Stumped on where to go or what to do on your next date in Metro Vancouver? We’ve already written a freakishly long article with over 100 different Metro Vancouver date ideas, but for those who just want a list to work from, we decided to create a handy spreadsheet too so you can navigate all … Read more
If you’re wondering how to renew your passport in Vancouver, BC, this overly detailed guide is for you. You’ve probably heard by now that passport renewals are a complicated mess, that waiting times are excruciating, and (at the peak of the chaos) people were literally hiring folks to wait in line for them overnight. Luckily, … Read more
What is there to do in Vancouver when it rains? Well, honestly, the classic Vancouverite response to this would be: put on a solid rain jacket and do whatever you’d do on a nice day. But hey, if you find that kind of answer annoying, you’re in the right place. After all, sometimes you want … Read more
Sandwiched between the ultra-cool neighbourhoods of Kitsilano and Mount Pleasant, Vancouver’s Fairview often feels like an awkward middle child. The culprit? In our eyes, it’s a lack of cohesive identity. Unlike some other Vancouver neighbourhoods who have become known for a particular personality/stereotype, Fairview is a bit all over the place – at once having … Read more
Looking for a list of the best happy hours in downtown Vancouver? From mouthwatering tacos and slurpworthy oysters to beers, wine and cocktails galore, happy hour downtown has plenty of offer those who are A-OK with leaving work a little early. We love doing Happy Hour downtown. It’s one of our go-to date ideas because … Read more
From scenic seawall views and iconic public art to some of the city’s best foodie hotspots, there’s plenty of options for those seeking fun things to do in Coal Harbour. While firmly in the heart of Vancouver’s Downtown Core, there’s a sense of serenity around this area that you won’t find in other parts of … Read more
From its world famous market and award winning improv to shops, restaurants, and views galore, there truly is no shortage of fun things to do on Granville Island, for visitors and locals alike. Touristy as it may be, we love a good visit to Granville Island (which officially belongs to Vancouver’s Fairview neighbourhood). There’s just … Read more
From record-breaking ice cream shops and colourful heritage homes to breweries and cafes galore, there are a lot of things to do in Vancouver’s Strathcona neighbourhood. After all, this is actually Vancouver’s oldest residential neighbourhood, with origins tracing back to the city’s founding, thanks to its proximity to the nearby railway terminus. And while large … Read more
Vancouverites like to argue about a lot of things, from where to find the best donuts in town to the top brunch spots in Downtown Vancouver. One fact however is considered an accepted universal truth – for lovers of craft beer, there are a lot of great breweries to visit in Mount Pleasant. Whether you’re … Read more
Looking for the best bars in Vancouver with tasty drinks and immaculate vibes? We here at Vancouver Tips love a good evening out, and while we’re most often found hanging at one of Vancouver’s ten million breweries, we like to class things up now and again with nice cocktails and an atmospheric vibe to match. … Read more