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Cyclists on the Stanley Park Seawall. Photo: Destination BC/Heath Moffatt
You don’t have to go far in Vancouver to experience nature. In fact, you can hike, bike, run, paddle, watch for wildlife, and more without leaving the downtown core.
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10 Ways to Get Outdoors in Downtown Vancouver
From June 3-12, home-grown, global sensation Fleurs de Villes returns to downtown Vancouver with a floral trail of over 30 installations, each created by a local florist, for Fleurs de Villes FEMMES, a celebration of remarkable women. Central to this annual floral trail are 15 mannequins, each depicting a significant woman and centering this year’s theme.
What makes a neighbourhood unmistakably “Vancouver”? Our city spans blocks, creeks, slopes, and an inlet, but around each corner and over the crest of every wave, there’s a constant feeling that it all fits. Maybe it’s that the city is wedged between forest, mountain, and ocean. Or because it’s a destination for people looking to make a new home for themselves. But whatever it is, we know Vancouver will never lose that unforgettable feeling that around every corner lies something unique. Whether it’s in nature or just a new spot for ramen. Continue reading:
#LoveVancouver Neighbourhoods: Downtown Vancouver & Cambie Village
Downtown Vancouver will be alight with a new public activation called BRIGHT Downtown – a safe, visually-exhilarating projection-mapping experience that will take place March 6-12, 2021. Continue reading:
BRIGHT Downtown – Outdoor Projection Experience Coming to Downtown Vancouver
A new brand identity heralds an exciting future for Vancouver’s hospitality industry as the Westin Grand Hotel rebrands to Hilton Vancouver Downtown.
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One of Vancouver’s Most Iconic Hotels Rebrands to Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Photo: Mark Newman
While 2020 has been the year of sticking close to home, sometimes you’ve got to get out of the house! A city staycation can give a chance to celebrate a special occasion, show some love to the city, and not have to worry about cooking for a couple of days.
Vancouver’s hotels are welcoming guests with all COVID-19 health protocols in place, including distancing measures and a “commitment to clean” like no other. I recently spent a weekend at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre. I’ve shared my experience and the perks of a city hotel staycation.
Note: Cathedral Flight has been postponed until 2020. Updated Sept 24, 2019.
Cathedral Flight is a free public show Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 7:30 – 9 p.m. The show takes place at Cathedral Square in downtown Vancouver, at 566 Richards St.
Cathedral Flight mixes circus art, music, dance, and a 60-foot movable eagle sculpture. The show is a celebration of Cathedral Square featuring the structural creations of Peter Boulanger. Find out more below.
