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April 18, 2017

Abbotsford Tulip Festival: Five reasons to check it out

Today, enthusiasm for the flowers has triggered the Abbotsford Tulip Festival, which is the vision of tulip farmer Alexis Warmerdam. Going into its second year, the festival boasts more than 2.5 million of the flowers from over 40 varieties (currently, 75 wild species are accepted by botanists) over 10 acres....

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April 13, 2017

Guide to Vancouver's Cherry Blossoms

“This is why I live here!” exclaims many a Vancouverites during cherry blossom season. Each spring, as the rainy season fades, city dwellers pack their sweaters away and are rewarded with one of the world’s most cheerful sites: 40,000 cherry trees bursting with pink and white blooms.

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April 11, 2017

Urban Wilderness

Close your eyes and breathe deeply. As the earthy, cedar-scented air fills your lungs, you’re calmed by the natural white-noise of an old-growth temperate rainforest: wind moving through leaves, branches creaking, evergreen needles crunching underfoot. Your train of thought is momentarily interrupted by the squawk of a heron followed by...

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April 06, 2017

Red Bull release new pro snowboarding vid filmed on Grouse Mountain

Vancouver’s Grouse Mountain is the focus of a brand new Red Bull video featuring superstar snowboarders riding a brand new course they designed themselves. The three-minute action clip, Uncorked, was shot over the period of a week back in February and features seven snowboarders from Canada, Australia and Japan: Mark McMorris (Canada) Seb ‘Toots’ Toutant...

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April 04, 2017

150 Hours in Vancouver Celebrating Canada 150

You might have heard, Canada is celebrating its 150th birthday in 2017, and you’re invited to the party! Our nation was formed back on July 1, 1867, joining together the four original provinces and giving birth to our country. Along with attending the celebratory events taking place in communities across...

birthday, canada, vancouver

March 30, 2017

Via Rail offers young travellers discounted cross-Canada train passes in celebration of nation's 150th birthday

Taking a page from Parks Canada's book, Via Rail is offering travellers a special Canada 150 Youth Pass in celebration of the nation's sesquicentennial birthday.

March 28, 2017

Vancouver ranks 5th best city in the world for quality of living

If you need any more convincing that Vancouver is a great place to live, our city has just been ranked fifth best for quality of life among 231 cities in the world, according to Mercer. 

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March 23, 2017

TOP 5 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS SCHEDULED FOR THE 2017 VANCOUVER CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

After this dark, wet and unexpectedly snowy winter, cherry blossoms are one of the first cheerful signs of the fast approaching spring season. Unlike last year’s early bloom, the stars of the 2017 Cherry Blossom Festival should be arriving on time at the beginning of April.  

2017, cherry blossom, vancouver

March 21, 2017

Snowshoeing at Whistler

Whistler Blackcomb and the nearby Callaghan Valley have a variety of snowshoeing trails and tours for all levels of ability. In addition there are excellent accommodation, dining, and world class skiing and snowboarding. In addition there are excellent accommodation, dining, and world class skiing and snowboarding.

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March 16, 2017

CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY IN VANCOUVER AT THE 2017 CELTIC VILLAGE AND STREET PARTY

Vancouver is already working to be one of the greenest cities in the world, but this weekend it’s going to get even greener! St. Patrick’s Day is quickly approaching on Friday, March 17, and there are plenty of chances to celebrate the Irish holiday with a little jig or a glass of...

stpatricksday, vancouver

March 14, 2017

5 Ways to Stay Fit When You're Traveling

Almost missing your flight shouldn't be the ONLY time you work up a sweat this Spring Break. We get it: It's hard enough to stay motivated around comfort food and holidays, but add in your travel plans and you might be tempted to forget about your workout routine.  

fitness, travel

March 09, 2017

6 FREE campsites you should check out this summer

It’s getting to be that time of year again: time to haul your tent out of storage, sharpen up the marshmallow sticks and try to figure out where the heck you put that cooler and those lawn chairs. Yes, camping season is almost upon us, and we want to help...

camping, vancouver

March 07, 2017

5 best hikes in Vancouver

Looking for the perfect way to spend your next free afternoon? A hike offers the perfect way to get outdoors and appreciate our beautiful backyard while getting an amazing workout in the process. From steep, challenging terrain to more casual hikes, I’m confident that there’s something you’ll enjoy listed below....

hiking, vancouver