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
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
From amazing restaurants and bars to great thrifting opportunities, those looking for fun things to do on Vancouver’s Commercial Drive have plenty of choice. Spanning 22 blocks end to end, Commercial Drive (or as it’s known locally “The Drive”) is one of the city’s best known neighborhoods. For a long time, it enjoyed a reputation … 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