It was one hour into tomato season at Oca Pastificio and we—my coworkers Frances, Jillian, Kristen, and I—had found ourselves at the best seat in the house. We were at Vancouver’s most coveted Italian restaurant, sipping Dolcetto d’Alba, about to …
5 Must-See Botanical Gardens in Vancouver
Vancouver is a garden lover’s city, but it’s often eclipsed by nearby Victoria, home of the Butchart Gardens. Butchart is world famous, but it takes at least 3-4 hours to get there from Vancouver one way. It’s not always practical, …
The Best Place for Brunch in Vancouver
Where do you go for the best brunch in Vancouver? Well, it depends on what you’re seeking. But given that there are so many restaurants to choose from, I created this list of one-of-a-kind places I would normally suggest to …
Scenes from Vancouver’s frozen Trout Lake
The surface of Trout Lake, a small pond in East Vancouver’s John Hendry Park, is frozen solid. This is a significant event in Vancouver. According to the CBC, we’re currently experiencing our longest cold spell that the city has seen since 1986. …
Le Marché St. George in the snow
The month of December has been a snowy one for Vancouver. On days with fresh snowfall, I find it hard not to go outside for extended walks around the neighbourhood. With fresh snow falling this Sunday afternoon, it was hard …
20 Things Locals Do in Vancouver When It Rains
What do locals do in Vancouver when it rains? Simple. We don’t fear the rain – we embrace it. If you want to enjoy Vancouver like a local does when it rains, wear some waterproof boots, grab a sturdy umbrella, and adopt a …
Is there Uber in Vancouver?
Update: January 23, 2020 Yes! There is now. News broke today that Uber (and Lyft) start serving Vancouver on Friday, January 24, 2020. So there you have it folks. Original story: At the moment there is no Uber in Vancouver. …