5 Ways to Wind Down and Destress in Vancouver

Photo: Spa by JW Aqua Lounge

With its beautiful natural surroundings, Vancouver offers the possibility of finding tranquility. In addition, because the West Coast lifestyle places a priority on both physical and mental well-being, there are numerous ways to relax and unwind in the city.

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5 Ways to Wind Down and Destress in Vancouver

The Vancouver 2026 World Cup Matches Have Been Announced!

Photo: PavCo/BC Place Stadium

Huge news for football/soccer fans! The 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule has been announced, with Vancouver hosting seven matches total across the tournament at BC Place Stadium. The global tournament will be jointly hosted by 16 cities in three North American nations: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

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The Vancouver 2026 World Cup Matches Have Been Announced!

Outdoor Activites to Do Around Vancouver on Family Day 2024

Kids take a ski lesson at Mount Seymour in Vancouver

Kids ski lessons at Mount Seymour. Photo: Mount Seymour

Hit the slopes, have a campfire, go sledding, take and hike and lots more. Here are our picks for the best outdoor activities to do around Vancouver this Family Day (February 19, 2024).

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Outdoor Activites to Do Around Vancouver on Family Day 2024

5 Unmissable Vancouver Events for Lunar New Year

Photo: Metropolis at Metrotown

With the Year of the Dragon set to commence on February 10, 2024, it’s time to gather friends and family to celebrate the prosperity of the next year. As a bustling hub of the province—and the nation’s—Asian Canadian communities, Vancouver has a wide range of family-friendly activities for making this Lunar New Year special.

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5 Unmissable Vancouver Events for Lunar New Year

Year of the Dragon: Vancouver Restaurants for Celebrating Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year Dim Sum menu at The Lobby Lounge in collaboration with Mott 32; Photo: Fairmont Pacific Rim

On February 10, 2024, the Lunar New Year begins, ushering in what promises to be an exciting and auspicious time. The Year of the Dragon is characterized by good fortune, strength, and drive. As a multicultural city with a vibrant Asian restaurant scene, Vancouver is the ideal place for celebrating the Lunar New Year over sumptuous food and drink.

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Year of the Dragon: Vancouver Restaurants for Celebrating Lunar New Year

Assemble for Fan Expo Vancouver Over Family Day Weekend

Photo: Rick Chung/YVArcade

Fans and families from every corner of geekdom are set to assemble over the upcoming Family Day long weekend for the 12th annual Fan Expo Vancouver (FXV) convention. Thousands of pop culture obsessives are expected to flock to the Vancouver Convention Centre for the three-day event being held from February 17-19.

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Assemble for Fan Expo Vancouver Over Family Day Weekend

5 Ways to Learn More About Indigenous Cultures This Year in Vancouver

hiininaasim Tommy Happynook; The silent song in what was not written, 2023; Screen print on drums, 24 x 3 in. and 28 x 3 in.; Courtesy of the artist

Vancouver has pledged to being a City of Reconciliation, with a Reconciliation Framework adopted in 2014. Part of reconciliation is about further education and celebration of the rich cultures of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, on whose unceded traditional territories Vancouver is situated.

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5 Ways to Learn More About Indigenous Cultures This Year in Vancouver