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June, 2009

Geek Love

The unlikely triumph of the Decemberists

By published Jun 22, 2009

Father's Day Gift Guide

A few pressie inspirations for dad

published Jun 18, 2009

Shopping Diary: June 2009

A West Van home store adds new decor lines and a Yaletown beauty spot has the perfect falsies for summer

published Jun 1, 2009

Fun in the Sun

Warm weather has us lusting after beach and poolside frivolities. Plus, smart pieces that marry high design and eco-mindedness

By published Jun 1, 2009

Coal Harbour

Residents live the high life—but this neighbourhood's not quite yet a community

By published Jun 1, 2009

Vancouver Celebrities: June 2009

Dancers, designers, and double magnums make for plenty of springtime merriment

By published Jun 1, 2009

Editor's Note, June 2009

Tales of the City

By published Jun 1, 2009

Restaurants Worth the Drive

Vanmag's favourite places to dine in the 'burbs

By published Jun 1, 2009

Gimlet

This elegant summer cocktail is simple yet inspired

By published Jun 1, 2009

Malbec

High and Low options for this smoky, savoury varietal

By published Jun 1, 2009

North Shore

The affluent cities of North Vancouver and West Vancouver are famous for their sweeping views of downtown (and, on a clear day, Vancouver Island), picturesque shopping villages, and proximity to world-class skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and mountain-biking terrain. (That local adage about skiing and kayaking on the same day originates here)

By published Jun 1, 2009

Hastings-Sunrise

East of downtown, Hastings-Sunrise is an unpolished family neighbourhood known for its old-fashioned delis and bakeries—with prices just as old fashioned. No shortage of family entertainment either: in winter, it’s home to the Vancouver Giants; in summer, the Pacific National Exhibition and Playland keep things lively

By published Jun 1, 2009

Strathcona

This storied inner-city neighbourhood is home to artist studios, traditional corner stores, and ramshackle homes that lend the area its historic shabby chic

By published Jun 1, 2009

West Point Grey

Beautiful homes, driftwood-strewn beaches, and sweeping views of English Bay make this one of Vancouver’s most exclusive neighbourhoods. Up 10th Avenue, west of Alma, a mix of mom-and-pops, upscale boutiques, and comfortable bistros cater to discerning locals and UBC students

By published Jun 1, 2009

Commercial Drive

Cheap eats, vintage clothing boutiques, and...hemp-inspired record stores? Quirky's the thing on the Drive, a vibrant 'hood composed of equal parts Italians, hippies, and young families

By published Jun 1, 2009

Cambie Village

Construction of the Canada Line subway down Cambie Street has wrapped, leaving behind an attractive new streetscape and a number of new, locally focussed businesses and amenities. This is a neighbourhood on the verge

By published Jun 1, 2009

South Granville

Occupying prime real estate between Shaughnessy and downtown, South Granville is chockablock with elegant home-design stores, luxury clothing boutiques, private art galleries, and some of the finest restaurants in town. An afternoon here is a date with the good life

By published Jun 1, 2009

Kerrisdale

Sleepy small-town atmosphere, elegant homes, and upscale shops make Kerrisdale one of the loveliest neighbourhoods in which to while away an afternoon

By published Jun 1, 2009

Kitsilano

The neighbourhood synonymous with the West Coast lifestyle, Kits was once a forested beach used by vacationers. Then came the arts and crafts homes, then the hippies and students who turned W. Fourth Ave. into Rainbow Road. Today, it’s among the city’s most exclusive neighbourhoods—with seriously pricey real estate and retail to match—but the laidback beach vibe still prevails

By published Jun 1, 2009

West End

Leaving the swanky uptown vibe to the rest of the downtown peninsula, the West End is known for its lively, inexpensive eateries, aging character buildings, and stunning vistas of English Bay.

By published Jun 1, 2009

Gastown/Chinatown

The gentrification of Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhoods continues unabated, with an impressive slate of new stores and restaurants opening in the past year, and more heritage conversions coming on the market

By published Jun 1, 2009

Tales of the City: June 2009

Volume 1 of an anthology of mini-stories that reflect the pleasures, frustrations, and idiosyncrasies of life in Vancouver

published Jun 1, 2009

Still Life

More than half a century of work has made Gordon Smith one of Canada’s great painters. Now, at 90, he feels he may finally be hitting his stride

By published Jun 1, 2009

Alberta Prime

Vanmag's getaway guide to the best places to eat, shop, play and stay in Calgary

published Jun 1, 2009
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