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As the October 3 reveal of the 2024 MICHELIN Guide Vancouver approaches, anticipation increases. Which neighbourhoods will receive further MICHELIN stars and recognitions?
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Where to Shop in Vancouver: Independent and Hip Main Street
Photo: Mount Pleasant BIA
Named one of North America’s “coolest streets,” Main Street is packed with restaurants as well as unique independent boutiques that make it ideal for leisurely shopping.
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Where to Shop in Vancouver: Independent and Hip Main Street
A Walkable City
People exploring Gastown in the fall, autumn
There’s no better way to discover Vancouver’s hidden gems than slipping on your walking shoes. Vancouver is made up of a diverse mosaic of vibrant neighbourhoods, from boutique shopping and one-of-a-kind restaurants to seaside strolling and public gardens. Walk, don’t run! It’s time to discover Vancouver on foot in our Walkable City weekend. Continue reading:
A Walkable City
Support Local Craftswomen / Artisans and Holiday Shop at the Women’s Winter Faire
Image via SoundsandFuries.com
By Casey Stepaniuk
If you’re looking for a fun time in a wonderful atmosphere and a great place to find unique, hand-crafted holiday gifts, Vancouver’s Women’s Winter Faire is definitely where you should find yourself the weekend before Christmas next month. But Fairegoers might not realize they’re also participating in a longstanding tradition of feminist and LGBTQ+ organizing and activism in Vancouver. I got the scoop on this tradition from Pat Hogan, organizer of the Women’s Winter Faire and co-founder of Sounds and Furies, the production company that oversees the Faire and many other rad events.
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Support Local Craftswomen / Artisans and Holiday Shop at the Women’s Winter Faire
Photos: Vancouver Mural Festival brings 41 new murals to the city
Murals at the False Creek Flats.
Vancouver is embracing its’ flourishing street art scene with 41 new murals brought to the city by the first ever Vancouver Mural Festival.
The murals, painted by both local and international artists, are located throughout Mount Pleasant and the Downtown Eastside.
For a glimpse of some of the new murals and details of mural locations, check out the photo essay below.
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Photos: Vancouver Mural Festival brings 41 new murals to the city
Car Free Day Festivals take over Vancouver’s Busiest Streets
Image courtesy of Car Free Day | facebook.com
If you’re struggling with an idea for what to this Father’s Day in Vancouver other than getting dear old dad another tie for his collection, why not treat him to a unique experience instead? This Father’s Day weekend in Vancouver also coincides with the Car Free Day Festival taking over major streets on Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19.
Four neighbourhoods will be hosting epic parties to take back the streets with food, fun, family-friendly activities, and music. Main Street, Commercial Drive, Denman Street, and Kitsilano will be the place to be this weekend, and your dad might just enjoy the entertainment over another round of golf.
Here’s what’s going on at the different neighbourhoods for Car Free Day 2016:
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Car Free Day Festivals take over Vancouver’s Busiest Streets
