Lower Mainland
Chasing the Light
There are two designated dark sky parks in BC: McDonald Park near Abbotsford and Cattle Point Dark Sky Urban Star Park in Oak Bay (close to downtown Victoria). Shielded...
Sweet Summer Treats
For an Old-Timey Vibe with a Twist Welcome Parlour Ice Cream Welcome Parlour Ice Cream. Photo by Darren Lebouf. North Vancouver | Old meets new at Welcome Parlour....
BC Blooms
With winter’s grey days receding across BC, now is the time to head outside and hunt down some soul-stirring springtime hues. Plants are suddenly bursting into life...
BC’s Best Coffee Shops
With its abundance of scenic roads and highways, it’s no wonder why road-tripping is a popular pastime in coastal British Columbia. Of course, the secret to truly...
Experience the BC SUP Cup Series
For the last seven summers, stand-up paddle boarders of all levels have travelled around British Columbia to participate in the BC SUP Cup. This stand-up paddle boarding...
Summer Sound Bites
The space is small, intimate and packed. There’s a warm glow in the dark, retro lounge as the microbrew-pint-clutching crowd grooves along with the five-piece band...
Feast Your Eyes
1. One of my favourites is Botany Bay, in Botanical Beach Provincial Park, just past Port Renfrew. After a 20-minute walk on a trail through the forest, you come to a...
Winter Diving in BC
Snow sports aren’t the only reason to gear up and head outside during BC’s fleece-hugging winters. This is also the favoured season for dive fans to plunge beneath...
Canada 150
The official 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation may have passed, but the nation’s sesquicentennial is being celebrated all year long. In honour of Canada 150,...
Indigenous Masterworks in Vancouver
From a raven-patterned silver bracelet to a tobacco pipe shaped like a hungry baby bird, the highly anticipated new exhibition at Vancouver’s celebrated Museum of...