If you're planning a staycation or a trip to Canada's West Coast, you may want to add a Vancouver hotel to your travel plans. Tripadvisor revealed its Travellers' Choice Awards Best of the Best Hotels in Canada for 2024 and a hotel in Vancouver took the top spot. The awards celebrate the highest level of excellence in travel and are awarded to those hotels that receive a "high volume of above-and-beyond reviews" and opinions from the Tripadvisor community over 12 months. Wedgewood Hotel & Spa in Vancouver was the best of the best according to the list with over 3,000 reviews. See on In ..read more

Are you having trouble coming up with a fun date night that's more original than dinner and a movie? Vancouver is full of exciting events and magical adventures for you and your partner to enjoy so it's time to plan a special day or night out with your loved one. Whether you're looking for a fun night out at a festival or feeling adventurous enough for a road trip, here are 15 dates you can go on this spring. Richmond Night Market See on Instagram Canada's largest night market has kicked off its 2024 season, meaning there's another fun date night option in Metro Vancouver. The Richmond N ..read more

As the summer sun lights up Vancouver's breathtaking landscapes, it's prime time to get active outdoors — and gearing up for your next adventure just got a lot easier. Decathlon, the French sporting goods brand renowned for stocking high-quality, affordable essentials for over 60 sports and activities, has just opened its first B.C. location at Metropolis at Metrotown, Burnaby. If you've never been, visiting Decathlon is an adventure in itself. With a whole floor of equipment and apparel to pick up, try on and try out, you can be confident you've found what you need, whether you're shopping ..read more

British Columbians love brunch so it's no surprise that several Vancouver brunch restaurants have been ranked as some of the best in Canada. OpenTable, an online reservation booking service, ranked Canada's Top 100 Brunch Restaurants for 2024 and 14 Vancouver restaurants made the list. The OpenTable list was created by analyzing "more than 1.3 million diner reviews and metrics, including diner ratings and the percentage of restaurant reviews diners tagged as 'brunch,'" according to a press release. As a whole, B.C. came in second with 25 of the best brunch spots in Canada, 14 of which are lo ..read more

If you're planning a night out with your besties this weekend, you might want to head to the Vancouver bars that were just named among the best in North America in 2024. The 50 Best revealed its list of North America's 50 Best Bars for 2024 and two Vancouver cocktail spots made the list. The bars which received recognition on the list are located around Canada, the U.S. and the Caribbean. Botanist Bar, tucked inside Vancouver's Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel, was recognized for the second year in a row for its cocktail experience. The Vancouver establishment ranked 24. According to The 50 Best ..read more

Ryan Reynolds is coming home to Vancouver. On Thursday, the BC-born actor revealed that Wrexham AFC, a Welsh soccer team he co-owns with Rob McElhenney, will play against the Vancouver Whitecaps this summer. Reynolds shared the news about the Wrex Coast Tour in a video on social media. "You can watch Wrexham AFC play games up and down the west coast of the U.S. and Canada. Canada!" he said in the clip with a Canadian flag in the background. See on Instagram Wrexham AFC will play against the Vancouver Whitecaps on July 27 at BC Place. "Last year Rob got to bring Wrexham to Philly. This ye ..read more

Camping is a wonderful way to enjoy B.C.'s beautiful wilderness when you need time away from the hustle and bustle of the city. While many campsites near Vancouver require booking in advance and have daily fees, there are several camping areas where you can go for a spontaneous last-minute trip and you won't pay a dime. Whether you want to be in the mountains or by a lake, here are seven free campsites near Vancouver. Mount Seymour See on Instagram ​Mount Seymour is just over a 30-minute drive from Vancouver. Wilderness camping in this area is free as long as it's north of Brockton Point ..read more

If you're already thinking about weekend plans, why not put some free events on your calendar? From a horse racing season opener to community festivals and a scooter tour of the city, there are several free things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend. That's right, you can save your hard-earned cash and still have a lot of fun on your days off with your friends and family. Here are eight free things to do in Vancouver this weekend. Vancouver Scooter Tour See on Instagram Price: Free When: April 26 from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Address: Science World, 1455 Quebec St, Vancouver Why You ..read more

Vancouver rent prices are among the highest in Canada's largest cities even though the cost for a one-bedroom has slightly dipped year over year. A new national rent ranking report shows how the Canadian rental market compares by city and both Vancouver and Toronto are right at the top. The April 2024 report released by Rentals.ca shows the average price for a one-bedroom, unfurnished apartment in Vancouver in April 2024 is $2,663, a 4% drop year over year. North Van is the priciest in Canada Although just a short drive from Downtown Vancouver, North Vancouver took the cake for the most expe ..read more

Canada's largest night market is gearing up for its 2024 opening weekend. The Richmond Night Market is a popular annual event that draws massive crowds every year and offers hundreds of foods from around the world. The open-air festival begins on April 26 at 7 p.m. and runs every weekend until October 14, 2024. The event features over 600 international food options and 110 retail booths with unique finds, trendy fashion and artisanal crafts. The culinary options at this market are endless from a flying cup of noodles to chicken lollipops, milk tea that comes in baby bottles, Japanese poutine ..read more