#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

TGIF – THANK GRANVILLE IT’S FOOD TRUCKS

There’s a cool new pop-up food truck pod in town, just in time for summer! Fridays and Saturdays, 11am – 8pm, from June through Labour Day, local foodies will be thrilled to discover a rotating lineup of food trucks along West 10th Avenue by Fir Street in the South Granville neighbourhood.

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TGIF – THANK GRANVILLE IT’S FOOD TRUCKS

20 Vancouver Area Beaches to Visit This Summer

Lifeguard at Third Beach in Vancouver

Lifeguard at Third Beach. Photo: Kate Milford

As the weather starts to warm up and summer approaches, it’s time to hit the beach. Vancouver has lots of sandy shores to choose from including lots on the Pacific Ocean and a few on freshwater lakes. Here’s our list of 20 Vancouver area beaches to visit this summer.

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20 Vancouver Area Beaches to Visit This Summer

Send a free postcard to your friends and relatives telling them how much you miss them!

Canadians have long been known for coming together but this past year things have been different. Though much has changed, one thing remains the same — our desire to see each other again.

To help us all reconnect with friends and family across the country, Destination Canada has created postcards for you to send to your loved ones, inspired by some of our country’s great destinations. Now is the time to tell those in Canada you miss them and to start planning your reunion when restrictions ease.

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Send a free postcard to your friends and relatives telling them how much you miss them!

Your Vancouver Outdoors Summer Bucket List

Vancouver's English Bay Beach

English Bay Beach. Photo: Tourism Vancouver / Tanya Goehring

Summer in Vancouver is all about sunny weather and warm temperatures. Vancouverites make the most of the season by heading to our beaches, mountains, parks, and lakes. Here are our picks for Vancouver outdoor activities you’ll want to add to your summer bucket list.

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Your Vancouver Outdoors Summer Bucket List

Send a Sighting, Save a Whale!

Coastal British Columbians can help save whales by reporting sightings using the WhaleReport App!

Did you know you can help protect the whales you see in the wild with your smartphone?

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Send a Sighting, Save a Whale!

Things To Do in Vancouver This Weekend

Since we will all be staying close to home this Victoria Day weekend, it’s the perfect time to rediscover your city. Visit a garden, watch the sunset on the beach, go on a hike and give some love to your local attractions and restaurants. Here are some things to do around Vancouver to plan your long weekend.

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Things To Do in Vancouver This Weekend