Six Ways to Beat the Autumn Chill in Vancouver

Photo: Tourism Vancouver

It’s getting brisk out there, but there are plenty of ways to warm up in the city. These include going for a walk and “travelling” to warm-weather inspired restaurants. Beat the autumn chill with us!

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Six Ways to Beat the Autumn Chill in Vancouver

Where to Warm Up by the Fire in Vancouver

Couple drinking cocktails by the cozy fireplace at the Fairmont Pacific Rim.

Photo: Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel

It’s brisk out there, folks! Whether it’s a campfire or a fireplace feature in a snazzy hotel, there’s just something about sitting by the fire. It’s time to get cozy for date night or dinner with your housemate. Warm-up by the fire over dinner or cocktails at some of Vancouver’s best restaurants and hotels.

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Where to Warm Up by the Fire in Vancouver

Travel the World at These Vancouver Attractions

Tropical garden at Bloedel Conservatory Vancouver

Walking path at the Bloedel Conservatory. Photo: Your Vancouver Real Estate

We’re not travelling abroad for a while… but that doesn’t mean we can’t experience the world from our own backyard. From tropical paradise to zen Asian gardens, there are so many places in Vancouver to visit that will make you forget you aren’t going on vacation this year. Let’s travel the globe in Vancouver!
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Travel the World at These Vancouver Attractions

Escape to Vancouver’s Spa Retreats

Vancouver spa retreats

Photographer: Corey Stovin for CHI, The Spa

With cold weather in full swing, treat yourself to a spa retreat! Several spas at Vancouver hotels have reopened with COVID-19 protocols in place to offer modified treatments and services to Vancouverites and BC visitors. It’s time for some pampering!

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Escape to Vancouver’s Spa Retreats

Everyday Essentials for Autumn in Vancouver

Woman taking photo on iPhone autumn in Vancouver

Vancouver is especially Instagram-worthy in the fall. Photo: Jana Josue-McLaren

Autumn is here, which means we’ve switched from iced to pumpkin spiced lattes and fiery-coloured trees are filling your Instagram. The air feels a little crisper, and if you’re new-ish to the city, you might have caught on that it rains a fair amount here.

As a Vancouverite, it’s important to have the essentials as you go about your day-to-day and explorations in the city. Here’s a list of seasonal must-haves for fall as you play tourist in our town.

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Everyday Essentials for Autumn in Vancouver

Health Benefits of Walking in the Rain

Healthy benefits of walking in the rain

Photo: Hubert Kang

Get your umbrella and rainboots ready, Vancouver, we’re coming into rainy season. We don’t call it ‘Raincouver’ for nothing — but did you know a walk in the rain has healthy benefits? Here’s why you want to walk in the rain this fall.

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Health Benefits of Walking in the Rain

Vancouver Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving Dinner and Meal Kits

Thanksgiving feast from Railtown catering in Vancouver

Photo: Railtown Catering

As with everything in 2020, Thanksgiving is looking a little different this year. But that doesn’t mean we can’t eat well or support our local restaurants this October holiday long weekend. From dine-in to takeout and just the fixings to full oven-ready meals, Vancouver restaurants have got you covered for an abundant Thanksgiving feast.

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Vancouver Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving Dinner and Meal Kits