Get to Know Your Local Producers: Long Table Dinners and Farm Events

Vancouver is fortunate to have a thriving local food scene, with lively farmers markets, nearby farms to visit, as well as restaurants that forge strong ties with nearby producers.

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Get to Know Your Local Producers: Long Table Dinners and Farm Events

How to Spend the 2024 BC Day Weekend in Vancouver

English Bay beach. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Tanya Goehring

BC Day long weekend is the perfect time to soak up our beautiful province’s nature, culture, and history. In 2024, check out festivals, hikes, parades, beaches and more on the August 3rd to 5th long weekend.

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How to Spend the 2024 BC Day Weekend in Vancouver

Celebrate Chinese Culture at the Vancouver Chinatown Festival

Photo: Vancouver Chinatown BIA

Head to the 22nd annual Vancouver Chinatown Festival (VCF), a free, two-day community event for families and organized by the Vancouver Chinatown BIA, when it takes over Keefer and Columbia Street from July 13-14. Expect a culturally rich experience full of all-ages entertainment, Chinese artists, local vendors, delicious food, and cultural learning.

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Celebrate Chinese Culture at the Vancouver Chinatown Festival

Your Guide to Mountain Biking in Vancouver

Two people mountain biking in Whistler.

Mountain biking in the Whistler North zone. Photo: Tourism Whistler/Justa Jeskova

As the birthplace of freeride mountain biking, Vancouver has some of the best mountain bike trails in the world. And the local mountains are just minutes from downtown. Here’s everything you need to know to mountain bike in Vancouver.

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Your Guide to Mountain Biking in Vancouver

Sustainable Summer Travel in Vancouver

Cyclists in Stanley Park

Cycling in Stanley Park. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Rishad Daroowala

Let Vancouver’s fresh air and natural surroundings rejuvenate you as you explore the city. Vancouver’s history of climate action dates back to the 1990s and today our city is recognized as a sustainability leader. Here’s your guide to sustainable travel in Vancouver including things to do, how to get around, where to eat, and where to stay.

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Sustainable Summer Travel in Vancouver

Bring the Family Out to These Fun Summer Events in Vancouver

Summer Camp at the Gallery, Photo: Anita Bonnarens/VAG

Vancouver offers plenty of opportunities for families to spend time together at fun events and an array of family-friendly attractions. Throughout the summer, there are tons of kid-focused activities that make exploring the city an exciting outing for the whole family.

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Bring the Family Out to These Fun Summer Events in Vancouver

Take a Tour on the Water This Summer in Vancouver

Paddlewheeler cruise boat in Vancouver

Paddlewheeler cruise in Coal Harbour, Vancouver. Photo: Harbour Cruises

See Vancouver from a new angle: get out on the water and experience our city’s stunning skyline, lush greenery and vibrant waterfront on a boat tour. Take a cruise on a paddlewheeler, zip around on a zodiac, watch the fireworks from the water, or dine in style while you cruise past the city.

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Take a Tour on the Water This Summer in Vancouver

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