As the summer sun beats back the grey drizzle of spring, Victorians head to the beach. BC’s capital is surrounded by shoreline, with some of its best beaches tucked away in lovely neighbourhoods or a short walk from downtown. Here are some of Victoria‘s best places to play by the sea, catch some sun and dig your toes into the […]

Function Junction, 10 minutes south of Whistler Village, has always been a unique space. Historically, it’s a place locals have gone to pick something up from the hardware store, or to drop off recycling and used clothes. This reputation for “function” has fostered a belief that there is nothing here for non-locals, but in reality there […]

Summer Solstice marks the longest day of the year, and here in Canada, June 21 also signals National Aboriginal Day — a spirited celebration of the vibrant cultures and traditions of the country’s Aboriginal people. National Aboriginal Day is an opportunity to learn more about the different heritages, languages and traditions of Aboriginal people in […]

Whether you’re challenging yourself with your favourite outdoor pursuit or exploring one of BC’s renowned cities, you’re going to need food to fuel your day. Luckily, BC is full of mouth-watering restaurants to satisfy your hunger. With options ranging from fresh seafood straight from the Pacific to produce grown at local farms and go-to classics like burgers and fries, here are […]

BC is big. Really big. The states of Oregon and Texas combined would fit inside our borders. And in an area this vast, there are all kinds of options available to get you from A to B. Here are ten ways locals got out and explored BC. 1. Flying over Vancouver in a seaplane   Happy Friday […]

Home to one of the most popular beaches in Vancouver, Kitsilano (dubbed “Kits” by locals) hugs the shore before rising steeply up to 4th Ave, the neighbourhood’s main thoroughfare. Whether you’re after a casual drink or an award-winning meal, Kits has dozens of exceptional restaurants and bars to check out. Here are eight of my favourites. […]