9 BC Films to Catch at the 2023 Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival

Betty Birrell rides her mountain bike through the forest in North Vancouver in a still from the film, North Shore Betty.

Still from the film North Shore Betty. Photo: VIMFF

Each February, the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) brings outdoor films from around the world to Vancouver. This year’s event also showcases local talent, with mountain biking, mountaineering, highlining, trail running, dance, and activism showcased in nine films about British Columbia.

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9 BC Films to Catch at the 2023 Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival

10 Events for Delectable Imbibing During Vancouver Cocktail Week

Photo: Botanist martini

Vancouver’s first cocktail lounge, the Tilting Room, opened in 1954 at the iconic Sylvia Hotel in the West End. Medieval themed, the lounge quickly became a favourite with famous patrons including the likes of Errol Flynn.

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10 Events for Delectable Imbibing During Vancouver Cocktail Week

10 Outdoor Things to Do Around Vancouver for Family Day 2023

Bubly Tube Park in Whistler

Bubly Tube Park at Whistler Blackcomb. Photo: Destination BC/Rick Collins

Head outside this Family Day. Twirl around on ice skates, take a hike, or hit the ski slopes. Here are our picks for the best outdoor activities around Vancouver for Family Day 2023.

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10 Outdoor Things to Do Around Vancouver for Family Day 2023

Museum and Gallery Exhibitions to Check Out This Winter/Spring in Vancouver

Photo: Beaty Biodiversity Museum

Vancouver has a thriving gallery and museum scene, which particularly excels at showcasing the distinctive cultures and artistic talent found on the West Coast. A visit to a gallery and museum is an engaging, illuminating, and inspiring way to spend a few hours in the city. You can discover more about the arts and culture that make Vancouver so vibrant and diverse—and if it’s a rainy day, you can stay cozy inside while doing so.

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Museum and Gallery Exhibitions to Check Out This Winter/Spring in Vancouver

Get Ready for Canada Sevens Rugby Coming Back to Vancouver

Photo: HSBC Canada Sevens

Get ready as Vancouver will once again play host to the annual HSBC Canada Sevens rugby series tournament for the eighth time at BC Place Stadium in an expanded three-day long event being held from March 3-5.

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Get Ready for Canada Sevens Rugby Coming Back to Vancouver

10 Valentine’s Day Treats to Try in Vancouver in 2023

Heart-shaped cookie pizza from Kafka's

Photo: Kafka’s/Manson Ward

Indulge your sweet tooth with some delicious desserts this Valentine’s Day. Head to one of these Vancouver-area spots to enjoy Valentine-themed chocolate, cookies, cake, and lots more. Pro tip: Order ahead to avoid disappointment.

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10 Valentine’s Day Treats to Try in Vancouver in 2023

February 2023 Vancouver Hike of the Month: Maplewood Flats

Ocean view at Maplewood Flats in North Vancouver

Photo: Rohit D’Silva/Unsplash

Maplewood Flats is a unique oceanside bird sanctuary in the heart of North Vancouver. The network of easy trails is a great place for a hike to spot many species of overwintering birds.

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February 2023 Vancouver Hike of the Month: Maplewood Flats