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The air is crisp and the leaves are changing – it’s harvest time. Celebrate the bounty of fall by eating your way through local restaurants, markets, and farms.   Shop at a Farmer’s Market...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/09/16/celebrate-the-fall-harvest-in-vancouver/

The release of the 2024 edition of MICHELIN Guide Vancouver is set for October 3, bringing the possibility of further stars and distinctions for local restaurants. The highly anticipated reveal w...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/09/12/the-diverse-and-fresh-flavours-of-kitsilano/

Vancouver’s cocktail scene continues to grow and diversify, a testament to the talent and innovation of its bartenders. At restaurants, scenic bars and lounges, and speakeasies, you can enjoy l...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/09/05/spirit-free-drinking-in-vancouver-non-alcoholic-cocktails-and-liquor-stores/

Vancouver’s proximity to nature provides unique access to fresh foraged ingredients, such as mushrooms. Foraging is more than just harvesting from the land: it’s an ethical practice rooted in...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/08/27/foraging-tours-mushroom-vendors-and-locavore-restaurants-in-vancouver/

As summer rolls into fall, the apple harvest begins. Celebrate in Vancouver by visiting an orchard, shopping at a farmers market, or attending an apple festival.   UBC Apple Festival Every fall ...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/08/26/how-to-enjoy-the-apple-harvest-in-fall-2024/

Vancouver has a thriving craft distillery scene, with local artisans showcasing their passion and talent in unique spirits. Among local distilleries, gin has become increasingly popular, with man...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/08/13/get-to-know-local-and-international-craft-distilleries-at-the-inaugural-bc-gin-festival/

The largest Indigenous and BIPOC festival in North America (Turtle Island) is returning this summer. Since it launched in 2021, Turtle Island Festival has brought together Indigenous and BIPOC ar...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/08/09/talented-indigenous-artists-take-the-stage-at-turtle-island-festival/

Vancouver’s Chinatown has rich historical significance as well as continues to be the vibrant cultural heart of the city’s Chinese Canadian community. Since 2021, Light Up Chinatown! has serv...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/08/06/light-up-chinatown-celebrates-heritage-and-joyful-community/

Vancouver bartenders are incredibly skilled, crafting classic cocktails as well as inventive creations inspired by fresh regional ingredients and spirits from local distilleries. This summer, tak...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/07/30/where-to-have-a-refreshing-cocktail-in-vancouver-this-summer/

Vancouver food establishments enjoy incredible access to local farmers, the ocean, as well as the province’s wineries, breweries, and distilleries. Summer eating is abundant in the city, with n...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/07/23/where-to-find-fresh-bc-foods-this-summer-in-vancouver/

A love of dumplings unites people across cultures. Due to Vancouver’s multiculturalism, there is an array of different dumplings at its many restaurants, food vendors, and upcoming BC Dumpling ...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/07/16/feast-on-diverse-and-delectable-dumplings-at-the-bc-dumpling-festival/

Vancouver is home to many makers who love to showcase their talent at small markets around the city. Especially on sunny summer days, pop-up markets are an amazing way to spend your time, browsin...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/07/11/pop-up-markets-to-visit-this-summer-in-vancouver/

There’s still time to grab a sweet treat at the Vancouver Ice Cream Festival, on until August 5th. With 29 participating vendors at local businesses across the city and dozens of decadent limit...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/07/10/last-days-of-the-vancouver-ice-cream-festival-get-your-scoop/

There are few things better than spending a hot summer day watching the Vancouver Canadians, the 2023 Northwest League (NWL) Championship-winning, High-A farm team of the Toronto Blue Jays, play ...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/07/05/canadians-baseball/

Vancouver is fortunate to have a thriving local food scene, with lively farmers markets, nearby farms to visit, as well as restaurants that forge strong ties with nearby producers. The abundance ...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/07/04/get-to-know-your-local-producers-long-table-dinners-and-farm-events/

Let Vancouver’s fresh air and natural surroundings rejuvenate you as you explore the city. Vancouver’s history of climate action dates back to the 1990s and today our city is recognized as a ...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/06/26/sustainable-summer-travel-in-vancouver/

It’s time to celebrate the summer by grooving out to some great live music at one of Vancouver’s many outdoor festivals or events. Travel to different unique locations and venues around the c...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/06/21/outdoor-summer-music/

With summer weather comes patio season. Soak up the sun on Vancouver’s diverse rooftop patios. You can enjoy city views, garden oases, laid-back hang spaces, and mountain-top panoramas.   Lift...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/06/19/dining-in-the-sun-rooftop-bars-and-restaurants-in-vancouver/

As one of the city’s most charming and extensive green spaces, VanDusen Botanical Garden is truly a special place. This summer, VanDusen welcomes visitors not only to marvel at thousands of dif...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/06/18/delight-in-the-sweet-sounds-of-summer-at-vandusen-botanical-gardens-concert-series/

Vancouver’s diversity gets particularly showcased during the summer months when streets and parks come alive with festivities. The backdrop of mountains, forest, and ocean adds unparalleled nat...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/06/13/eat-dance-and-celebrate-at-summer-cultural-festivals-in-vancouver/

Summer in Vancouver also means tons of fun outdoor beer, wine, spirits, and cocktail festivals where visitors can enjoy local and international drinks in a festival setting with good music, a liv...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/06/11/summer-festivals/

Vancouver’s diverse population means that our culinary scene has variety you can’t find anywhere else. Here are eight unique only-in-Vancouver dining experiences you won’t want to miss.   ...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/05/22/check-out-these-unique-vancouver-bars-and-restaurants-with-a-twist/

The details for the 36th annual Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival (June 22-23, 2024) are out—and this year promises to be bold, expansive, and reflective of everyone in the city. The Festiva...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/05/21/concord-pacific-dragon-boat-festival-returns-for-the-ultimate-summer-kickoff/

Night Market season has launched in Vancouver, running now until the beginning of the fall. Farmer’s markets have also ramped up, as a wider array of seasonal local produce starts to become ava...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/05/14/enjoy-bustling-night-markets-and-farmers-markets-in-vancouver/

Surrounded by natural beauty, Vancouver lends itself to a lifestyle that focuses on health and sustainability. People’s commitment to wellness means there are many ways to eat plant-based in th...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/05/10/conscious-consumption-at-vancouvers-planted-expo-and-plant-based-eateries/

After changes to local liquor laws a decade ago, the craft spirit scene in Vancouver has swelled. Our city’s distilleries focus on local ingredients and small-batch production to create premium...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/05/08/where-to-try-craft-spirits-in-vancouver/

Western Canada’s largest showcasing of African and Caribbean goods, culture, and entertainment is coming to Vancouver next month. Home to a multitude of diverse communities, Vancouver is the id...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/05/07/celebrate-african-and-caribbean-culture-and-products-at-vancouvers-afro-world-expo/

Vancouver has a diverse food scene with world-class chefs making food from around the globe. If you’re up for a culinary adventure, you won’t want to miss these upcoming tasting events.   Br...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/05/06/tasting-events-in-vancouver-you-wont-want-to-miss/

With the return of warmer weather, it’s market season in Vancouver. Shop for fresh produce, handmade goods, delicious food and more from local vendors at farmers’ markets, craft markets, and ...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/04/24/spring-and-summer-markets-around-vancouver/

Spring brings with it the promise of new beginnings due to the warmer weather and the blooming of flowers in the city. Also, if you’re in the mood for a wardrobe refresh, Vancouver has a wide v...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/04/23/spring-shopping-in-vancouver-diverse-local-and-sustainable/

With the arrival of warm weather, Vancouverites are flocking to the many spectacular patios in the city for lively hanging out and drinking. Vancouver’s diverse craft beer scene as well as its ...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/04/12/fun-vancouver-breweries-and-bars-for-lively-outdoor-sipping/

Vancouver’s rich diversity gets showcased in the many cultural cuisines offered by local food trucks. Paired with Vancouver’s West Coast location, the city’s food trucks enjoy some of the m...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/04/02/enjoy-delicious-eats-from-vancouver-food-trucks/

On March 23, 2024, from 8:30pm to 9:30pm, people around the world are encouraged to go “lights off” and spend 60 minutes contemplating and committing to action to further the well-being of th...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/03/22/earth-hour-where-and-how-to-learn-about-sustainable-vancouver/

Maybe you’ve heard about the Vancouver Canucks‘ improbable 2023/24 hockey season so far, as they sit atop the Pacific Division and Western Conference and second overall in the entire NHL, on ...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/03/12/canucks-games/

The Easter weekend falls March 29 to April 1, 2024, which means it’s time to start booking your Easter gatherings at local restaurants. Establishments in town are offering Easter brunches and d...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/03/07/10-brunch-and-dinner-options-for-sumptuous-and-diverse-easter-dining-in-vancouver/

On Friday, March 8, 2024, events to commemorate International Women’s Day will take place all across the world. Here, in Vancouver, there are a wide variety of happenings on and around March 8 ...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/03/05/10-ways-to-celebrate-international-womens-day-in-vancouver/

The Nisga’a Nation, whose traditional territories are located in northwestern British Columbia, celebrate their New Year, Hoobiyee, in February and March. Over 6,000 people strong, members of t...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/02/29/celebrate-hoobiyee-2024-with-the-nisgaa-tsamiks-vancouver-society/

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. Celebrate the luck of the Irish before and on March 17 at some of the city’s best Celtic-themed events and venues highlighting Vancouver’s stron...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/02/27/st-patricks-day/

Vancouver has a thriving cocktail culture, with outstanding bartenders, restaurants with stellar drink programs, and both new and long-standing bars and lounges for sipping well-crafted cocktails...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/02/20/celebrate-talented-local-and-international-bartenders-during-vancouver-cocktail-week/

Vancouver is a multicultural city, so it should be no surprise that our city is home to lots of unique food trucks. Here’s where to try food from across Canada and around the world.   Where to...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/02/14/7-unique-food-trucks-to-try-in-vancouver/

The 45th annual Vancouver International Wine Festival (VIWF) welcomes 149 wineries from 12 countries around the world when it returns for eight days of wine-centric events, seminars, tastings, an...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/02/09/wine-festival/

Celebrate Valentine’s (or Galentine’s) Day with hand-crafted chocolates, pies, cream puffs, cupcakes, and more from Vancouver’s best bakeries, patisseries, and chocolatiers. Tip: Pre-order ...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/02/07/10-valentines-day-treats-to-try-in-vancouver-in-2024/

No matter if you’re celebrating Valentine’s with your boo or Galentine’s Day with your bestie, there are plenty of romantic things to do in Vancouver. Head to the spa, drink hot chocolate, ...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/02/05/how-to-spend-valentines-day-in-vancouver-in-2024/

With the Year of the Dragon set to commence on February 10, 2024, it’s time to gather friends and family to celebrate the prosperity of the next year. As a bustling hub of the province—and th...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/01/29/5-unmissable-vancouver-events-for-lunar-new-year/

On February 10, 2024, the Lunar New Year begins, ushering in what promises to be an exciting and auspicious time. The Year of the Dragon is characterized by good fortune, strength, and drive. As ...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/01/26/year-of-the-dragon-vancouver-restaurants-for-celebrating-lunar-new-year/

Watch the sunset from a mountain top, then swish downhill on lighted runs while the city lights twinkle beneath you – that’s night skiing in Vancouver. Here’s how to make it happen, plus wh...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/01/24/how-to-night-ski-and-apres-in-vancouver/

From beach walks to ski slopes with breaks for incredible food, sightseeing, and art, you can experience Vancouver’s nature, adventure, and culture all in one amazing winter day.   Breakfast i...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/01/22/one-amazing-winter-day-in-vancouver/

Vancouver has pledged to being a City of Reconciliation, with a Reconciliation Framework adopted in 2014. Part of reconciliation is about further education and celebration of the rich cultures of...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/01/16/5-ways-to-learn-more-about-indigenous-cultures-this-year-in-vancouver/

Beat the winter chill with a warm mug of hot chocolate. The Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival is celebrating its 14th year with over 160 types of hot chocolate.   The 2024 edition of the Vancouve...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/01/15/try-over-160-types-of-hot-chocolate-at-the-2024-vancouver-hot-chocolate-festival/

The Dine Out Vancouver Festival (DOVF) restaurants menus have been released—and this year’s multi-course offerings promise to be incredibly delicious. With nearly 400 restaurants participatin...

https://www.insidevancouver.ca/2024/01/11/book-diverse-multi-course-meals-dine-out-vancouver-festival-menus-are-now-live/