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It’s hard to play favourites when you love each issue like your own, saddle-stitched child, but duty calls. Here are our editors' favourite stories of 2025.

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Bottom's up! Our editors drank their way through the city this year, and here's what topped their list.

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A trip to the Islands of Tahiti isn't complete without exploring its unique culinary scene.

Will you hit bingo—sorry, we mean “VANGO”—on your next Vancouver night out?

Hit up the ATM for some cash and then: time for some drag

The top Vancouver magazine stories of the year, as chosen by the readers.

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From goma hamachi in Kits to soy-marinated crab, crying tiger beef and a baked-yogurt parfait, these are the dishes our editors couldn’t stop thinking about in 2025.

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Swimsuit? Check. Hiking boots? Check. Ready for adventure and relaxation? Check. Pack your bags for a bit of everything in French Polynesia—it’s more accessible than you think.

Artist Lizz Miles once had her work featured on Hotel Vancouver's spring window display. Now, Vancouverites can take a smaller piece of her art home at the hotel's holiday pop-up market.

From diving platforms and ballet studios to Canada’s Drag Race stage, two local artists prove the city’s drag scene is as fearless and multifaceted as it gets.

Top Chef alum openings, cool new spaces and street food spots level up.

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With apologies to Mariah Carey, baby, all we want for Christmas is a little more.

Financial issues, licensing limitations and immigration hurdles force the Chinatown restaurant to be put up for sale.

The Orpheum’s nice and all, but live music is alive and well in plenty of other dark rooms around town.

Pinball tournaments, ping pong battles and nostalgic arcade games—here's where to play in Vancouver after dark.

Skip the kitchen stress with take-out feasts, elaborate multi-course dinners and brunch.

Sobriety may be trending, but there are still plenty of delicious ways to imbibe in this city.

Looking for group dinner spots in Vancouver? These restaurants nail the vibe, food and atmosphere

This colourful new pickleball club has us ready to pick up a paddle and head to Capilano.

This pudding pops.

At the heart of the Downtown East Side, 312 Main brings together a community of social equity orginizations under one roof.

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Say goodbye to greasy takeout—family pizza night at home is now a breeze.

The Vancouver International Black Film Festival returns December 5 to 9 with 35 films and an expanded hybrid program.

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Justin Hall, estate winemaker at Nk’Mip Cellars, shares his top holiday hacks, blending Indigenous-inspired practices with personal traditions.

Crispy, golden crepes that demand you get your hands dirty—and it’s absolutely worth it.

Unique pop-ups, handmade goods and festive European charm abound at Vancouver’s holiday markets this December.

New year, same you—but with better plans. RSVP your way into 2026.

Festive feasts and nostalgic cocktails? Breakfast with the jolly old man in red? Grab a fork and say no more.

The seafood and caviar-forward restaurant is the first offering from Vancouver’s newest hospitality group, The Key Collection.

Dunne Cliff’s collections weave academia and whimsy into must-wear pieces.

Join us at the Terminal City Club on February 5 as we unveil our 2026 Power 50 list.

Plus: everything you need to know about this year's Epic pass.

Feel the groove at these Vancouver dance parties—whether DJ sets, emo throwbacks or a little line-dancing is your speed.

There's a right way to give a bottle of wine as a gift, and a wrong way.

The campy, kooky holiday tradition is back for its 13th year running with 'East Van Panto: West Van Story.'

A week-long celebration of the city's best bars, bartenders, mixologists and creative Canadian talent shakes out in March.

Wander through candy-covered creations at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver and support Make-A-Wish Canada while you’re at it.

The first six confirmed vendors have been revealed for the forthcoming Time Out Market Vancouver—with more to come.

The Hallmark leading man is also in the restaurant business; in between these two busy gigs, here's what he's watching, reading and streaming.

Colourful, stackable mugs and investment-worthy denim make the list of Garcia's favourite recent buys.

One of the world’s most ancient games is suddenly so hot right now.

The team behind the Keefer Bar carries on their reputation for great cocktails with new French brasserie June.

What Lab’s two-night fundraiser mixes smashed art, avant-garde performances and heartfelt community energy—plus a few surprise wrestlers.

The Korean restaurant specializing in raw soy-sauce-marinated crab offers a special birthday menu complete with a comforting bowl of uni-laden seaweed soup.

How to carry on after your carry-on has caused you even more stress than usual.

Artists, content creators, restaurateurs, comedians, boutique owners, creative directors and interior designers share what's on their 2025 holiday wish lists.

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B.C.'s independent schools might just have the answer.

Vancouver’s Sushi Hyun, Nero Tondo, Sumibiyaki Arashi and Niwa take spots on the Air Canada Best New Restaurant Top 10 list.

At home with Mon Pitou’s Jesse Hawes and Triet Duong—and, yes, there’s garland galore.

When you're done eating your way down Robson Street or drinking and dancing up Davie, there's plenty more fun to be had in Vancouver's West End.

The esteemed speakers' event returns after an eight-year hiatus on March 8, and limited tickets drop today.

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Meet the event equipment, furniture, decor and tent rental company behind events like TEDx and the Honda Celebration of Light.

What’s on our wish list this holiday season? A smorgasbord of delightful goods from our favourite local brands, shops and makers.

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With guidance from teachers, artificial intelligence assists students at Stratford Hall in becoming critical thinkers and global citizens.

The second location of the family-run restaurant takes a more upscale approach to contemporary Korean cuisine.

Pumpkin-filled and butter-coated “little hats” make for the perfect fall pasta.

All of the relaxation with refreshingly little woo (not that there’s anything wrong with that)!

Every piece from this Vancouver brand is hand-stitched—and blurs the line between feminine and masculine.

Industry experts give their best advice (read this if you don’t know a stitch about sewing)

The fearless punk rocker shares her life on screen and on stage with an intimate acoustic set and audience Q and A at the hometown screening of "Bif Naked: The Documentary."

Hosting isn’t just about the food—it’s about creating a memorable moment at the dining table. Here’s where to source dishware as satisfying as the meal.

Maza Hobbies makes Vancouver (and Toronto) more fun with a passport to new workshops in the city, including rug tufting and cake decorating.

Cold hands, warm plans. Brave the chill for the coolest happenings this side of sweater weather.

Hungry? Thirsty? November 2025 has no shortage of food and drink events—here's where to feast in Vancouver in the coming weeks.

These are the best Chinese restaurants in Vancouver, according to the pros. Now, go get your reservations.

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Gerdene cashmere brings warmth and Mongolian heritage to Vancouverites with its sustainable, high-end clothing.

Here's how artist and illustrator Carson Ting (principal of Chairman Ting Art and Design Studio) would spend his perfect day.

Breweries, vintage shopping, live music and more: what to do in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant neighbourhood the next time you're visiting.

If New York is the city that never sleeps, Vancouver is the city that never stops teasing our tastebuds.

Vancouver film stars and stalwarts Osgood Perkins, Mike Flanagan, Sean Baker, Zach Lipovsky and Finn Wolfhard are among the investors re-upping the historic theatre.

Get your seats and order placed for these game-day specials. First pitch starts at 5 p.m. sharp!

The week-long film festival celebrates the Celtic roots of Samhain in the lead-up to Halloween.

A creamy, spicy, functional take on fall's favourite drink.

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Scrap the fast-food pizza parties in the office kitchen—take your company event to the next level with a meal at Pho & Roll by Wooden Fish.

19 local eateries are embracing the changing seasons, serving up autumn’s best flavours until November 9.

Where the bakery owner goes for deep-dish pizza, dosas and chicken piccata.

The docu-series is hosted by Suresh Doss with appearances by longtime Vanmag Restaurant Awards judges Lee Man and Jenice Yu.

The New York dumpling chain is now open in Vancouver with automated ordering and temperature-controlled food lockers.

Jungle Room shutters, Flamingo House bows out as new players like Mojo Cantina-Izakaya and Giusti open up shop.

The new restaurant replaces El Gato Gab Gab in Mount Pleasant, just a year after Gato's opening.

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Youth homelessness is a call to action, and Family Services of Greater Vancouver says community support is vital.

The beloved Railtown eatery is making a big splash (make that crunch) with a new cacio e pepe potato chip flavour.

We chat with a restaurateur, an importer and a winery owner to see how they're fairing.

Halloween's coming up, but there's still time to show a little Vancouver pride.

Let’s be real—nobody wants another fridge magnet or “I Hiked the Grouse Grind” T-shirt. Skip ’em entirely and capture the spirit of the real Vancity with local designs, snacks and sips from cool Vancouver companies.

East Vancouver-based Fortiv builds creative community through DIY clothing.

The founder of the now-closed Collective Will shares a few of her favourite things.

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Who kept their star? Who is freshly inducted? Who nabbed Bib Gourmand status this year? Read on for all the Michelin Star Vancouver 2025 news.

Owner Tatsuya Kuramori shares Okinawan culture with Vancouverites through hearty bowls of noodles.

Another new sauna spa has opened in Vancouver—this time, focused on the German concept of 'aufguss.'

The Sunshine Coast is named for bright days, but the nights here bring a living kind of light.

A trio of new-ish rooms to put on your radar.

This month is full of Oktoberfest brews, pasta-making dinner parties and autumn-inspired food festivals.

The Michelin Awards highlight some of the city’s best restaurants—and then totally drop the ball with our other worthy contenders.

If you're as nosey as we are, you're going to love this: an intimate look at Vancouverites at home.

From cozy cafés to trendy hot spots, these are our eight must-visit eateries for the best mid-morning meal of the week.

Here's how interior designer Gillian Segal, principal of Gillian Segal Design, would spend her perfect Vancouver day.

At just 23, Baldy turned his love for thrifting into BaldyLox Vintage, a Chinatown shop where fashion, music and community come together.

The Skript Kitchen run by chef Renee Chan makes gluten-free food production easier (and more fun) than ever.

Hospitality veteran Richard Jaffray’s LFG Growth Partners snap up shares in beloved Canadian steakhouse chain.

The global race-slash-spectacle lands at the Convention Centre this December.

Def Leopard and Sarah McLachlan headlined this summer's biggest fundraisers—and big donations followed.

Share your favourite Vancouver dishes, restaurants and watering holes, and win a $200 gift card to Chop Steakhouse.

Though the specific teams playing in Vancouver for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are still unknown, plenty of details are starting to emerge about the global sporting event.

The vintage is being compared to the legendary 1982 bottle and it might not be hyperbole.

Photographer Goran Basarić has been capturing panoramas of Vancouver's Seawall for three decades. Eleven of his best shots showcase just how the city has changed over the years.

Gluten-free friends, we feel you. Suffering celiacs, we see you. Consider this your ultimate guide to eating gluten-free in Vancouver.

There's a bunch of homegrown talent to be found at Interior Design Show Vancouver this weekend.

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Bosch’s smart appliances elevate the functionality of this modern kitchen while seamlessly integrating into a Whistler home design by LRD Studio.

Herschel Supply Co. co-founder Lyndon Cormack designs his Deep Cove home with entertaining in mind—complete with guest cabin.

Where the mixmaster goes for temaki sushi, sea urchin pasta and “the best karaage in town”.

Vancouver’s top tailors have spoken: it’s time to break out the classic looks and earth tones this season.

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The latest wedding ring trend? Making them deeply personal. Here's how couples are customizing their forever pieces with Zadel Jewellery Studio.

Consider these inventive wedding cake trends for a celebratory dessert that takes the you-know-what.

Here’s why it’s never been more important to drink local.

Touring the Railtown townhouse of designer Claire Saksun—a thoughtfully designed respite in the centre of all the action.

Two weddings over one weekend offered creative couple Rebekah Ho and Josh Romyn a chance to have it all.

Elevated “fusion” bites, plus sake and cool cocktails on Commercial Drive.

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Find out what makes Osoyoos the perfect autumn getaway with outdoor activities, world-class wineries and farm-to-table experiences.

Forget the California pinot and French Champagne—we've got excellent subs here in our own backyard.

Two competing passenger ferry empires, one famously unswimmable body of water: who will rule?

Work from more than 90 Canadian artists is up for grabs at this year's auction, all in support of Arts Umbrella.

We’re serving up seven days of unbridled taco love: taco 'bout a good time.

A quartet of shops that make the hunt for the perfect pair of jeans a little less painful.

Sculptor Marie Khouri speaks Arabic, French, Spanish, Italian and English, but her art-filled Kerrisdale home is beyond definition in any dictionary.

Looking for the best day out in Vancouver's Kitsilano? Here are the beaches, shops, spas and restaurants to hit when you're in the 'hood.

If you're game to cross the border, the Michelin-star-packed Hawaii Food and Wine Festival promises a very good time.

Local genre-defying psychedelic cumbia and salsa ensemble Empanadas Ilegales describe their dream Vancouver day.