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April 05, 2018

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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Benjamin Chang

April 03, 2018

Five Places to Pitch A Tent Near Vancouver

While we sympathize with the city-loving folks whose idea of camping is a cabin and a warm bed, it's a shame to let the gorgeous Vancouver outdoors go unused. We just can't pass up lush forests, crackling fires, serene alpine lakes, whooshing rivers and roaring waterfalls; they're like nature's soundtrack....

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March 27, 2018

Alice Lake

A popular camping spot in the summer, Alice Lake contains a network of hiking trails perfect for those looking to get outdoors for a nice walk. The Four Lakes Trail offers a scenic easy hike that loops around the park and passes lakes, creeks, and groves of Cedar, Hemlock, and...

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March 22, 2018

Vancouver Easter Activities 2018

Easter in 2018 is on the weekend of March 30 to April 2 with Good Friday on the 30th, Easter Monday on the 2nd and Easter events throughout Metro Vancouver.

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March 20, 2018

OVER THE COLD? What date is the first day of spring 2018, how is the date decided and does it change each year?

When can we expect spring to finally arrive and how long have we got left of colder temperatures? Here's the latest...

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March 15, 2018

St. Patrick's Day Run 2018

The St. Patrick’s Day 5K Run is an annual 5 km running race that takes place on a Saturday morning in mid-March in Vancouver’s Stanley Park.

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March 13, 2018

Vancouver’s Granville Island Public Market

Located in the heart of Granville Island, the Granville Island Public Market is Vancouver’s most famous place to buy fruit, vegetables and a range of other market goods.

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March 08, 2018

Mar 11, 2018 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

Also called Spring Forward, Summer Time, and Daylight Savings Time.

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March 06, 2018

The 2018 Olympics were a big win for Canada

Pyeongchang will be remembered fondly, despite the misses in signature sports

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March 01, 2018

TEDxStanleyPark 2018

TEDxStanleyPark is a one-day TED conference-like event with high-profile and inspirational speakers at Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre in March. In 2018 the event takes place on Saturday, March 3rd.

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Benjamin Chang

February 27, 2018

Ice Kingdom Whistler 2018: Snow Sculpture Exhibit & Maze

The winter wonderland we call Whistler now comes complete with an Ice Kingdom! Starting on February 3rd, 2018, the Whistler Golf Course will be transformed into British Columbia’s largest-ever snow sculpture exhibit. Ice Kingdom Whistler boasts 40,000 square feet of winter paradise with amazing snow sculptures and interactive elements, like...

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February 22, 2018

Vancouver is Activating Free Public WiFi in 600 Locations Across The City

You’ll no longer have to eat up your mobile data if you’re shopping on STRUB, Instagraming or Snapchating near one of Vancouver’s 600+ free public hotspots.

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February 20, 2018

Winter & Avalanche

While most people see the winter as a time to huddle inside by a fireplace with a cup of tea and read a book… (or perhaps huddle in front of a Canuck’s game with a beer) there are those of us who can’t wait for mounds of snow to cover...

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