Home Decor At Home With Canucks Forward J.T. Miller and Interior Designer Natalie Miller in Vancouver
Restaurants 20-plus Award-Winning Restaurants Participating in Dine Out 2025 These eateries are on our don't-miss list for Vancouver's favourite week of dining.
Restaurants 25 Things to Eat and Drink in 2025 This is your guide to eating and drinking in the city in 2025.
Food News Breaking: Chef Angus An to Open New Restaurant in the West End Sainam set to open this spring. Here is everything we know so far.
2025 You’re Invited to the 36th Annual Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards! Tickets are on sale now for our annual celebration of the best in the Vancouver restaurant scene.
Food News Breaking: The Team Behind Caramba and Quattro Bring New Restaurant to Whistler Lorette Brasserie set to open this spring. Here's what you need to know.
Bars and Lounges Prophecy Gets in On the Bartender Exchange Big Time They're welcoming Eric van Beek from Handshake, the World's reigning #1 bar
Home Decor At Home With Canucks Forward J.T. Miller and Interior Designer Natalie Miller in Vancouver Interior designer Natalie Miller and her husband, Canucks forward J.T., have found a home on the West Coast after several years stateside.
Events You’re Invited to Vanmag x Bad Academy’s Vision Board Workshop Whether you're ready to envision your future or just want to get wild with some scissors and glue, this arts workshop is for you.
Weddings Winter Wedding Florals: Bold Trends for the Snowy Season The weather may be cold, but these winter floral trends are hot, hot, hot.
Weddings The Best Venues in B.C. for a Dreamy Winter Wedding Winter is the ideal time to celebrate love in the great indoors.
Bars and Lounges The Best Happy Hours to Hit Right Now: January Edition Writer and deal-hunter Nikki Bayley is back with another edition of her new happy hour column.
2025 These Are the Finalists for the Best Upscale, Best Casual and Best New Restaurants in Vancouver We're announcing three more categories of world-class finalists.
2025 These Are the Finalists for the 2025 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards Study up on this monster list of the city's best restaurants, and then get ready to vote in our Readers' Choice Division.
Stores 9 Expert Tips for Getting the Coolest (Real) Vintage Clothes Up your style game, sustainably, thanks to tips from local experts.
Vacations Where Vancouverites Should Eat in Montreal The art scene, the Biosphere and the shopping are nice and all... but the food is going to be the star of your trip.
city The Most-Read Vancouver Magazine Stories of 2024 You guys are obsessed with food stories, as per usual.
Spirits There’s a Booze-Free Bottle Shop Boom Happening Right Now Here are three spots to grab alcohol-free options... for Dry January and beyond.
Arts and Culture The Best Arts and Culture Events of 2024, According to Our Editors Editor's Pick When we managed to leave the magazine office this year, we found plenty of good times.
Arts and Culture Vancouver Choir Outside Voices Covers Fleetwood Mac and Rehearses in the Park No auditions, just vibes—Outside Voices is bringing community, joy and 'Rumours' to the masses.
Weddings Real Weddings: These Are the Top Trends for Winter Wedding Dresses, According to Vancouver Wedding Experts We grilled wedding dress experts about the season’s biggest trends to ensure you’re dressed to impress on the big day.
Fashion 6 Waterproof Boots to Get You Through the Winter in Style Chilly, wet days are ahead. Prep those feet.
drink The Best Beverages Our Editors Drank in 2024 Editor's Pick From cold-brew coffees to cozy homemade eggnogs, these are our favourite drinks for 2024.
taste 7 Must-Try Holiday Desserts in Vancouver From festive pastries to indulgent chocolates—easy-to-serve treats that add a touch of charm to your holiday gatherings.
city Know-it-All: Why Is it Called False Creek? A lazy mistake a hundred-plus years ago still haunts the inlet to this day.
drink The Best Wines to Bring to a Holiday Party (And Their Alcohol-Free Alternatives) What to drink on the party circuit this season—whether you're boozing it up, getting a jump on Dry January or finding yourself somewhere inbetween.
Fashion A Bronze Age Designer Renée Power Creates Whimsical, Feminine pieces A Bronze Age puts a bow on form and function.
Stores 7 Thrift Stores Ideal For Last Minute Gifting These consignments and thrift stores are full of one-of-a-kind gifs (at a reasonable price).
city The Playlist: Amanda Sum Wiggles in the Kitchen to Remi Wolf and Gets Hyped Up With Vulfpeck Here's what makes up the singer-songwriter's pop-culture diet right now.
Weddings Real Weddings: Why Choose Between a Winter Wedding and a Beach Wedding When You Can Get Married in the Tofino Snow? A December wedding in Tofino brings the magic.
taste 15-Plus Vancouver Restaurants Where You Can Still Book or Order Christmas Dinner From dine-in feasts to take-out delicacies, these local restaurants are making Christmas Day and Eve stress-free with their takes on holiday classics.
city The Big Real Estate Q: If We Need More Housing, Why Can’t We Just Build It? It’s no secret that Vancouver has a housing problem. But if the issue is supply, then shouldn’t the solution be simple?
Restaurants Michelin Misses: The Best Restaurants Michelin Forgot In Its 2024 Awards The Michelin Awards highlight some of the city’s best restaurants—and then totally drop the ball with our other worthy contenders.
Bars and Lounges The Best Happy Hours to Hit Right Now Save a little, sip a lot. In our new Happy Hour column, writer Nikki Bayley tracks down the best early-bird drink deals in town.
style Editors’ Picks: What’s On Our Wish List This Holiday Season Editor's Pick What the editors of Vancouver magazine are asking Santa for this year.
Spirits Whistler’s Too-Cozy Whisky Lounge, the Library, Returns for a Second Year Legendary whisky-maker The Macallan reopens its cozy pop-up bar in Whistler.
Wine Forget the Classic Chard: Here Are the Challenge-Yourself Bottles to Bring to Holiday Dinner Challenge your family a little (but not too much) with these off-the-beaten-path wine picks.
city The Playlist: Rom-Com Author Katrina Kwan Loves Anime and Nerd Podcasts She writes fantasy novels and quirky romances, and still finds the time to squeeze in time with her fave anime show.
style 10 Gifts for Men Who Live in Vancouver A roundup of excellent gifts for the men in your life (no wallets, we're not amateurs).
Restaurants The Review: Casa Molina Is So Much More Than Paella Mount Pleasant’s newest Spanish restaurant is cozy, unpretentious and just plain delicious.
Vacations Where to Stay Next Time You’re in Toronto Beautiful boutique hotels that make a visit to our nemesis city worth a trip.
Wine Laughing Stock Vineyards is Offering the Ultimate Financial Giveaway Sponsored Content Laughing Stock Vineyards has partnered with Ocean 6 Wealth Advisory to provide financial tips for the holiday season and beyond focused on how to grow your wealth and plan for your financial future.
city Tickets Going Fast to VanMag’s 2025 Power 50 Party Grab your ticket now to celebrate the people who power this city.
taste Ranking Everything We Ate at the Vancouver Christmas Market in 2024 The Vancouver Christmas Market is known for its cozy, indulgent food—here's our review.
Fashion 7 Very Cozy, Very Stylish Ways to Celebrate Sweater Weather As the days turn grey, we’re trading in our swimwear for cozy knits; here’s your guide to the best of the season.
Restaurants How Many of These New Restaurants Have You Tried? A trifecta of new(ish) rooms well worth your time.
city Party Pics: Taylor Swift Tickets Are Taking Charity Auctions to the Next Level This season, charity events have received incredible windfalls and shattered fundraising records thanks to donated Taylor Swift tickets on the auction block.
style 10 Gifts for Grandparents That Will Get You in the Will Excellent gifts for beefing up that inheritance good will. Just kidding. Mostly.
city The Holiday Hit List: The Best Festive (and Non-Festive) Events to Check Out in Vancouver This Winter Everything you need to keep on holly-ing and jolly-ing through to February
Events December Food Events in Vancouver: Where to Feast This Month Don't sleep on these delicious food and drink events in Vancouver.
city 13 Taylor Swift Events to Attend in Vancouver During the Eras Tour Swiftie-themed events in Vancouver to drown your Ticketmaster sorrows in.
Food News Breaking: The Team Behind Maxine’s Brings New Italian Restaurant to East Van Folietta set to open in 2025. Here's everything we know so far.
style 11 Vancouver Experience Gifts That Make Memories Instead of Waste Concert tickets, glassblowing classes, wine tours and more ideas for Vancouver experience gifts.
Stores The VanMag Wish Book: 47 Very Cool Things to Give This Christmas From Very Cool Vancouver Stores Dozens or great gift ideas from our editors' fave local shopping spots.
Restaurants Must-Try Vancouver Dish: Pistachio-Crusted Lamb from Méreon Bistro This elevated bistro dish is worthy of the trip across the bridge.
city We Want to Hear From You: What Powers This City? We're gearing up for our Power 50 issue and need your help.
style Gift Idea for Your Wellness-Obsessed Friend: Loba’s Chic, Designed-in-Vancouver Pill Organizers The brand's "smart" pill organizers are stylish enough to deserve a spot on the counter.
Fashion Fluevog’s Collab with Anna Sui Is a ’90s Dream The re-release of the butterfly appliqué adorned shoes feel both nostalgic and current.
Home Decor At Home With Goh Ballet Director Chan Hon Goh Vancouver’s ballerina queen welcomes us in to explore a beautifully choreographed home.
city 5 Things to Do in Vancouver This Week (November 18-24) A femme hip-hop dance party at the Fox, holiday card art, dark matter and cocktails at the Space Centre and more.
Stores What to Buy Vancouver Kids for Christmas, According to the Kids What a four-, six-, 10- and 15-year-old are putting on their wish lists this holiday season.
Restaurants Now Open: Elem Debuts with Bold Flavours and Pitch-Perfect Technique The new restaurant from Vish Mayekar is innovative yet refined.
city Giving & Gratitude: Stratford Hall students give back to the community Sponsored Content Stratford Hall’s commitment to giving back is at the heart of its values and students’ curriculum for learning and life
city How Hallmark Movies Get Made How those little guilty-pleasure, made-for-TV movies get made—and become major players in B.C.’s film economy in the process.
city The Playlist: DJ Duo Common People Do the Dishes to Justice and Watch Bad Boys on Repeat What do DJs Adam Fink and Bryan Sea tune into when they're not behind the deck at the Fox? The duo shares their pop culture playlist.
Day Trips Very Good Day Trip Idea: Wine Touring in Langley We love the Okanagan and all, but Langley wine country is here at our front door. Here are the best wineries to hit on your next trip to the Fraser Valley.
Spirits Everything You Need to Know About the 2024 Fall BCL Spirits Release Yet again, all the intel you need to game the monopoly and snag the best bottles.
Restaurants Fanny Bay’s New Chef Is Making Waves Chef Alex Guido brings seasonality and an international POV to the Michelin-recommended restaurant.
city 5 Things to Do in Vancouver This Week (November 12-17) From a Bollywood-style heist film and live art crawls to satirical Broadway hits—here’s how to make your week unforgettable.
Restaurants Hot Tip: The Lounge at Bacchus Is the Ideal Fall Date Night Spot The fireplace is calling.
Wine Everything you need to know about sake and how to make it your new favourite pairing project Sponsored Content From November 13-30, 18 Vancouver restaurants will be taking guests on a tasting tour of Premium Japanese saké with specially selected flights or pairing menus
Restaurants Best Thing(s) I Ate This Month: Sloppy Joes and Fresh Focaccia Two joes you're gonna want to know.
city Discover City Balanced with Nature at York by Listraor Sponsored Content New York-inspired, Vancouver established, York is a collection of unstacked parkfront townhomes offering modern families the perfect balance of city and nature.
city Know It All: Why Is Every Uber Ride in a Tesla Now? The electric car is the ride-share whip of choice, but what’s driving the trend?
Restaurants Long Live the Snack Bar! Good Thief and Meo Celebrate the Art of Drinking and Eating and Drinking Some More Good Thief and Meo turn crazy-delicious bites into fabulous meals.
Food News Vancouver’s Chinese Restaurant Awards Announce Winners Introducing the Chinese Restaurant Award's Elite 15, Best New Restaurant and more.
Restaurants Breaking: Pepino’s Alum Vish Mayekar’s New Restaurant, Elem, Opens November 19 The highly anticipated restaurant and cocktail lab will open its doors with a diverse menu.
Fashion Elevated performance in elegant form: the next generation of Audi Canada Sponsored Content A new chapter in Audi’s story of Vorsprung durch Technik “Progress through Technology” is coming with new models for every driver.
city 5 Things to Do in Vancouver This Week (November 4-10) From sauna art sessions and live queer music at the Birdhouse to a hands-on salsa workshop—here’s how to add some spice to your week.
Stores 16 Vancouver Creatives Share Their Wish List Picks What artists, restaurateurs, publicists, singers, filmmakers, entrepreneurs, wrestlers and Vancouver creatives want for Christmas this year.
Chefs Eaters Gotta Eat: Chambar Chef and Co-Founder Nico Schuermans’ Favourite Eats Around Town Find out where the chef sources funghi pizza, pomegranate molasses and custom cakes so good you could cry.
2025 Vanmag Restaurant Awards 2025: Reader’s Choice FAQ You get a vote in awarding the best restaurants in the city.
2025 Vote Here: 2025 Vanmag Restaurant Awards Readers’ Choice Ballot Voting for the 2025 Vanmag Restaurant Awards Reader's Choice Ballot is now open!
Fashion Listen Up, Shorties: This Petite-Centric Vancouver Brand Is Designing Linen “Jump Sets” You Don’t Need to Hem Miranda Sam brings petite style to new heights with Shortlisted’s matching sets.
city 11 Very Fun Holiday Events Happening This November in Vancouver Get ready to deck the halls with festive concerts, holiday markets and plenty of jolly activities.
city 5 Canadian Mysteries That Bring the Halloween Spirit These Canadian-authored mysteries will keep spooky season going all year.
city Last-Minute Vancouver Halloween Costumes Halloween's tomorrow, but there's still time to show a little Vancouver pride.
city This 8 p.m. Dance Party is the Hottest Ticket in Town For all the 30-plus dance lovers who’ve traded in hangovers for early mornings, Home by Midnight offers a fresh twist on nightlife—one in which you can have your fun and your REM sleep, too.
Events Time to Dine: November’s Best Food and Drink Events in Vancouver Eat, drink, be merry. Mark your calendar for this month's tastiest events.
Restaurants Review: Le Crocodile by Rob Feenie Is an Exercise in Elegance I tried Rob Feenie's newest venture and the results were delicious.
city 5 Things to Do in Vancouver This Week (October 28- November 3) An improvised whodunnit, a play about the Slavic folk witch Baba Yaga, a dance party at Heritage Hall and more.
Home Decor Miele Moments: Rethinking the Hidden Role of Appliances in Our Lives Sponsored Content Rob Davies, design sales expert at Midland Appliance, shares insights on how Miele appliances elevate everyday living.
Food News Vancouver’s Chinese Restaurant Awards Announces Top 30 Long List Here are the top 30 finalists for the 15th annual Chinese Restaurant Awards.
Restaurants Hoshi Sushi at The Sandbar Is a Hidden Gem for Omakase Chef Hoshi brings the heat with his traditional Japanese-meets-Pacific Northwest cuisine.
city 5 Things to Do in Vancouver This Week (October 21-27) A Saturday morning filled with Halloween-themed cartoons and cereal, a hip-hop legend comes to the Rio and a tango show gets you moving.
city City Informer: Why Do Vancouverites Set off Fireworks at Halloween? Halloween fireworks aren't a thing in other places. Why here?
city 5 Things to Do in Vancouver This Week (October 14-20) From salsa classes to harvest festivals and a retro dance party, there are plenty of fun ways to fill your week.
Restaurants Get a Sneak Peek at The Victor’s Exciting New Menu The (delicious) new showcase menu is now available.
Restaurants Alimentaria’s New Coffee Bar, El Cafécito, Is Now Open The one-stop shop slings Mexican coffees, pastries and outrageously good burritos.
Chefs Secret Recipe: Make Beaucoup Bakery’s Sable Cookies At Home A sweet treat to hold you over between visits to Beaucoup.
Fashion Zadel Jewellery Studio—Creating Treasured Heirlooms that Tell Your Story Sponsored Content Adele and Johan Van Tonder bring an approachable, refreshing energy to the luxury jewellery market, offering beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces for every special moment.
drink Where to Find Cozy Cocktails to Keep You Warm This Autumn From mulled wine to boozy chai, these cocktails are keeping us toasty this season.
city 5 Things to Do in Vancouver This Week (October 7-13) Get into the fall spirit with a mushroom show, an aurora-inspired art exhibit, an outsider art fest and more.
city A Digital Graffiti Space Offers a High-Tech Space for Self-Expression From street to screen, Alex Beim’s Graffiti+ is transforming Vancouver’s graffiti scene.
Weekend Getaways Unlock the Magic of Fall in Osoyoos: Here’s Why It’s a Must-Visit Sponsored Content Find out what makes Osoyoos the perfect autumn getaway with outdoor activities, world-class wineries and farm-to-table experiences.
Restaurants Best Thing I Ate: Bar Susu’s Wagyu Pho Tartare Familiar flavours, delivered in a surprising package.
Food News BREAKING: Vancouver Now Has 10 Michelin-Starred Restaurants The 2024 Michelin Star Vancouver Awards announced new additions and recommendations—here are all 76 restaurants on the esteemed list.
Restaurants Over 20 Restaurants Offering Thanksgiving Dinner 2024 in and Around Vancouver From dine-in dinners to take-out feasts, these local restaurants are making Thanksgiving stress-free with their takes on holiday classics.
Wine Is Vancouver Experiencing a Wine Bar Boom? If you’re looking for a wine bar that’s serving up both interesting bottles and good times, you’re in the right place—Vancouver in 2024 is overflowing with options. Welcome to the new wave of wine.
city 5 Things to Do in Vancouver This Week (October 1- 6) Fright Nights return, a world premiere documentary at VIFF and big laughs at the Vancouver Improv Festival—plus more can’t-miss events.
Events October’s Top Food Events in Vancouver: Where to Eat and Drink this Month Don't miss these harvest-season food and drink events in Vancouver.
city Italian elegance is coming to Vancouver: Meet Bassano, a gorgeous, Italian-inspired village in sought-after Brentwood Sponsored Content Treat yourself to fine finishes and world-class amenities at Bassano's residential tower—the first phase in Bassano’s four-tower master plan. Choose from customizable one- to three-bedroom homes selling now.
city Contest: Tell Us Your True Vancouver Ghost Story For a Chance to Win Tell us your true Vancouver-based ghost stories for a chance to win four tickets to Fright Night at Playland.
city Interior Design Show Vancouver Runs All Weekend—Here’s a Sneak Peek The convention centre is packed with design and inspiration September 26 to 28. Here are the can't-miss moments.
Home Decor Home Tour: Inside the Playful West End Apartment of Dilly Dally’s Owners Inside Claire Hutchings and Tyler Quantz’s vintage-inspired kitchen: a space as whimsical and charming as its toy-store-owning residents.
Food News Hey Vegans: Purdys Just Expanded Its Vegan Chocolate Line The new "less-sweet" line was launched in time for International Chocolate Day on September 13.
Restaurants Breaking: The Team Behind Heritage Asian Eatery Is Bringing New Concept to Main Street The new, elevated concept—Heritage Restaurant and Bar—will open at 4242 Main Street October 8. Here's everything we know so far.
city How Cadillac Fairview is building, managing and investing in innovative spaces and initiatives for a better tomorrow Sponsored Content The Stress Less Lunch is just one way Cadillac Fairview endeavors to create vibrant spaces that unite communities and bring individuals together.
city Designer Bryn Davidson Makes Tiny Homes and Big Waves at City Hall The notoriously vocal housing advocate and founder of Lanefab Design/Build is a troublemaker—and that's a good thing.
city 5 Things to Do in Vancouver This Week (September 23-29) An interior design show, a documentary about secretly living in a mall as part of the Vancouver International Film Festival, a Schitt's Creek drag brunch and more.