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9 Essentials Every Visitor Needs for Autumn in Vancouver

by Yasmine Hardcastle in Insider on September 7, 2018

Photo Credit: Yasmine Hardcastle

Though it’s not officially autumn until later in September, the leaves are turning colour and it’s definitely time for locals and visitors to carry a pumpkin spice latte instead of an iced tea while out and about in Vancouver! It’s my favourite season, and as we segue into crisper, cosier temperatures, every Vancouverite knows it’s important to have the essentials. Here’s what you need to pack for a fall visit to Vancouver:

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9 Essentials Every Visitor Needs for Autumn in Vancouver

4 Thirst Quenching Reasons to Start and End Your Day in Yaletown

by Yasmine Hardcastle in Food & Drink on July 13, 2018

Image: TEAJA Tea

Vancouver is full of amazing neighbourhoods; each with a unique flair. The historical Yaletown area’s attraction comes from its industrial brick buildings and trendy shops and restaurants. There’s also a multitude of fitness and wellness options available. But what I especially love about Yaletown is that it’s the best place to start and wind down your summer day in the city – with a refreshing beverage enjoyed while people watching on a patio!

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4 Thirst Quenching Reasons to Start and End Your Day in Yaletown

Five Vancouver Coffee Shops to Cozy Up in this Fall

by Sonu Purhar in Food & Drink on November 7, 2017

Fall is the perfect time to cozy up with a cup of coffee.

As the leaves turn to gold, orange and red, so too do our shorts turn into sweaters, our sunglasses into umbrellas and our beach days into cozier (and warmer!) interludes. In fact, one of the best parts of chilly autumn days is shacking up for the afternoon at an atmospheric café with a steaming cup of coffee. So grab a friend – or a laptop, or a stack of books – and check out one or all of the coffee shops below. Catch you at the latte bar!

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Five Vancouver Coffee Shops to Cozy Up in this Fall

Kids In Vancouver: 4 Playground-Adjacent Coffee Shop Patios

by Bianca Bujan in Uncategorized on June 21, 2017

Blenz Coffee | Photo: Blenz Coffee (Instagram)

When you’re a parent, nothing pairs better with rambunctious children than a caffeine-forward cuppa joe and a great outdoor space to let your kids run free. Fortunately, Vancouver is filled with coffee shop patios that are situated only steps away from the city’s best parks and playgrounds, so parents can relax while their kids get their wiggles out.

Here are 4 places to grab a coffee that are adjacent to playgrounds – perfect for parents who want to caffeinate and chill while their children play outside.

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Kids In Vancouver: 4 Playground-Adjacent Coffee Shop Patios