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    Restaurants

    5 Board Game Cafes to Hit Up in Metro Vancouver

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    Restaurants

    20+ Vancouver Restaurants Offering Valentine’s Day Specials in 2023

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    Best Thing I Ate All Week: (Gluten-Free!) Fried Chicken from Maxine’s Cafe and Bar

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    Spirits

    A Radical Idea: Celebrate Robbie Burns With These 3 Made-in-BC Single Malts

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    Wine Collab of the Week: A Red Wine for Overthinkers Who Love Curry

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    Dry January Mocktail Recipe: Archer’s Rhubarb Sour

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    Health & Fitness

    We Asked Vancouverites to Share Their Dating Red Flags: Here Are the Results

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    5 Things to Do in Vancouver This Week (February 6 to 12)

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    Photos from Vanmag’s 2023 Power 50 Celebration

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    Day Trips

    8 Things to Do in Abbotsford (Even If It’s Pouring Rain)

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    Vacations

    Explore the Rockies by Rail with Rocky Mountaineer

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    The Ultimate Winter Staycation Guide 2023: 6 Great Places to Explore in B.C.

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    Fashion

    7 Weekender Bags to Travel the World With in 2023

    Weddings

    5 Super-Affordable Wedding Venues in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley

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    PSA: Please Do Not Buy These 3 Things for Valentine’s Day

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Food News

Anh and Chi Teams Up With Fresh Prep, Making Our Foodie Dreams Come True

The Vancouver-based meal prep service is featuring a limited edition dish from the Michelin Bib Gourmand-winning restaurant.

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Another Day, Another Stunning Piece of Public Artwork From Douglas Coupland

'Spawn,' a major new piece from prolific Vancouver writer and artist Douglas Coupland, was unveiled this afternoon.

Restaurants

A New Their There Brunch Menu Just Dropped and It Looks Upsettingly Delicious

The beloved sandwiches are being joined by brunch items like hot chicken and cornbread waffles.

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Restaurants

An Open Letter to Restaurants With Track Lighting: Stop It

The secret to turning your restaurant into a foodie destination? Destroy your overhead lighting in some sort of ritual bonfire.

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The Secrets Behind Vancouver’s Most Interesting Buildings

Eugenia Place, the Burrard Bridge, "hobbit houses" and more Vancouver architectural mysteries.

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City Informer: How Is “Residents Only” Parking Enforced in Vancouver?

Is someone actually checking? Yes, but it's not who you think.

Restaurants

Now Open: Novella Coffee Is Your New Fave Breakfast Spot

The team at Published and Bar Susu brings a new counter-service hangout spot to Main Street.

Fashion

The New Reformation x Canada Goose Collab Is the Only Reason I Would Ever Go Camping

I just think the great outdoors would just be a lot greater if I had an excellent yellow floral jacket, okay?!

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Dear Bon Ton Bakery: Why Are There Haunted Dolls in Your Bakery Window?

If you've passed Bon Ton Bakery, you've surely noticed the chilling vintage dolls in the window. Here's everything you need to know about the creepiest Christmas display in town.

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‘In My Day’ Brings True Stories of Vancouver’s HIV Pandemic to the Stage

The plague years of AIDS in Vancouver’s West End are spotlighted on stage this winter.

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Meet Inclusive, Vancouver-Based Online Fitness Studio Movement by NM

"I want people to fall in love with movement," says co-founder Amanda June Giannakos—the studio offers hundreds of classes for $15 a month.

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Fashion

We Tried It: Indochino’s New Custom Women’s Suits

Editor's Pick

Looking for women's suits in Vancouver? We tested out the Indochino suit-shopping experience first-hand.

Stores

New Apple Store Currently Features a 30-Foot Artwork from Musqueam Weaver Debra Sparrow and Designer Mo Bofill

The new Pacific Centre Apple boutique opens November 18.

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5 Films to Catch at the Architecture and Design Film Festival

An architecture-obsessed film fest might just be the perfect fit for a city of real estate fiends.

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City Informer: Why Do Vancouverites Set off Fireworks at Halloween?

Halloween fireworks aren't a thing in other places. Why here?

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Food News

Vancouver’s First Michelin-Starred Restaurants Will Be Announced October 27

They'll also announce the Bib Gourmand, great value winners—and you can tune in live.

Restaurants

New Restaurant Alert: Archer Opens in Downtown Vancouver September 28

It's the newest spot for Pacific Northwest fare: think wagyu ribeye, crab gnocchi and flaming cheesecake.

Day Trips

Cyclists, Rejoice: Here’s Every E-Bike Share Program Available in B.C. Right Now

Mobi, Evolve and Lime now offer e-bike sharing in Vancouver, Whistler and the North Shore respectively.

Food News

Where to Get Sushi in Vancouver: Masayoshi’s Residency at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Lobby Lounge Starts Today

Acclaimed sushi chef Masayoshi brings the omakase experience to downtown Vancouver with new Lobby Lounge program.

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PechaKucha Is Back and We’re Obsessed With This Lineup

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Gear

This Packable Raft Is a Must-Have for Urban Outdoorsy Types

Vancouver's Stikine Packrafts makes #raftlife irresistible.

Home Decor

What to Expect From the Pop-In@Nordstrom Shop Collab With Parachute

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Beloved linen brand Parachute is at the heart of Nordstrom's latest in-store pop-up shop.

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Vancouver Mural Fest Might Just Be The Best Part of Summer

Wine

This New Monthly Wine and Disco Pop-Up Is Poised to Be Our Favourite Night Out

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Vin Van's new monthly disco-and-wine night, Stompin' Grapes, checks all of our boxes.

Beauty

City Informer: Was Botox Really Invented in Vancouver?

Legend has it that the magic of Botox was discovered here—by accident.

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Watch a Concert at Kingsgate Mall and Make a Dream You Didn’t Know You Had Come True

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Chefs

How to Cook Spot Prawns Like a Chef

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How to cook spot prawns like a chef.

Restaurants

Opening Soon: New Peruvian Restaurant, Suyo, Coming to Main Street

Sponsored Content

Ancora's chef to launch new modern Peruvian restaurant in former Slickity Jim's space this summer.

city

City Informer: Where Do Those Crows Go Each Night?

It's a nightly ritual: spotting the crows flying east. But where are they off to?

city

The New Urban Park at Smithe and Richards Is Now Open—and It’s Glorious

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City Informer: Did Leonard Nimoy Actually Live in That Tree-Topped Building?

The truth about the West End's tree-topped Eugenia Place.

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Who’s Profiting in the Female-Focused Cannabis Space?

city

City Informer: Why Are There So Many Bunnies at Jericho Beach?

Where did these beach bunnies come from?

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Home Decor

Best Bed in a Box Mattress in Canada

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Find the best mattress in a box in Canada for you with these top-rated picks.

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City Informer: How Did the Coyotes Take Over Stanley Park?

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City Informer: Why Are There Glass Blocks in Some Sidewalks Downtown?

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Modern Family: Meet Vancouver’s Celebrity Impersonators

Beauty

7 Made-in-Vancouver Remedies for Dry Winter Skin

Shop local and fight off winter-skin woes.

Fashion

Mejuri Opens New Brick-and-Mortar Boutique on West 4th

The online jewellery retailer is putting down roots in Kits.

Stores

The Ultimate Vancouver Neighbourhood Gift Guide: Main Street

The best gifts, giftable experiences and places to eat while you shop Main Street in 2021.

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The History of Vancouver’s Second-Most Famous Barge: McBarge

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Love Letter: Goodbye to Little Mountain Gallery, Vancouver’s Last Great Independent Comedy Club

Fashion

Add to Cart: A Luxurious Loungewear Set That Cements My Commitment to Comfort

Death to denim!

Home Decor

Wish List: Someone Please Buy Me This Wood-Fired Hot Tub

Outdoor lifestyle brand Goodland makes its grand debut with the cedar hot tub of our dreams.

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Hey, Vancouver: Now That We’re Re-Entering Society, Here’s How to Make More Friends

Booze News

Shop Booze-Free Bevs This Sober October at Vancouver’s First Zero-Proof Pop-Up

Stock up on sophisticated alcohol-free options at Sansorium's pop-up market October 23.

Hiking

The 10 Essentials to Pack for Every Vancouver Hike

If you're heading out on a hike, make sure these 10 items are in your backpack.

Restaurants

New Mexican Restaurant Alimentaria Mexicana Might Just Make Granville Island Cool

An unfussy (and delicious) new Mexican spot from the team behind Nuba, Chancho and Fayuca could tip Granville Island into destination-dining territory.

Restaurants

City Informer: Was The California Roll Really Invented in Vancouver?

An investigation into the West Coast's most notable roll... and the general concept of "truth."

city

Hidden Vancouver: There Is a Secret Spa on Industrial Ave and It’s Amazing

This quirky salt sauna and hydrotherapy experience is like the East Van answer to Scandinave.

Home Decor

Personal Space: Inside This Florist’s Adorable, Plant-Filled Heritage Loft

Floralista founder Alice DeCrom lives among the flowers.

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City Informer: Why is Wreck Beach a Nude Beach?

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Love AFTER Covid: What Effect Has Social Isolation Had On Our Love Lives?

city

No, Everyone Isn’t Actually Fleeing to the Suburbs

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City Informer: Are Vancouver Beaches Naturally Sandy?

Home Decor

Not-So-Extreme Home Makeover: Pandemic Edition

Three interior designers share COVID-era home improvement tips.

Fashion

3 Essentials to Up Your Walk Game

Our top picks for your next stroll around the neighbourhood.

Weddings

Vancouver Wedding Stories: A Golden Dress and an Unforgettable Party

For couples wedding planning for the future: a look back at a chic urban celebration of love, for a little inspiration for when we can all be together again.

city

City Informer: Where Did All These Hobbit Houses Come From?

These houses look like they should be in Lord of the Rings, not Vancouver.

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City Informer: Where Are the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Mascots Now?

Beer

Highly Recommended: Stuffing Everyone’s Stocking With This Locally Made Hot Sauce

Saus will spice up your gift-giving this year.

Food News

We Can’t Travel Right Now… But We Can Go to the Grocery Store

Life hack: Going to a specialty market safely scratches the travel itch.

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Author Eve Lazarus Sheds Light on Vancouver’s Hidden History

city

City Informer: Who Sets Off the Nine O’Clock Gun Every Night?

city

Hootsuite Realizes Partnering with ICE is Not a Good Look for a B Corp, Cancels Contract

Beauty

Why a Vancouver TV Makeup Artist Launched Her Own Skincare Line

She's addressing skincare needs on-screen and off.

Restaurants

3 New Vancouver Restaurants Open for Business, Despite this Pesky Pandemic

Restaurants open, giving us food and hope.

city

City Informer: Where Are All Those Flying Ants Coming From?

Every July, they descend on the city. Here's why.

city

Get Some Vancouver-Themed Model Kits For the Lego Lover In Your Life

city

New Shop-in-a-Shop Dosist Boutiques Are The Final Frontier for Vape Pen Brand

Home Decor

Design Lessons from 800 Square Feet

Falken Reynolds helps a family transition from condo living to a 3,500-square-foot dream home—without any growing pains.

city

Is This Grief We’re Feeling, or Homesickness?

2020

Hey, Brewers: We’ve Got a Beer Category in This Year’s Made in Vancouver Awards

You've got until March 30 to put in your entry form for your chance to be named Best Beer in VanMag's second annual Made in Vancouver Awards.

Fashion

Vessi’s Giving Away Free Shoes to Health Care Workers—Here’s How to Get Your Pair

Fresh kicks for our heroes in scrubs.

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Virtual Safari: How to Peep Some Local Wildlife From the Comfort of Your Home

Nature calls.

city

Hot Tip: Here’s How to Get a Refund On That March Bus Pass You Barely Used

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Love in the Time of COVID-19

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You Can Still Get Your Sweat On During Self-Isolation Thanks to These Vancouver Fitness Studios

city

What It’s Like to Get Tested for Coronavirus in Vancouver

city

City Informer: What Makes The Commodore Dance Floor So Bouncy?

city

‘My Dad Wrote a Porno’ Podcast is Celebrating Belinda’s Birthday—And You’re Invited

city

MC Hot Dog, The “Dr. Dre of China,” is Coming to Vancouver

city

Theatre Review: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ On Now, Perfect If You Like to Feel Feelings

city

Why Not Hang Out with William Gibson This Weekend?

Fashion

Eye Spy: Top Glasses Trends for 2020

Spectacular spectacles.

city

Things We Never Thought We’d Say: London Drugs Just Dropped a Super-Woke Collection of Valentine’s Cards

2020

Made in Vancouver Awards 2020: Meet Our Home Category Judge

Interior designer and industrial design pro Ben Leavitt, creative director of PlaidFox Studio, is this year's Home judge.

Food News

Made-in-Vancouver Gifts for Your Favourite Foodie

Gifts with a little bite.

Restaurants

The Best Thing I Ate All Week: A Seafood Tower With a Surprisingly Reasonable Price-Tag

And it's just a SeaBus ride away.

city

City Informer: Do Crosswalk Buttons Actually Do Anything?

city

This Vancouver Tattoo Artist is Helping Breast Cancer Survivors Feel Like Themselves Again

Stores

Shop Louis Vuitton’s Outrageously Luxe Wares from a Penthouse Pop-Up Shop

Custom-painted trunks, billiards carrying cases and more over-the-top LV goods you didn't know you wanted.

city

City Informer: Why Did Vancouver Have a Jimi Hendrix Shrine? (And Will It Ever Return?)

city

Vancouver Artist Wants to Spark Conversations About Death with a New Card Game

city

Belated Theatre Review: Our Executive Editor Finally Watches ‘Rent’ (Have You Heard of It?)

city

The Best Shows to Catch at the 2019 Vancouver Improv Festival

Restaurants

Fufu Cafe Brings Japanese-Style Souffle Pancakes to Fairview

These ultra-fluffy, eggy pancakes taste like Kyoto.

city

The Ticket: Novel Idea is a Night of “Literature and Libations”

Restaurants

Vancouver Baking Blogger Opens Brick-and-Mortar Sweet Shop And Convinces Me to Give Cheesecake Another Chance

Oh Sweet Day opens its doors for the cheesecake-loving masses... which apparently now includes our executive editor.

Restaurants

The Best Thing I Ate All Week: Đồ Chay’s Vegetarian Vietnamese

A plant-forward menu puts a modern spin on Vietnamese street food.

Vacations

Getaway Guide: A Little R&R in the City That Never Sleeps

New York City might be constantly buzzing with activity, but there are moments of peace and quiet to be found on the fringes.

Wine

Okanagan Dreamin’: This Historic Theatre Is Now a Wine Bar

No blockbusters here, just some B.C. reds. 

city

The Best Date Ideas in Vancouver

city

Dream Job Alert: Auditions for the VanCans’ Dancing Ground Crew Run This Saturday

city

Amid a Real Estate Crisis, Is Boat City the New Tent City?

city

Meet the Stars of Vancouver’s Drag Scene

Vacations

Where to Stay Next Time You’re in Toronto

Beautiful boutique hotels that make a visit to our nemesis city worth a trip. 

city

Is Buying a Leasehold Property Worth It?

Restaurants

You Want Some Polenta with Your Polenta? We’ve Got Good News for You

Di Beppe celebrates Polenta Fest with—you guessed it—polenta aplenty. 

city

3 Real Estate Projects to Watch in Vancouver

Fashion

Denim-Loving Ladies, Rejoice: Duer Just Launched a New Women’s Line

Pants for all!

city

5 Vancouver Events to Make You Smarter this Week (March 4-10)

Food News

Bad News, Tim Hortons: YVR’s Food Options Just Got a Lot More Interesting

Thirty new food and retail options are slated to set up shop at the airport over the next two years, with options from local heroes Hawksworth and Japadog among them.

2019

Made in Vancouver Awards: Meet Our Wildcard Category Judge

Kristina Matisic shares her Vancouver favourites in advance of judging our Made in Vancouver Wildcard category.

Fashion

Stuff We Love: I Bought These Waterproof Sneakers and I’m Never Taking Them Off

Are these kicks the ultimate antidote to Vancouver winters?

city

Do Squatters Have Rights in Vancouver?

Restaurants

Vancouver Restaurant Professionals Dish On How To Complain

It's not burnt. It's not cold. But the food you ordered is just... not great. Is there anything you can do?

Fashion

What It’s Like to Work in the Fashion Industry in Vancouver

A designer, a stylist, a consignment store owner and a fashion show founder weigh in about the ups and downs of working in Vancouver.

Fashion

Frank and Oak Doubles Down on Sustainability for Its New Winter Outwear Collection

The Canadian clothing brand launches a new collection designed to combat both winter weather and fashion's eco-unfriendly habits.

Home Decor

Small Wonder: A West Van House That Could

Obakki founder and philanthropist Treana Peake finds that homey feeling in her little West Van beach house.

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The Spotlight: Grace Club mixes it up

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This Indie Design Show is the Perfect Supplement to Your IDS Vancouver Schedule

Home Decor

Sneak a Peek at Two Gorgeous Homes on the Vancouver Modern Home Tour

Consider this your pre-game for next weekend's tour.

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Why is Gene Simmons the “Chief Evangelist” for a Vancouver Cannabis Company?

Restaurants

Leisure Center to Open New In-Store Cafe July 14

And you don't have to be shopping for a designer duds to get a taste.

Restaurants

The Best Thing I Ate All Week: Duck Fat Potatoes at the Courtney Room

Sorry, ducks!

city

City Informer: What’s Inside the Towers on the Burrard Street Bridge?

"They were not designed as affordable waterfront bachelor suites."

city

Canada’s First Rolls-Royce Showroom Now Open in Kits

city

Are There Secret Tunnels Underneath UBC?

Restaurants

Joe Fortes is Making Our Pie-and-Cocktails Dreams Come True With New Late-Night Menu

Our greatest food fantasy is now a reality.

Restaurants

The Best Thing I Ate All Week: Forage’s Cheese Puff

This surprising contender might just be the best dessert in Vancouver.

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5 Fun Events in Vancouver This Week (March 26 to April 1)

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Find Your Neighbourhood: The VanMag Neighbourhood Ranking Tool

Which factors make up your dream Vancouver neighbourhood? Use our interactive neighbourhood ranking tool to find out the best fit for you.

Food News

New Concept Restaurant Coming to Granville Island

A dream team of chefs is set to offer gourmet counter service in repurposed shipping containers this summer.

Weddings

Vancouver Wedding Story: A Camping-Themed Wedding in a Vintage Schoolhouse

This Vancouver couple headed to the suburbs to create their laid-back, camping-themed celebration of love.

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City Informer: What Makes the Vancouver Special So Special?

"This rectangle with a half-assed roof must have spoken to people."

Food News

This 5-Course Meal is Inspired by the VAG’s Takashi Murakami Exhibit

Each dish (and drink pairing) at this Market by Jean-Georges dinner takes inspiration from the Japanese artist's work.

city

Gift Idea: Here’s How to Win the Best-Friend-of-The-Year Award

city

The Rio is Up for Sale and Fans are Rallying to Save It

Home Decor

How to Shop Like an Interior Designer

Sophie Burke shares a few of the Vancouver-sourced design pieces she's currently coveting.

Fashion

The Coolest Made-in-Vancouver Clothes for Kids

So your little one can rock the Vancouver sidewalks like a runway.

Stores

Van Cleef and Arpels Opens on Alberni

The heritage brand brings a little sparkle (and a lot of whimsy) to Vancouver's unofficial jewellery district.

Beauty

Hey, Vancouver! It’s Time to Embrace Korea’s Skincare Trends

"Koreans talk about skincare the way Vancouverites talk about real estate."

city

This is the Weirdest Press Release We’ve Gotten All Week

city

City Informer: Who is the Voice of the SkyTrain?

Our intrepid City Informer answers the age-old question.

city

This is Why You Should Get Tenant’s Insurance

Restaurants

Cinara and Wolf in the Fog Team Up for EAT! Vancouver Dinner

As part of the 15th annual EAT! Vancouver Festival, Chefs Nick Nutting and Lucais Syme join forces once again.

city

What Does a $1,500 Rent Get You Around the World?

city

Photos: Vintage Pics of Striking, Protesting and Rioting Vancouverites

Restaurants

First Look: New Railtown Cafe Opens Downtown

The 1,800-square-foot café sets up shop on the Granville strip—here's what to expect.

Home Decor

Cool Workspace: Quietly’s Converted Two-Storey Apartment

This Gastown office gives the phrase "work from home" another meaning.

Stores

Photos: Canada’s Largest Muji Store Opens in Metrotown

Pens! Pens for everyone!

Home Decor

Cool Workspace: Rennie Group’s Remodelled Chinatown Office

See how a heritage space became home to a bustling real estate marketing and brokerage firm.

city

This Robotic Furniture Opens Up the Possibilities of Small-Space Living

city

We Tried It: Lunchtime Meditation

city

Mount Pleasant Mural Fest Returns This August

Food News

Restaurant News: Beaucoup Bakery Under New Ownership

Jackie Kai Ellis passes the reins to long-time employees Betty Hung and Jacky Hung.

city

Cool Workspace: Inside a Creative Agency’s Homey Headquarters

Restaurants

The Best Thing I Ate All Week: Butter-Roasted Cabbage at Royal Dinette

Possibly the only time in the history of eating that cabbage stole the show.

Fashion

3 Spring Eyewear Trends You’ve Got to Try

Ready to upgrade those specs? We've got a few suggestions.

Vacations

Our New Dream Home is This Giant Yacht That Sails the Globe

And it's going to be in Vancouver this July. You should probably plan to take a peek.

Beer

Vancouver’s First Contract Brewery Plans to Open This Summer

Factory Brewing offers at-capacity craft brewers a chance to expand their output.

Food News

We Tried It: Meal Prep Delivery

Is it lazy to pay someone to plan and prep your meals? Or is it a genius time hack?

Day Trips

Travel Diary: How to Spend One Perfect Day in Seattle

Pizza, karaoke and cocktails fuel a whirlwind trip in Seattle.

city

SoulCycle is Coming to Vancouver

Restaurants

Review: Slickity Jim’s Chat and Chew’s Second Location Just as Charming as the Original

The restaurant's clever name and killer brunch menu draws big crowds off the Granville-Broadway corridor.

Beauty

We Tried It: The Dyson Blow Dryer

Is a $500 hair dryer worth the splurge?

city

What It’s Like to Be a Prison Guard in Vancouver

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What It’s Like to Work at a Pot Dispensary in Vancouver

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We Tried It: Triology Barre

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What It’s Like to Be a Professional Online Poker Player in Vancouver

city

Q&A: Kengo Kuma on Shaping the Vancouver Skyline

city

Cool Workspace: Inside the Kabam Vancouver Office

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What It’s Like to Be a Background Actor in Vancouver

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What It’s Like to Be a Professional Political Pundit in Vancouver

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What It’s Like to be a Cremation Operator in Vancouver

Restaurants

Review: Breakfast Table Shows Potential on South Granville

This farm-to-table spot brings relief to a brunch-starved neighbourhood  

Restaurants

The Best Thing I Ate All Week: Gnocchi at Stable House Bistro

This dumpling dish steals the spotlight at a South Granville neighbourhood wine bar.

Stores

Muji is Coming to Vancouver

The beloved Japanese lifestyle brand gets a pop-up shop as part of the upcoming Japan Unlayered exhibit.

style

5 Experiential Gifts to Give for the Holidays

No gift wrap required.

city

This Gym is Nicer Than Our Apartments

Beauty

6 Vancouver-Based Etsy Vendors to Shop This Xmas

Shop local without leaving the house.

Stores

Holiday Shopping on Main Street: 12 Great Gifts to Buy

The best thing about shopping Main? Making coffee (or beer) stops along the way.

Stores

West Side Gift Guide: 13 Pieces Perfect for the Holidays

Source little luxuries and statement-piece splurges on this side of town.

Stores

Gastown Gift Guide: 13 Great Presents to Cover Everyone on Your List

Your go-to 'hood for vintage-inspired pieces designed to please the modern Vancouverite.

Stores

9 Great Gifts You Can Snag in Downtown Vancouver

Hit the Granville strip, then pop over to Yaletown and get your list checked off in an afternoon.

city

2 Fun Things Vancouverites Can Do That Also Make a Difference in a Post-Trump World

city

How Is the Counterflow Lane on the Lions Gate Bridge Controlled?

Restaurants

In Review: Fanny Bay Oyster Bar

Restaurants

New Vancouver restaurant to source all ingredients from dumpsters

Kitsilano's Slöp is taking 'zero-waste' to new heights

city

No Laughing Matter

city

It’s time to consider kick-boxing

city

Parkour is Vancouver’s Latest Fitness Craze

city

Mountain Bike All-Star Vaea Verbeeck

Fashion

Lululemon Fans Lined Up for Two Hours for Merchandise

Getting a good run-time tomorrow won’t matter if you don’t look good doing it, right?

city

UBC President Resigns, Gets $446,750

Events

Precocious Teen Hosts Natural-Disaster-Themed Pop-Up Dinner

Obviously you should get a ticket.

Stores

Designer Outlets to Open at YVR July 9

The new open-air mall aims to keep Canadians north of the border.

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The Growing Dispensary Business

Beer

3 Smoky Beers to Try Right Now

Trending now: smokey notes in your pint glass

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