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Conde Nast Traveler Names Vancouver One of the Best Cities in the World

by Taryn Eyton in Town on October 3, 2024

Photo: Destination Vancouver/Albert Normandin

Each year renowned travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler runs a reader’s choice survey. This year, they named Vancouver one of the best cities in the world alongside heavy hitters like London, Sydney and Tokyo. In explaining Vancouver’s win, Conde Nast Traveler called out our city’s unique mix of proximity to nature, vibrant creative arts scene, and diverse foodie culture.

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Conde Nast Traveler Names Vancouver One of the Best Cities in the World

Your Last-Minute Summer Bucket List

by Taryn Eyton in Outside, Town on September 2, 2024

Paddleboarding on False Creek in Vancouver

Paddleboarding in False Creek. Image credit: Tourism Vancouver / Tanya Goehring

Now that September is here, fall is just around the corner. But summer isn’t over yet! There’s still time to get in some last-minute adventures to beaches, hikes, markets, and more. How many items on this last-minute summer bucket list will you check off before the end of the month?

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Your Last-Minute Summer Bucket List

How to Spend the 2024 Labour Day Weekend in Vancouver

by Taryn Eyton in Events, Town on August 5, 2024

Grouse Mountain Skyride. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Grouse Mountain

For some people, Labour Day weekend marks the end of summer. While there are still a few weeks of warm weather left, it’s the perfect time to bask in the summer sun. In 2024, you can spend time in nature, hit the beach, visit a festival, and more on the August 31 to September 2 long weekend.

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How to Spend the 2024 Labour Day Weekend in Vancouver

What to Find on the Local Mountains This Summer

by Taryn Eyton in Outside on July 8, 2024

Aerial view of Grouse Mountain in summer

Grouse Mountain aerial view in summer. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Grouse Mountain

Summer is a great time to enjoy the fresh air on Vancouver’s local mountains. Located just outside the city, Grouse Mountain, Cypress Mountain, the Sea to Sky Gondola, and Mount Seymour all have options for sightseeing, hiking, biking, learning about nature, getting your heart pumping, grabbing lunch, and more.

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What to Find on the Local Mountains This Summer

Experience Winter and Summer on the Same Day in Vancouver

by Taryn Eyton in Outside on February 21, 2024

An aerial view of skiing at Grouse Mountain with the city in the background.

Skiing at Grouse Mountain. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Kindred & Scout.

With snow in the mountains and warmer temperatures at sea level, now is the perfect time to experience winter and summer on the same day in Vancouver. Here’s the perfect itinerary to make it happen.

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Experience Winter and Summer on the Same Day in Vancouver

How to Spend Valentine’s Day in Vancouver in 2024

by Taryn Eyton in Events, Food & Drink, Outside, Town on February 5, 2024

Mountain top ice skating on a pond at Grouse Mountain near Vancouver

Photo: Grouse Mountain

No matter if you’re celebrating Valentine’s with your boo or Galentine’s Day with your bestie, there are plenty of romantic things to do in Vancouver. Head to the spa, drink hot chocolate, skate under the stars and more.

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How to Spend Valentine’s Day in Vancouver in 2024

Best Places to Enjoy Snowy Mountain Views in Vancouver

by Taryn Eyton in Town on January 29, 2024

View of the North Shore Mountains from the Stanley Park Seawall.

View of the mountains from Jericho Beach. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Andy Mons

Vancouver is a gorgeous city, but it is extra spectacular when snow blankets the nearby mountains. Here are the best places to enjoy snowy mountain views.

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Best Places to Enjoy Snowy Mountain Views in Vancouver