Eco-Friendly Ways to Get Around Vancouver

The Aquabus; Photo: Destination Vancouver/Tanya Goehrin

Not only is Vancouver known for its stunning natural beauty, but it’s been ranked as one of the most sustainable cities in the world. Vancouver features vibrant urban forestry, one of the lowest carbon footprints per capita, and innovative green architecture. Due to this commitment to green urban living and lowering carbon emissions, there are many convenient eco-friendly modes of transportation.

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Eco-Friendly Ways to Get Around Vancouver

Unique Vancouver Seafood Fest Puts Snails, Barnacles and Jellyfish in the Spotlight: Unsung Heroes 2016

Image from bluewatercafe.net

Image from bluewatercafe.net

Have a craving for some gooseneck barnacles and sturgeon-liver mousse?

You’re in luck. These overlooked and 0ft-snubbed delicacies and others are about to grace the menu of one of Vancouver’s finest restaurants for a most unusual seafood festival.

Unsung Heroes returns to Yaletown’s Blue Water Cafe this February for its 12th annual instalment. The month-long festival puts the spotlight on local, unique seafood that diners often pass on or turn up their noses at. Menus in past years have included everything from red sea urchin trifle to stir-fried jellyfish and poached periwinkle.  Continue reading:
Unique Vancouver Seafood Fest Puts Snails, Barnacles and Jellyfish in the Spotlight: Unsung Heroes 2016