We love spending time at English Bay, but when it comes to finding food before or after our visit, it’s always a bit of a nightmare. Sure there’s a ton of takeout-oriented places, but what if you actually want to sit down and enjoy a meal? Don’t worry – in this post, we’ll be sharing … Read more
Hunting for Tuesday drink specials in Downtown Vancouver? You’re in luck! Tuesdays happen to be a cheap day to go out downtown… and we’re here to spill the beans on where to go. From Taco Tuesday specials to half price wine nights, we’ve scoured the Web to find some of the best Tuesday drink specials … Read more
Looking for Monday drink specials in Downtown Vancouver? We love a good happy hour, but sometimes it’s tough to squeeze in all the fun before 6pm. So, we did what any sane people would do: we scoured the Internet for downtown Vancouver drink specials that run all day on Mondays. In this post, we’ll be … Read more
Whether you’re looking for aesthetic cafés or iconic Vancouver backdrops, there’s no shortage of Instagrammable places in Gastown to photograph. Once the city’s original downtown core, today Gastown is like a little time capsule filled with cobblestoned streets, vintage lamp posts, and Victorian buildings that house a myriad of boutiques, restaurants, bars, and….. tourists. But … Read more
Wondering where to watch sunset in Vancouver? Whether you’re hunting for a nice date spot or beautiful vistas for photography, there are plenty of Vancouver sunset views that will leave you starry-eyed and drooling. As a coastal, mountainous city, we’re sure nobody is surprised that Vancouver has some glorious spots to watch the sun come … Read more
From crispy coffee buns and decadent cheesecake to ice cream rolls and fresh-baked pastries, those looking for dessert in Downtown Vancouver are SPOILED (seriously spoiled) for choice. Getting dessert downtown makes for a great hangout or date when bundled with another activity, like happy hour, shopping or another one of our fun Vancouver date ideas. … Read more
Looking for cheap places to eat in Downtown Vancouver? We’ve been frequenting the area ever since we were broke teenagers, bumming around Robson Street just for the fun of it… so yes, we know a thing or two about where to find cheap food downtown, especially now that we live in the area. And while … Read more
From lush Chinese gardens to a variety of lip-smacking eats, there’s no shortage of things to do in Vancouver’s Chinatown, which is (fun fact) the largest one that Canada has to offer. Growing up in a Chinese-Canadian household in Vancouver, I have fond memories heading to Chinatown for groceries and bakery treats on weekends, and … Read more
In charge of date night this week? Looking for a master list of adorable, romantic, adventurous and FUN Vancouver date ideas that fit every price point? Ohhhh we hope you’re ready. We here at Vancouver Tips have been going on dates in Vancouver for decades… and we know the struggle of finding unique and fun … Read more
If you’re looking for fun things to do in Vancouver’s Kerrisdale neighbourhood, you’re in the right place. A lot of Vancouverites readily dismiss Kerrisdale as a dull residential hub, but we actually really enjoy visiting Kerrisdale Village (AKA “The Village”) from time to time, especially when the sun’s out. Sure, Kerrisdale isn’t considered the “coolest” … Read more