From Lively City Life to Pristine Nature in One Day

Cycling in Stanley Park with Cycle City Tours; Photo: Destination BC/Hubert Kang

One of the most unique aspects of Vancouver is the ability to enjoy bustling urban life and natural splendour.

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From Lively City Life to Pristine Nature in One Day

Your Guide to Mountain Biking in Vancouver

Two people mountain biking in Whistler.

Mountain biking in the Whistler North zone. Photo: Tourism Whistler/Justa Jeskova

As the birthplace of freeride mountain biking, Vancouver has some of the best mountain bike trails in the world. And the local mountains are just minutes from downtown. Here’s everything you need to know to mountain bike in Vancouver.

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Your Guide to Mountain Biking in Vancouver

Savour Vancouver’s Food and Drink Festivals Coming This Fall

Photo: Cheese and Meat Festival

Stay warm this fall by visiting one of Vancouver’s signature food and drink festivals as we slowly make our way toward the holiday season. From craft beer to artisanal foods and premium spirits, there are a variety of treats for hungry and thirsty guests to satisfy their cravings.

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Savour Vancouver’s Food and Drink Festivals Coming This Fall

5 Fun and Easy Day Trips from Vancouver

Britannia Mine Museum (Destination BC/Heath Moffatt).

An amazing aspect of Vancouver is that you can travel a short distance and explore a completely different and exciting part of the Lower Mainland and British Columbia. Whether you’re looking to bask in nature or find new eateries and shopping districts, there’s a day trip for every type of adventurer.

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5 Fun and Easy Day Trips from Vancouver

Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Week returns next week with 8 days of awesome

Image courtesy of Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Week

North Vancouver has quietly become a mecca for craft beer in the Lower Mainland.

To celebrate this ever-expanding lineup of world-class breweries, Vancouver’s North Shore Craft Beer Week returns for its third year all week long from October 4 – 11. Take a cruise across the harbour on the legendary SeaBus to come and toast the North Shore’s evolving beer scene with a week full of celebrations.

The event takes place across 10 unique and funky breweries with special casks, fun events, and a chance to learn more about North Shore beers!

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Shipyards Grand Opening marks a unique new space on Vancouver’s North Shore

Image sourced from The Shipyards | Facebook.com

Although we were devastated to hear that the 2019 Fun City Festival and its giant waterslide down Lonsdale Avenue was cancelled for the year, spirits were raised after hearing about the Shipyards Grand Opening on July 20 in North Vancouver.

The Shipyards is a unique, interactive, and activity-driven place in the heart of North Vancouver, just a quick Seabus ride from Downtown.

There will be activity and entertainment throughout the waterfront for all ages and you’ll get a first look into the exciting new spaces that will be opening with the Shipyards.

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Shipyards Grand Opening marks a unique new space on Vancouver’s North Shore

Vancouver favourites Hey Ocean! headline North Shore party

Hey Ocean! headlines Capilano University’s 50th anniversary celebration.

To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Capilano University is throwing a party. On Sept. 22, CapFest will feature food trucks, a family-friendly beer garden, and live music‚ topped off by a performance by Vancouver indie-pop band Hey Ocean!

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Vancouver favourites Hey Ocean! headline North Shore party

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