What Manny Malhotra’s First Message Means for Canucks Fans in Vancouver
Photo: TheAHL / CC BY 4.0 The Vancouver Canucks posted a 1-on-1 clip with their new head coach and it did not sound like a ...
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Metro Vancouver Stage 3 Water Restrictions Are Now in Effect: What You Can and Can’t Do
As of June 2026, Stage 3 water restrictions are in effect across Metro Vancouver member municipalities. The restrictions…
Vancouver’s Skyline Could Change. Here’s What the Tall Buildings Debate Is Actually About.
Stand at Jericho Beach on a clear evening and look east. The mountains hold the frame. The water…
Orcas in Vancouver: Why Killer Whales Are Showing Up Near the City — and How to Watch Responsibly
Quick Answer Yes — orcas are sometimes seen near Vancouver, and spring 2026 reminded the city how close…
This Weekend
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Where to Stay in Vancouver for World Cup 2026: Best Areas for Visitors
Visiting Vancouver for World Cup 2026? Compare the best areas to stay near BC Place, including Downtown, Yaletown,…
Things to Do in Vancouver Between World Cup Matches: Day Trips, Neighbourhoods, and What’s Worth the Time
Vancouver between World Cup matches means Stanley Park, Granville Island, the North Shore mountains, the Steveston waterfront, and…
Whale Watching from Metro Vancouver: When to Go, Who Operates, and What You’re Actually Likely to See
The waters off Metro Vancouver have some of the most reliable whale sightings on the BC coast. Orcas…
Food & New Openings
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Restaurants Near BC Place Vancouver: Where to Eat Before or After a Game
Six restaurants within walking distance of BC Place, from Parq Vancouver's dining options two minutes from Gate A…
Eating and Drinking Around World Cup Vancouver: Pre-Match Meals, Post-Game Pints, Fan Fare
World Cup match days in Vancouver have specific food geography depending on where you're watching and what you…
Granville Island: What Locals Actually Buy There (And How to Skip the Worst of It)
Granville Island Public Market is part grocery run, part tourist attraction, and entirely worth visiting if you know…
Free & Cheap
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Lynn Canyon, North Vancouver: The Free Day Trip That Beats Capilano Every Time
Lynn Canyon has a suspension bridge, forest trails, and swimming holes in Lynn Creek — and it costs…
Free Summer in Metro Vancouver 2026: The Events Actually Worth Your Friday Night
Vancouver summers are full of 'free' events that quietly cost you. These are the ones where the math…
Free and Cheap Things to Do in Metro Vancouver
Vancouver has a reputation for being expensive, and that reputation is earned. But here’s what the cost-of-living complaints…
Neighbourhood Guides
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Gastown This Summer: Car-Free Sundays, the Finished Blood Alley, and Where to Actually Eat
Gastown's Blood Alley Square and Trounce Alley are both finished and open. Water Street goes car-free on Sundays…
Steveston, Richmond: A Proper Fishing Village an Hour from Downtown That Most People Don’t Bother With
Steveston is a working fishing village on the south arm of the Fraser River with fresh spot prawns…
Commercial Drive, Vancouver: How to Spend a Morning Here Without Wasting It
Commercial Drive is 22 blocks of Italian coffee heritage, east Vancouver food culture, and a farmers market that…