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New Year’s Day Polar Bear swims are a Vancouver tradition dating back to 1920. Here are seven places around Vancouver to take a chilly dip to ring in 2023.
10 Places to Have a Fabulous New Year’s Eve Dinner in Vancouver
Maenam family-style tasting menu; Photo: Alaina Michelle Photography
Although 2022 is rapidly reaching its close, you still have time to book one of Vancouver’s top-notch restaurants for a sumptuous and celebratory New Year’s Eve dinner.
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10 Places to Have a Fabulous New Year’s Eve Dinner in Vancouver
7 Free and Cheap Winter Adventures Around Vancouver
Skating at the Starlight Rink at Harrison Hot Springs. Photo: Tourism Harrison
Going on a winter adventure doesn’t have to break the bank. From sledding to snowshoeing, here are seven free and cheap outdoor things to do in winter around Vancouver.
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7 Free and Cheap Winter Adventures Around Vancouver
7 Ways to Get Outdoors in Winter in West Vancouver
Cross-country skiing at Cypress Mountain. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Kindred & Scout
From snowy peaks to oceanside strolls, there are lots of ways to get outdoors in winter in West Vancouver. Hit the slopes, go for a hike, explore a park, and lots more.
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7 Ways to Get Outdoors in Winter in West Vancouver
Guide to Buying Indigenous Art in Vancouver This Holiday Season
T́hax°an(Red Cod) Pendant by Lyle Wilson (Haisla Nation); Photo sourced from Coastal Peoples Fine Arts Gallery
This holiday season, you may be interested in acquiring a work by a talented local Indigenous artist to give as a gift to a loved one—or for yourself. There are so many incredible artists producing pieces that are varied, culturally rooted, and innovative. However, it’s important that any purchase is made in an informed manner to ensure artists receive the recognition and compensation they deserve.
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Guide to Buying Indigenous Art in Vancouver This Holiday Season
12 Delicious Holiday Treats to Try in Vancouver in Winter 2022/23
Chocolate gingerbread house from Mon Paris Patisserie. Photo: Nora Hamade.
One of the most decadent parts of the holiday season is all the sweet treats. Celebrate with fun flavours like gingerbread, peppermint, and eggnog. Check out what these Vancouver bakeries and chocolatiers have created for winter 2022/23.
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12 Delicious Holiday Treats to Try in Vancouver in Winter 2022/23
Dine Out Vancouver Festival is Back with a New Season of Culinary Experiences in 2023
Destination Vancouver invites diners to celebrate the 21st Annual Dine Out Vancouver Festival from January 20th to February 5th. Taste the world across the city at more than 350 restaurants with delectable multi-course meals and unique culinary experiences. During a normally slow time of the year, the festival has become a popular time for Vancouverites to get out and support their local community’s restaurants. Continue reading:
Dine Out Vancouver Festival is Back with a New Season of Culinary Experiences in 2023
