Start Training for the BMO Vancouver Marathon on May 7

Photo: Andy Clark/RUNVAN

Start training and join Vancouver’s only marathon on Sunday, May 7. Ranked one of the top destination marathons in the world, the BMO Vancouver Marathon is a scenic, award-winning course that takes runners on a 42.2km (26.2 miles) adventure past bountiful beaches, through natural parks, and along the picturesque Seawall–the world’s longest uninterrupted waterfront path.

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Start Training for the BMO Vancouver Marathon on May 7

Museum of Vancouver: Bringing Together the City’s Diverse Stories

Section of the exhibition That Which Sustains Us
Credit: Rebecca Blissett

Originating in 1894, the Museum of Vancouver (MOV) has seen considerable evolution, just as the city it represents has expanded and diversified over time.

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Museum of Vancouver: Bringing Together the City’s Diverse Stories

Vancouver Monster Jam® Championship Series 2023 Returns to the Pacific Coliseum March 17 to 19

The most unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable motorsports experience for families and fans in the world today returns to Vancouver for an adrenaline-charged weekend at the Pacific Coliseum from March 17-19, 2023, unleashing the all-new 2023 debut truck ThunderROARus. Continue reading:
Vancouver Monster Jam® Championship Series 2023 Returns to the Pacific Coliseum March 17 to 19

Vancouver Heritage Foundation: Celebrating Diverse Places and Stories

Chinatown Gate. Entrance to Chinatown on Pender St

Vancouver is located on the unceded traditional and ancestral territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. As well, diverse settler communities call the city home, contributing their stories to the evolution of Vancouver.

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Vancouver Heritage Foundation: Celebrating Diverse Places and Stories

Live Performances Coming to Granville Island This Spring & Summer

Photo: Rick Chung/YVArcade

Granville Island is famous for many things including its indoor market and scenic view overlooking False Creek as well as many different artistic and cultural offerings. Cap off a night on the town after dinner by seeing a show inside one of the island’s many live performance venues throughout the spring and summer.

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Live Performances Coming to Granville Island This Spring & Summer

14 Family-Friendly Outdoor Activities To Do Around Vancouver During Spring Break 2023

A mother and daughter admire flowers at VanDusen Garden

Admiring the flowers at VanDusen Garden. Photo credit: Destination Vancouver/Sombilon Studios

Use this big list of family-friendly outdoor activities around Vancouver to head outside with your family this spring break. Hang on to the last days of winter by skiing, snowshoeing or sledding. Or celebrate the arrival of spring with gardens, cherry blossoms and whale watching.

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14 Family-Friendly Outdoor Activities To Do Around Vancouver During Spring Break 2023

Eco-Friendly Ways to Get Around Vancouver

The Aquabus; Photo: Destination Vancouver/Tanya Goehrin

Not only is Vancouver known for its stunning natural beauty, but it’s been ranked as one of the most sustainable cities in the world. Vancouver features vibrant urban forestry, one of the lowest carbon footprints per capita, and innovative green architecture. Due to this commitment to green urban living and lowering carbon emissions, there are many convenient eco-friendly modes of transportation.

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Eco-Friendly Ways to Get Around Vancouver