Playland Opens June 11!

In light of the Province’s recent re-opening plan, and with approval from local health authorities, Playland looks forward to welcoming locals from the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley for the opening weekend, starting the evening of June 11. Continue reading:
Playland Opens June 11!

Sea to Sky Gondola Plans to Reopen June 11

The final milestone in the reopening process was the delivery of 25 cabins from the CWA factory in Switzerland. The cabins have recently arrived at the base and the team is preparing them to be installed on the gondola line. In addition, a new cable was delivered from Fatzer in Switzerland earlier this year. Continue reading:
Sea to Sky Gondola Plans to Reopen June 11

Fleurs de Villes ROSÉ Adorns Downtown Vancouver With Over 50 Spectacular Floral Displays June 11th-20th

Photo: Fleurs de Villes

In Support of Breast Cancer Research, Self-Guided Outdoor Floral Trail to Feature Stunning Designs by Top Local Florists

Decorating the streets of Vancouver’s downtown core with beautiful floral art displays, the Canadian premiere of Fleurs de Villes ROSÉ will take place June 11th-20th. In support of breast cancer research and hosted by the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association and Robson Street Business Association, the floral trail will feature over 50 pop-up installations in the heart of the city, created by Vancouver’s top florists. Continue reading:
Fleurs de Villes ROSÉ Adorns Downtown Vancouver With Over 50 Spectacular Floral Displays June 11th-20th

Live Cooking Experience featuring Chef David Hawksworth and Special Guests

Photo: Hawksworth Restaurant

Hawksworth Restaurant Turns 10!

On Saturday, June 12th join Hawksworth Restaurant in celebrating a major milestone when award-winning Chef David Hawksworth will lead a live virtual cooking class, thoughtfully guiding guests through signature recipes between fun and engaging entertainment and appearances from special guests. Continue reading:
Live Cooking Experience featuring Chef David Hawksworth and Special Guests

7 Vancouver Area Hikes with Suspension Bridges

People walk on an elevated bridge at the Greenheart Treewalk at the UBC Botanical Garden in Vancouver

Greenheart Treewalk, UBC Botanical Garden. Photo: Tourism Vancouver / Destination Canada (CTC) / Asymetric/Jason Van Bruggen

There’s something exhilarating about standing on a narrow suspension bridge, high above the ground. It gives you a bird’s-eye view of the forest canopy and lets you peer down into the depths of canyons. Check out these seven suspension bridge hikes around Vancouver for great views.

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7 Vancouver Area Hikes with Suspension Bridges

Things to Do in Vancouver This Weekend

Photo Credit: Tourism Vancouver / Albert Normandin

Not sure what you want to do this weekend? Join a historic walking tour, check out the new exhibition at Vancouver Art Gallery, celebrate Asian Heritage Month and learn how to make dumplings. Time to get off that couch and get out into the city!

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Things to Do in Vancouver This Weekend

#LoveVancouver Neighbourhoods: Yaletown & The West End

Situated at opposite ends of the downtown core and connected by our iconic seawall, our next two neighbourhoods in our #LoveVancouver series grew up similarly from earnest beginnings tied to the Canadian Pacific Railway that helped shaped so much of Vancouver as we know it. Today both Yaletown and the West End have combined their storied heritage with modern flair into two of the most desirable neighbourhoods, not just in Vancouver, but in the entire country.

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#LoveVancouver Neighbourhoods: Yaletown & The West End