Asymina Kantorowicz

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It's the perfect weekend road trip from Vancouver.

B.C. is filled with hidden gems, whether it’s cafes and restaurants tucked away in neighbourhoods, hikes that lead you to magical waterfalls or adorable small towns filled with charm.However, it’s not just the mainland and cities like Vancouver that have these gems. Just a short BC Ferries ride away you can find plenty of them on Vancouver Island. From lavender farms to stunning beaches with waterfalls cascading down cliffs, you’ll be surprised by all that the B.C. island has to offer.Here are 1…

If you’re looking for things to do in Vancouver this summer, why not add some of the city’s hidden gems to your travel itinerary?Vancouver has many stunning parks, cafes and other areas that are tucked away in places in and around the city and you can get to many of them via the Canada Line or Translink bus. Whether you want to go for a hike with epic views and a hidden waterfall, travel to a charming small town or check out a cute cafe in a residential neighbourhood, there are a lot of options…

A beach in B.C. was recently named the best in Canada and the slice of paradise is the perfect weekend getaway from Vancouver. This sandy beach with turquoise water is a bit remote and involves a 45-minute hike to get there, but many people who have been there say it’s worth the trip.What makes this B.C. spot even more special is that it was the only beach in Canada to be named in the 50 Best Beaches in North America 2024 list.[instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CgmgN1ALwFt/?utm_source=ig_web…

B.C. loves seafood and there are a variety of incredible Vancouver sushi restaurants to prove it. From high-end Japanese restaurants in Vancouver to all-you-can-eat sushi spots, there’s no shortage of eateries that serve the Japanese dish. There’s also the fact that Vancouver is on the West Coast, meaning it has an abundance of fresh fish that makes sushi in Vancouver even more drool-worthy than in other parts of Canada. Sushi is so popular in Vancouver, that in 2022 the city was ranked as the m…

Wake up in a forest or next to the moutains!

Vancouver has a bustling coffee scene and is filled with charming coffee shops. While some Vancouver cafes in the downtown area are popular and busy no matter what time you go, other small local shops are tucked away in residential neighbourhoods. Some of these cafes are also grocery stores while others are nestled inside beautiful heritage buildings.Here are nine cafes that are Vancouver’s hidden gems and where to find them for your next coffee date.

Dine like a star!

If you’ve ever wanted to dine at a Michelin-starred restaurant, you may want to explore the fine dining options in Vancouver.In a new report, Vancouver ranked as one of the least expensive cities for fine dining compared to other Michelin restaurants worldwide.Chef’s Pencil, an international food magazine, released a report on global fine dining costs in 2024 after analyzing over 3,500 Michelin-starred restaurants in over 40 countries and territories.In the report, Canada ranked in the middle ti…