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Top spring cherry blossom spots
In March the city slowly crawls out of a winter hibernation. Cherry blossoms emerge just in time to fill your heart with joy after a cold...
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Apr 26, 20201 min read
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Learn to ski & snowboard
Learning to ski was one of the main reasons I moved to BC. If you have limited time in province you can make serious progress in one...
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Apr 26, 20205 min read
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Shop the Granville Island markets
Granville Island has one of the best public markets in Vancouver. It is a good half-day experience accessible by small ferry, bus or car....
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Apr 26, 20201 min read
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Tour the breweries of East Vancouver
The light industrial East Vancouver area has seen a boom in brewing recently and there's fierce competition across the region. If you...
John
Apr 25, 20201 min read
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Dance like crazy at the Fvded Festival
Fvded in the Park is Vancouver's premier party weekend festival in Surrey. This is a big, messy and frenetic electronic dance sweat bowl...
John
Apr 25, 20201 min read
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Vancouver Fringe Festival
The Vancouver Fringe is significantly smaller than what you might have experienced in Edinburgh or Adelaide. The annual event runs for...
John
Apr 25, 20201 min read
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Shakespeare on the beach
Between June and September the waterfront of Vanier Park hosts a wonderful annual 'Bard on the Beach' Shakespeare festival. The venue...
John
Apr 25, 20201 min read
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Enjoy live music: lowdown on venues
It is highly likely you will find yourself at a live music event in Vancouver's burgeoning music scene. Almost all artists will visit the...
John
Apr 25, 20203 min read
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Go to the ice hockey
The NHL season runs October through June annually and the local team the 'Canucks' are hometown favourites, despite the results. Rogers...
John
Apr 25, 20201 min read
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Halloween haunted corn maze in Abbotsford
Jeepers this was scary, not for those with extreme anxiety. The annual Autumn fright fest maze in Abbotsford is a unique experience near...
John
Apr 25, 20201 min read
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Kayak the underrated Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine coast is a not-so-hidden gem with mossy rainforests and sculpted shorelines easily accessible from Vancouver that people...
John
Apr 22, 20201 min read
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Do the gruelling Grouse Grind
The official fitness regime of those living in North Vancouver! 2830 steps over 2.9km and 285m elevation.
John
Apr 19, 20201 min read
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Ski for 24 hours
Once a year Grouse Mountain opens for a continuous 24 hour period over the spring skiing season. This is complementary for pass holders...
John
Apr 19, 20201 min read
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Run the seawall
Stanley Park is one of downtown Vancouver's biggest assets. All year around you can run the recently renovated seawall which will give...
John
Apr 19, 20201 min read
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