Shipyards Night Market. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Vision Event Photography Inc. 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 community markets.   Trout Lake Farmers’ Market Trout Lake Farmers’ Market. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Nelson Mouellic East Vancouver’s Trout Lake Farmers’ Market celebrates its 25th season this year. It’s one of the city’s biggest farmers’ markets with over 60 vendors. The market is open each Saturday between ear ..read more

Photo: Park Royal 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 variety of shopping experiences, from extensive shopping centres to local boutiques specializing in sustainable artisanal products. Shopping Centres Photo: Pacific Centre Vancouver has numerous shopping centres where you can find all your favourite national and global brands. CF Pacific Centre is located in the heart of downtown. It’s anchored by department stores Hudson’s Bay and hi ..read more

Nine totem poles stand tall in Stanley Park (Tourism Vancouver/Kazutoish Yoshimura). In a city surrounded by nature, Stanley Park adds even more greenspace to the heart of Vancouver. Locals and visitors alike love strolling the seawall, exploring the forest, learning about plants, animals, and Indigenous culture, and so much more. Walk or Bike the Seawall Walkers and cyclists on the Stanley Park Seawall. Photo: Destination BC/Heath Moffatt The oceanside Stanley Park Seawall is a must-do for visitors to Vancouver. It encircles the park and has separate lanes for pedestrians and cyclists. P ..read more

Photo: Tilly Nelson/VICF Prepare to spend some quality time at one of Vancouver’s many upcoming big family events this spring. As the school year gets closer to the end, with summer break on the horizon, there are a handful of stimulating activities, festivals, and exhibitions aimed at entertaining both kids and adults coming soon for families to gather for a whole day of fun together. Science World Dream Tomorrow Today, Photo: Science World Step into a world of innovation and creative thinking by exploring Science World‘s latest immersive, hands-on exhibition, Dream Tomorrow Today, from n ..read more

A Bigg’s killer whale breaches. Photo: Ashley Keegan/Wild Whales Vancouver With hundreds of whales migrating through its waters, Vancouver is one of the best places to go whale watching.   When is Whale Watching Season? While you can see whales in Vancouver year-round, peak season is between March and October. The whales follow their prey around the region so there is no “best” time of day or month to go during the season. Tour operators use radios to communicate with each other and with spotters to help find the best wildlife sighting locations each day. Each day on the water is differ ..read more

Cycling in Coal Harbour. Photo: Tourism Vancouver / Hubert Kang Vancouver is consistently rated one of the greenest cities in the world, so it should be no surprise that our city loves to celebrate Earth Day each April. From museum exhibits to shoreline clean-ups to street festivals and more, here’s what to do on Earth Day 2024. What is Earth Day? Each year people around the world celebrate Earth Day on April 22. Started in 1970, Earth Day is both a celebration of the natural world and a call to action for global citizens to safeguard our planet. In 2024, the Earth Day theme is Planet vs. P ..read more

Eunoia at the Firehall Arts Centre; Photo: Jeremy Mimnagh With its vibrant arts and culture scene, Vancouver hosts a wide variety of different dance performances, ranging from classical ballet to expressive modern dance. This spring has a diverse line-up of dance performances, rich in talent, narrative, and intricate choreography. Ballet BC’s FOR EVER FOR EVER; Photo: Ballet BC Since 1986, Ballet BC has been the foremost contemporary dance company in the city, continuing to push the boundaries of both artistry and athleticism with their spellbinding productions. The 2023/24 season has alre ..read more

Panorama Trail at the Sea to Sky Gondola. Photo Credit: Tara O’Grady No car? No problem. It’s easy to explore the forests, mountains, beaches, and islands outside Vancouver on a car-free day trip thanks to public transit, shuttle buses, and ferries.   Lonsdale Quay Market and Capilano Suspension Bridge Cliffwalk at the Capilano Suspension Bridge. Photo: Destination Canada Combine two of the North Shore’s best attractions to make an incredible day trip. Take the Seabus from Waterfront Station across Vancouver’s harbour. The ride takes 15 minutes and has great views. On the other side ..read more

Photo: Tap & Barrel – Bridges 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 incredible bar talent mean that there are plenty of places where you can catch some rays while trying out a new hazy IPA or sipping a well-crafted cocktail. Here is a list of bars and breweries with vibrant patios to check out this spring and summer. Travel by transit as well as bike so that you can curate your own brewery/bar tour of the city. Many of these patio ..read more

BMO Vancouver Marathon, Photo: Richard Lam/RUNVAN As we move further into spring and the weather gets warmer, Vancouverites and visitors are gearing up for more fun in the sun. Whether you’re there to support a friend or cheer on all the runners, watching a race has an eclectic atmosphere and unmissable community spirit to Vancouver that you won’t want to miss. Sun Run Photo: Vancouver Sun Run The annual Vancouver Sun Run is Canada’s largest running event, encompassing parts of Coal Harbour, the West End, Kitsilano, and False Creek, on April 21. Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the annual ..read more