Vancouver Travel Stories

Oct 27, 2022 • 8 min read

From skiing in Whistler to gazing out on forested mountains in Squamish and eating at Richmond's night market, here are the top day trips from Vancouver.

Oct 25, 2022 • 10 min read

Vancouver is often named one of Canada’s most expensive cities. But for budget-conscious travelers, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the city for free.

Jun 30, 2022 • 6 min read

The sea-to-sky city of Vancouver makes it easy to keep the kids entertained. These top tips can help you make the most of your family visit.

Jun 29, 2022 • 5 min read

Make the most of your visit to Vancouver with this guide to the city's best neighborhoods.

Jul 29, 2021 • 8 min read

From small, intimate green spaces to expansive public parks and beaches, explore our pick of the best urban parks in Vancouver.

Sep 8, 2020 • 7 min read

There are 198 distinct First Nations in British Columbia, each with their own traditions and history – and visitors can experience this living history through…

Feb 13, 2020 • 3 min read

Here’s what you need to know if you’re trying to decide between the routes and service levels on the Rocky Mountaineer

Sep 26, 2019 • 4 min read

Across the western US and Canada’s First Nations, there’s a growing movement that’s revitalizing Indigenous food. Here are 10 places to sample Indigenous…

Aug 27, 2019 • 5 min read

With the Greenest City 2020 Action Plan about to hit the target date, how close has Vancouver come to realizing its objective – and what does it mean for…

Jul 18, 2019 • 4 min read

Despite the name, the California roll first gained popularity outside of the United States in Vancouver, British Columbia. Though sometimes criticized as…

Jul 16, 2019 • 4 min read

Western Canada’s biggest city is a browser’s paradise for rainy-day bookstore fans – and several intriguing new shops have cracked open their covers here…

Jun 4, 2019 • 6 min read

Recreational cannabis use is legal in Canada, and globetrotting connoisseurs love to get high in the Great White North. But if you choose to partake, how…

May 28, 2019 • 5 min read

Metro Vancouver’s 53-station SkyTrain network is one of Canada’s most iconic transit services. But the three-line system – 79km of elevated and…

May 21, 2019 • 5 min read

A nude beach is one of the most popular ways to explore social nudity. So with nudism on the rise, largely being driven by the younger generation and…

Sep 14, 2018 • 5 min read

You’ve explored the shops, galleries and glass-towered streets of downtown Vancouver. But where should you head next on your visit to British Columbia’s…

Sep 12, 2017 • 5 min read

A luxury rail journey combined with a coastal cruise is the hottest way to see western Canada and southeast Alaska. Each summer, thousands take a gourmet…

Jun 5, 2017 • 5 min read

It’s early morning in Vancouver’s sun-dappled Stanley Park and a handful of visitors are snapping photos before the tour buses roll in. Their subject? The…

Jun 1, 2017 • 5 min read

Youthful. Charismatic. Adventurous. Not words strongly associated with high-profile politicians, but they’re often used to describe Canadian Prime…

May 3, 2017 • 6 min read

City tripping can be hungry work – and these days the options are seemingly endless. But what if you'd rather forgo the freakshake and bubble-waffle fads…

Sep 27, 2016 • 5 min read

Vancouver’s craft beer scene is frothier than a fast-poured pilsner, with dozens of new craft and microbreweries popping up in recent years. Most also…

Sep 8, 2016 • 6 min read

Canadians know how to throw a party. An annual calendar laced with festivals and holidays has given them plenty of practice for the Big One – the country…

Sep 1, 2016 • 5 min read

You’ve walked through Stanley Park and around Granville Island, and you’ve swayed across the North Shore’s Capilano Suspension Bridge. What’s next? It’s…