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Canyon Lights at the Capilano Suspension Bridge | Photo: Tourism Vancouver / Rishad Daroowala
It’s easy to be green in Vancouver over the holidays—and all year round. Here are some ways to do your part for sustainability in the city this festive season.
From NYC to YVR: New York’s Waterfront as a model for Vancouver. Listen as Roland Lewis shares how a comprehensive waterfront plan has worked for NYC – and lessons for Vancouver. Continue reading:
From NYC to YVR: New York’s Waterfront as a model for Vancouver
See an exclusive film screening of the hit HBO Documentary, Ice on Fire produced by Leonardo Dicaprio and Leila Conners, which gained a standing ovation at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. Continue reading:
Exclusive screening of Ice on Fire, produced by Leonardo Dicaprio and Leila Conners, to be shown at the Sustainable Production Forum
Photo Credit: HUB
Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the best cities in North America for cycling. So it should be no surprise that many locals bike all year round. It’s a great way to stay active while reducing air pollution and traffic congestion. During the week of October 21-27, give autumn weather cycling a try during the annual Fall Bike to Work Week.
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Try Cycle Commuting During Bike to Work Week October 21-27
Photo: Yasmine Hardcastle
Spring is in the air, and not only are the cherry blossoms coming out to play, all the flowers are starting to show off their petals and colours. Which means that Vancouver is about to get even more beautiful and the warmer temperatures will allow for some peaceful wandering and picnics in the city’s attractive garden spaces. Pull up a bench or get your step on at Vancouver’s gorgeous gardens!
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Spring is Coming – Vancouver Gardens to Wander and Explore
Clean up crew team shot, Lepas Bay, Graham Island, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada. May 22, 2018
Written by Ocean Wise
This week, 40 young ocean leaders from across Canada are meeting up in Vancouver to take part in an immersive urban expedition. The goal of the trip? To serve the local community and raise awareness about ocean conservation.
They’re part of Ocean Bridge, a program run by Ocean Wise that’s in its first year and is part of the Canada Service Corps started by the Government of Canada.
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Ocean Bridge Brings Ocean Activities for All Ages to Vancouver
There’s now a faster and greener way to get around Vancouver. Cowlines, the multimodal transportation app set to revolutionize urban mobility, ease congestion and reduce greenhouse gases from transportation, launched in the App Store this month, kicking off it’s North American launch in Vancouver.
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Get Around Faster and Greener with the Cowlines App
