is the HSBC Celebration of Light international fireworks competition: four nights of the best fireworks displays you've ever seen.
Vancouver Sun Run
The Vancouver Sun Run is a beloved annual tradition, a fun run everyone can enjoy, from serious competitors to walkers with strollers. Get Vancouver Sun Run details, including where and when, how to register, and more.
Vancouver Events in January
This Vancouver events calendar is a don't-miss list for events, performances, shows, and activities for January 2009.
Fine Dining Favourites
Celebrated chefs, fabulous wines, delectable cuisine--Vancouver's restaurant scene includes some of the best, most highly-acclaimed fine dining in the world.
Yaletown Neighbourhood Profile
Vancouver's Yaletown neighbourhood is one of the city’s hottest. Yaletown is home to many of Vancouver's trendiest restaurants, bars and night spots, as well as hip shopping boutiques and water-side parks.
Arts Club Granville Island Sta
Located on Granville Island, the Granville Island Stage is one of the main venues for the acclaimed Arts Club Theatre Company.
Stanley Park Farmyard & Train
The Stanley Park Children's Farmyard and Stanley Park Miniature Train are two of the great kids' attractions at Vancouver's most famous park. The Stanley Park Children's Farmyard and Stanley Park Miniature Train are also integral parts of the park's holiday events: Halloween's Ghost Train and the winter holidays' Bright Nights.
West 4th Avenue
Kitsilano's West 4th Avenue, stretching from Burrard to Balsam, is one of Vancouver's great urban shopping streets. Representative of the neighbourhood surrounding it, W 4th is sporty, affluent, novel, and trendy all at the same time.
Punjabi Market Walking Tour
Explore Punjabi Market, Vancouver, with photo galleries and a walking tour. Punjabi Market, Vancouver--also known as Little India--is a cultural and commercial focal point for Vancouver's Indo-Canadian community and one of the city's most vibrant shopping centres.
Cactus Club Restaurant & Bar
Cactus Club Cafe is a Canadian restaurant-and-bar chain that is just adored in Vancouver. Every location is extremely popular for the food, but the Yaletown Cactus Club has the hottest bar: pretty people and hip urban professionals make the scene a weekend hot-spot.
Granville Island Walking Tour
Granville Island Vancouver is one of the city's most famous landmarks. Situated on False Creek with views of downtown, Granville Island is home to an array of shops, restaurants and theatres, as well as the immensely popular Granville Island Public Market.
Strathcona Neighbourhood Profi
Get to know Strathcona Vancouver. Located just a few minutes east of downtown Vancouver, Strathcona is one of the cities oldest neighbourhoods and one of its most diverse.
Shabusen
All-you-can-eat sushi is a staple in Vancouver, but Shabusen doesn’t just offer sushi and Japanese food on its $21.95 all-you-can-eat menu, it has Korean barbecue too--and you get to cook the meat right at your table.
Vancouver Museums & Galleries
Explore local and global art, history, people and culture at Vancouver's world-class museums and galleries.
Chinatown Walking Tour
Historic, vibrant and diverse, Chinatown Vancouver is one of the western hemisphere's largest Chinatowns. Chinatown Vancouver is also one of Vancouver's best neighbourhoods for strolling, exploring, shopping, and--of course--eating.
Bloedel Floral Conservatory
The Bloedel Floral Conservatory sits atop Queen Elizabeth Park and is home to a lush variety of tropical and desert plants as well as over 100 birds.
Kitsilano Beach
Vancouver's Kitsilano Beach is one of the most popular in the city. On hot summer days, it’s crowded with sunbathers and swimmers by the water, volleyball players on the sand, tennis players in the courts, and Frisbee players on the grassy lawn.
Vancouver Art Gallery
One of downtown Vancouver’s most notable landmarks, the Vancouver Art Gallery's exhibits range from cutting-edge, contemporary work to historic masters. The Gallery is home to over 9,000 works of art, including the largest collection of Emily Carr paintings and a world-renowned collection of contemporary photo-based work.
Chinese New Year Parade
Every year Vancouver marks the Chinese New Year with celebrations around Chinatown, culminating in the annual Vancouver Chinese New Year Parade, a cultural extravaganza that's one of the city's biggest and best annual parades.
Dine Out Vancouver
Vancouver is a city that loves to eat out. So it's no surprise that Dine Out Vancouver--the biggest restaurant "event" in the city--has become a beloved annual tradition.
Kitsilano Pool
Kitsilano Pool is situated right on the water in the heart of Kitsilano, an extension of Kits Beach. At 137 meters (150 yards), Kitsilano Pool is Canada’s longest pool—almost three times longer than an Olympic pool—and Vancouver’s only heated salt water pool.
Queen Elizabeth Park
Queen Elizabeth Park is one of Vancouver's most beautiful public spaces. Home to the Bloedel Floral Conservatory, gorgeously-landscaped quarry gardens, fabulous scenic vistas, dancing fountains, and 1,500-tree arboretum, Queen Elizabeth Park is one of the Vancouver's premiere outdoor destinations.
Vancouver Farmers' Markets
Why shop at a Vancouver Farmers' Market? Because eating local reduces your carbon footprint, helps local growers and farmers, and brings the freshest, tastiest produce to your table. Flourishing in summer but available year-round, Vancouver Farmers' Markets are neighbourhood events that make eating local easy and fun.
Chinatown Shopping
Chinatown Vancouver is a fabulous, fun and vibrant place to stroll, explore, eat, and--of course--shop! Chinatown Vancouver is a great place to shop for Chinese imports, furniture and clothes, unique gifts, home decor, jewelry, and market-fresh food.
Ashiana Tandoori Restaurant
With its fabulous tandoori, perfectly-prepared butter chicken and wide array of delicious veggie dishes, Ashiana Tandoori is one of the city's best--and most satisfying--East Indian restaurants.
Vancouver Events in May
The Vancouver Marathon, the International Children's Festival and the beginning of the Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival are just a few of the exciting events happening this May in Vancouver.
Father's Day Top 10
Make this Father's Day, June 21, a day to remember with this list of the Top 10 Father's Day activities in Vancouver. Treat your dad to an unforgettable day with great activities--many of them free--happening this Father's Day in Vancouver, June 21.
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
One of Vancouver's best-known attractions, the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre is part space and science museum, part planetarium, and part observatory.
Yaletown Nightlife
Celebrated chefs, fabulous wines, delectable cuisine, fine young things, celebrities--Vancouver's Yaletown is home to the city's best nightlife, some of its best restaurants, and plenty of celebrity haunts.
Vij's Restaurant
Indian-fusion cuisine at its finest, Vij's is a world-class restaurant and beloved Vancouver institution.
Dine Out's Best \$18 Menus
Want to dine out for this year's Dine Out Vancouver and mind the budget, too? Try these top picks for restaurants offering the least expensive Dine Out "set menus": three courses for $18.
Cafe Crepe
Cafe Crepe is a casual cafe chain serving savory and sweet crepes, baguette sandwiches and grilled paninis.
The Foundation
One of Vancouver's best vegetarian and vegan restaurants, The Foundation is a little bit hippie, a little bit skater, and always crowded.
FUSE - Vancouver Art Gallery
The last Friday of every month is FUSE at the Vancouver Art Gallery. FUSE is the Vancouver Art Gallery's adults-only (19+) nighttime party, a see-and-be-seen happening complete with music, live performances, special events, and a dark, dance-club-like back room, the FUSE Lounge.
Fairview Neighbourhood Parks
Fairview's neighbourhood parks include parks along the waters of False Creek, great places to walk the dog or play tennis, and pretty green places for relaxing outdoors.
Stanley Park Seawall
Stanley Park Seawall Vancouver - Walking, Biking & Rollerblading on the Stanley Park Seawall Vancouver
Vancouver Events in July
July in Vancouver is packed with not-to-be-missed events, including outdoor theatre, concerts, festivals, and the famous fireworks competition, the Celebration of Light.
Vancouver Events in August
The annual Pride Parade, multicultural festivals, the fair at the PNE--August in Vancouver is always packed with fabulous events.
Vancouver Events in November
This Vancouver events calendar is a don't-miss list for events, performances, shows, and activities for November 2009.
Stanley Park Ghost Train
Every year, Stanley Park's Miniature Train transforms itself into the spooky Stanley Park Ghost Train, one of Vancouver's most popular Halloween attractions. What's in store aboard the Stanley Park Ghost Train? See for yourself with this Stanley Park Ghost Train Photo Gallery, and decide if the event is right for your kids!
Vancouver Events in February
This Vancouver events calendar is a don't-miss list for events, performances, shows, and activities for February 2009.
West End Neighbourhood Profile
Vancouver's richly diverse West End in many ways epitomizes the entire downtown core: The West End is family-oriented and gay-friendly, ultra-urban and tree-lined traditional, a beach town and a downtown combined.
Hell's Kitchen
Situated in the heart of Kitsilano, Hell's Kitchen is a combination restaurant-and-bar that serves up classic pizza-and-burger fare in a lively crowd atmosphere.
La Casa Gelato
With 218 flavours, from the sublime to the sublimely wacky, La Casa Gelato is a Vancouver treasure, the most unique gelateria you'll every visit, and one of the best dessert places in town.
Las Margaritas
Kitsilano's Las Margaritas serves Mexican food by way of Southern California, with some Vancouver touches thrown in: you can get burritos and tacos made with BC salmon.
Memphis Blues
Who says you can't find an authentic catfish po'boy in Vancouver? Southern-style BBQ served right, Memphis Blues is rapidly becoming a Vancouver institution, serving up traditional favourites like pulled pork, ribs, BBQ chicken, and corn bread.
Fairview / South Granville
Vancouver's Fairview neighbourhood is centrally-located, with easy access to downtown, east and west Vancouver, and all places south. It's also home to Granville Island and the South Granville shopping district.
SoMa Bars & Restaurants
Guide to SoMa's best restaurants and bars. Vancouver's trendy SoMa (South Main) district is home to some of the city's best-loved restaurants and bars, including the hip Cascade Room, the live music Main on Main, Toshi Sushi, The Foundation, and more.
Section (3)
One of Yaletown's nighttime hot spots, Section (3) is a trendy restaurant, lounge and bar that comes to vibrant life on weekends. With a hip crowd of pretty people and live DJ sets on Friday and Saturday nights, Section (3) is a great place for groups, couples and singles to see and be seen, and is perfectly located for bar-hopping along Mainland St.
5 Picks for Casual Dining
Dining out is one thing, eating out is another. When you’re in the mood for casual, tasty fare that won’t set your budget back, check out these five local favorites, including Memphis Blues, Shabusen, The Foundation, Sha Lin Noodle House, Habibi's.
Banana Leaf
The Malaysian Banana Leaf has a varied menu of traditional Malaysian choices, dishes with Singapore- and Indian-inspired flavours, and plenty of fresh seafood options.
Blue Water Cafe & Raw Bar
In a city packed with world-class seafood restaurants, it really means something to call Blue Water Cafe the best. Located in the heart of Yaletown's nightlife district, the Blue Water Cafe is an award-winner for its sumptuous west coast dishes, amazing raw oyster bar and fabulous sushi.
Museum of Vancouver
The Museum of Vancouver is home to permanent displays, exhibitions and educational programs about the natural, cultural and human history of the Vancouver region, from First Nations to industrialization to today.
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood
Explore Mount Pleasant neighbourhood in Vancouver. Today's Mount Pleasant is one of Vancouver's hottest neighbourhoods, home to the up-and-coming SoMa district, unique restaurants and bars, parks, history, and more.
Vancouver, Canada - Profiles
An index of Profiles for the Vancouver, Canada guide site.
Recycling Your Christmas Tree
Recycling Christmas trees in Vancouver is easy! Find out where to go to recycle and what your options are for recycling Christmas tree in Vancouver.
Vancouver Maritime Museum
The Vancouver Maritime Museum is Canada's premiere Pacific Coast maritime museum and home to the fully-restored St. Roch, a 1928 schooner that traversed the Northwest Passage and circumnavigated North America.
Blossoming Tree
The VanDusen Botanical Garden Vancouver is a botanical oasis in the heart of Vancouver, BC. See gorgeous summer images of the VanDusen Botanical Garden Vancouver, including plants from around the world, lily-pad covered ponds and tranquil walkways.
Grassy Lawns
The VanDusen Botanical Garden Vancouver is a botanical oasis in the heart of Vancouver, BC. See gorgeous summer images of the VanDusen Botanical Garden Vancouver, including plants from around the world, lily-pad covered ponds and tranquil walkways.
Gentle Waterfall
The VanDusen Botanical Garden Vancouver is a botanical oasis in the heart of Vancouver, BC. See gorgeous summer images of the VanDusen Botanical Garden Vancouver, including plants from around the world, lily-pad covered ponds and tranquil walkways.
Hedge Maze
The VanDusen Botanical Garden Vancouver is a botanical oasis in the heart of Vancouver, BC. See gorgeous summer images of the VanDusen Botanical Garden Vancouver, including plants from around the world, lily-pad covered ponds and tranquil walkways.
Korean Pavillion
The VanDusen Botanical Garden Vancouver is a botanical oasis in the heart of Vancouver, BC. See gorgeous summer images of the VanDusen Botanical Garden Vancouver, including plants from around the world, lily-pad covered ponds and tranquil walkways.
Vancouver Outdoor Pools
Vancouver is home to five outdoor, public pools, including two of the most fantastic outdoor pools in the world: Kits Pool and Second Beach Pool. In the hot summer months, Vancouver outdoor pools are great resources for families, swimmers, sun lovers, and anyone who wants to cool down.
Shadow Puppet Theatre
Every year, Stanley Park's Miniature Train transforms itself into the spooky Stanley Park Ghost Train, one of Vancouver's most popular Halloween attractions. What's in store aboard the Stanley Park Ghost Train? See for yourself with this Stanley Park Ghost Train Photo Gallery, and decide if the event is right for your kids!
Gentleman Jack Asks for Kids' Help
Every year, Stanley Park's Miniature Train transforms itself into the spooky Stanley Park Ghost Train, one of Vancouver's most popular Halloween attractions. What's in store aboard the Stanley Park Ghost Train? See for yourself with this Stanley Park Ghost Train Photo Gallery, and decide if the event is right for your kids!
Vancouver Folk Music Festival
Vancouver Folk Music Festival is one of the most beloved events of summer. The three-day event includes over 70 hours of world, folk and roots music on eight outdoor stages at Jericho Beach.
Vancouver Events in October
October in Vancouver is packed with fun: the VIFF, the Moon Festival, Halloween and more! Don't miss Vancouver's best October events!
Vancouver Halloween Haunts
Quick Guide to Halloween in Vancouver: Love a good scare? No matter what age you are, spooky thrills await at Vancouver's best haunted happenings.
Vancouver Events in April
There’s lots to do and see in Vancouver this month. Check this entertainment calendar for information on events, performances, shows, and activities for April 2008.
TELUS Ski & Snowboard Festival
The TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival in Whistler, BC, is a 10-day celebration of snow sports, music, arts and mountain life.
Face Painting
Every year, Stanley Park's Miniature Train transforms itself into the spooky Stanley Park Ghost Train, one of Vancouver's most popular Halloween attractions. What's in store aboard the Stanley Park Ghost Train? See for yourself with this Stanley Park Ghost Train Photo Gallery, and decide if the event is right for your kids!
Summer Flowers
The VanDusen Botanical Garden Vancouver is a botanical oasis in the heart of Vancouver, BC. See gorgeous summer images of the VanDusen Botanical Garden Vancouver, including plants from around the world, lily-pad covered ponds and tranquil walkways.
Herb Garden
The VanDusen Botanical Garden Vancouver is a botanical oasis in the heart of Vancouver, BC. See gorgeous summer images of the VanDusen Botanical Garden Vancouver, including plants from around the world, lily-pad covered ponds and tranquil walkways.
Bridge over Cypress Pond
The VanDusen Botanical Garden Vancouver is a botanical oasis in the heart of Vancouver, BC. See gorgeous summer images of the VanDusen Botanical Garden Vancouver, including plants from around the world, lily-pad covered ponds and tranquil walkways.
Dr. Sun Yat Sen Chinese Garden
Situated in Vancouver's Chinatown, just minutes from Downtown, the Dr. Sun Yat Sen Chinese Garden Vancouver is an oasis of serenity and classical Chinese garden elements in the heart of the city.
Trout Lake
It's all about the kids and dogs at the family-friendly John Hendry Park and Trout Lake, one of the most popular outdoor spots in East Vancouver. Situated just south of Commercial Drive, John Hendry Park and Trout Lake are home to jogging trails, a miniature beach, playgrounds, and practically every kind of sports amenity imaginable.
Vanier Park
Vanier Park is one of Vancouver's most scenic parks. Vanier Park has waterfront views, walking paths and a launching ramp; it's also home to the Vancouver Museum and the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.
Totem Poles at Stanley Park
Stanley Park Vancouver is home to a wide variety of monuments, but there are none more visited than the Stanley Park totem poles displayed at Brockton Point. In fact, the Stanley Park totem poles are the most-visited tourist attraction in all of BC!
Vancouver Aquarium
The Vancouver Aquarium is the largest aquarium in Canada. Home to 70,000 animals and over 150 aquatic displays, the Vancouver Aquarium is a leader in marine preservation, conservation and education and one of Vancouver's favourite destinations.
Ping's Cafe
Ping's Cafe is a stylish izakaya in the heart of Vancouver's trendy South Main (SoMa) neighbourhood. Ping's Cafe serves western-influenced Japanese comfort food that's as delicious as its decor is pretty. Which is saying a lot, because this place is very, very pretty.
Indian Oven
Located in the heart of Kitsilano's W 4th Avenue shopping district, Indian Oven serves up juicy Tandoori and a variety of East Indian fare at reasonable prices.
Fuel Restaurant
Kitsilano's fine-dining Fuel serves regional, high-end meats and seafoods with modern elegance and flair.
Glowbal Grill & Satay Bar
If there's a restaurant/lounge that epitomizes hip, urban Yaletown, it's Glowbal. Set in the heart of Yaletown's dining and nightlife district, Glowbal is both an acclaimed eatery and a nighttime hot spot.
Watermark Restaurant
For dinner and a view, it's hard to trump the Watermark. Situated in the heart of Kits Beach, the restaurant offers modern elegance, stunning views of the water and North Shore mountains and delicious, Vancouver-inspired seafood.
West Restaurant
West Restaurant Vancouver is one of the most highly-acclaimed in the city--if not the most acclaimed--and it deserves all the accolades it receives. Contemporary regional cuisine served in fresh, unique ways, West Restaurant Vancouver is a great place to celebrate that special occasion or just enjoy a truly divine feast.
The Naam
One of Vancouver's best-known and best-loved vegetarian restaurants, The Naam serves up every kind of veggie fare imaginable, from enchiladas to Thai noodles to soy burgers, 24 hours a day.
Ouisi Bistro
Seriously decadent weekend brunch, dark and smoky Cajun cooking and a warm, jazzy ambiance are the best reasons to visit Ouisi Bistro Vancouver. Ouisi Vancouver has a great location on South Granville, too, perfect for brunch and shopping!
Red Door Pan Asian Grill
Friendly and fun with a lively dinner crowd, the Red Door serves a wide variety of Asian food at reasonable prices in the heart of the South Granville shopping district.
The Cascade Room
Dark, urban and alluring, the lounge-like Cascade Room is a bar and restaurant that brings a downtown ambiance to the heart of Mount Pleasant's SoMa (South Main St.) district.
Chambar Belgian Restaurant
Chambar serves fine Belgian cuisine--including perfectly cooked mussels paired with the traditional frites--in an intimate, sophisticated atmosphere.
Tomato Restaurant
Tomato Restaurant in Vancouver serves organically-oriented breakfasts, lunches and dinners on Kitsilano's bustling W Broadway. Dinners at the Tomato restaurant are mediocre, but breakfast is better.
All India Sweets & Restaurant
Celebrated for its East Indian cuisine and authentic Indian desserts, All India Sweets & Restaurant is the perfect place to grab a bite after exploring the Punjabi Market (Little India).
Heather Lake
The VanDusen Botanical Garden Vancouver is a botanical oasis in the heart of Vancouver, BC. See gorgeous summer images of the VanDusen Botanical Garden Vancouver, including plants from around the world, lily-pad covered ponds and tranquil walkways.
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Outdoor Sculpture
The VanDusen Botanical Garden Vancouver is a botanical oasis in the heart of Vancouver, BC. See gorgeous summer images of the VanDusen Botanical Garden Vancouver, including plants from around the world, lily-pad covered ponds and tranquil walkways.
In Bloom
The VanDusen Botanical Garden Vancouver is a botanical oasis in the heart of Vancouver, BC. See gorgeous summer images of the VanDusen Botanical Garden Vancouver, including plants from around the world, lily-pad covered ponds and tranquil walkways.
Exotic Plants
The VanDusen Botanical Garden Vancouver is a botanical oasis in the heart of Vancouver, BC. See gorgeous summer images of the VanDusen Botanical Garden Vancouver, including plants from around the world, lily-pad covered ponds and tranquil walkways.
Topiary Sculpture
The VanDusen Botanical Garden Vancouver is a botanical oasis in the heart of Vancouver, BC. See gorgeous summer images of the VanDusen Botanical Garden Vancouver, including plants from around the world, lily-pad covered ponds and tranquil walkways.
Cyress Pond
The VanDusen Botanical Garden Vancouver is a botanical oasis in the heart of Vancouver, BC. See gorgeous summer images of the VanDusen Botanical Garden Vancouver, including plants from around the world, lily-pad covered ponds and tranquil walkways.
Car-Free Festivals
Vancouver celebrates a car free future with Car Free Festivals in four of the city's biggest neighbourhoods: Commercial Drive, Main Street, the West End, and Kisilano. Vancouver Car Free Festivals have music, food, parades, street performers, and more!
Halloween for Adults
Quick guide to the best adult Halloween parties and events in Vancouver: Halloween in Vancouver doesn't just mean fun for kids--there are loads of hot, naughty and scary (in a good way) parties for adults 19+, too.
Easter in Vancouver
Celebrate Easter in Vancouver with the Easter bunny, Easter egg hunts and games at a community centre near you. Vancouver community centres are throwing Easter Eggstravaganzas for families with children, and these events are a great, cheap way to have fun during this holiday season.
Second Beach Pool
Cool off after a hot summer day spent hiking, biking and playing in Stanley Park at the park's family-friendly Second Beach Pool. One of five outdoor pools in Vancouver, Second Beach Pool boasts spectacular views of English Bay, segregated lanes for swimmers, and slides and a playground for kids.
Valentine's Day
Finding fun things to do on Valentine's Day in Vancouver is easy, especially if you think outside the (candy) box. After all, anywhere you go with your loved one will be romantic, and finding the right activity doesn't have to cost a fortune--or anything at all!
St. Patrick's Day Parade
The St. Patrick's Day Parade in Vancouver attracts over 300,000 spectators, features 2,000 participants and includes everything from Celtic warriors to stilt walkers to Irish wolfhounds. The Vancouver St. Patrick's Day Parade is also the culmination of the five-day, jam-packed CelticFest, the largest Celtic festival in Western Canada.
The "Escaped" Georgie
Every year, Stanley Park's Miniature Train transforms itself into the spooky Stanley Park Ghost Train, one of Vancouver's most popular Halloween attractions. What's in store aboard the Stanley Park Ghost Train? See for yourself with this Stanley Park Ghost Train Photo Gallery, and decide if the event is right for your kids!

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