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Feeling the Heat? Jump in the Pool!
Since my life (sadly) does not involve living—like a thirty-something Eloise—at a luxurious downtown hotel with its own, resort-like outdoor pool (Why? Why is that not my life?), I have to get my...
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The Right to Bare Arms (and Legs): Beach season in Vancouver approaches
Fabulous for skiing, Vancouver’s long, wet winters don’t make for especially great tanning. So when the sun finally starts peeking out and temperatures begin to rise in late spring, Vancouverites...
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Dining at Kitsilano’s Refuel
Refuel's Chacuterie Plate. Photo: Dana Lynch The best neighbourhood restaurants do more than just feed the community, they simultaneously embody and compliment their neighbourhood, sharing its...
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Great Deals: Appy Hour at The Boathouse on Kits Beach
"Appy Hour" yam fries & Ahi tuna tacos at The Boathouse at Kits Beach. Photo: Dana Lynch Taking advantage of the sun on this gorgeous Friday afternoon, I spent the day with my family doing one of...
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‘Kits Me’ contest celebrates Kitsilano community with stories from locals
As a Kits resident, I’m always struck by the mixed bag that is the Kitsilano community. But whether a Kits resident has owned their turn of the century Craftsman bungalow for 30 years, or is a newly...
View ArticleVancouver In a Day: Biking Stanley Park and the Seawall
Vancouver is a bike-friendly destination. From its the city cycle baths and bike paths to its 22-kilometer seawall and world-famous mountain biking trails on the North Shore, there is something in...
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“Don’t Eat the Whale Meat”: Vancouver Maritime Museum Debuts Quirky Exhibit...
Photo credit: T. Jerven Can you imagine the stuff that lurks in museum archives? What’s kitsch and what’s treasure? To collectors, they are one and the same. Milan Kundera once said: “No matter how...
View ArticleVancouver In a Day: Vancouver’s Beaches
In Vancouver, it’s easy to find a beach to fit your personality. Quiet and sandy? Dog-friendly with a great view? Crowded and flashy? Popular with the locals? Take your pick. There’s something here...
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KitsFest Brings Sports Tournaments and Public Yoga to Kitsilano Beach, August...
Photo credit: KitsFest Does the 2012 Summer Olympics coverage leave you craving live sports action? Get your (free) fill of basketball, beach tennis and volleyball at KitsFest, which returns to...
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Winter Wander in Vanier Park – Saturday, January 26
Vanier Park is known for being more than a park. It’s the home of the Museum of Vancouver, Maritime Museum, Vancouver Academy of Music and the city’s archives. It’s also a prime spot to fly a kite, go...
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5 Places to Enjoy Vancouver Cherry Blossoms Now
Photo credit: TheVancouverGuy While many North American cities have a few hundred cherry trees blooming in the downtown core, Vancouver is lucky enough to have 40,000 cherry trees spread throughout the...
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Best Spots to Watch the Celebration of Light Fireworks
Photo credit: Klim Levene | Flickr Vancouver’s annual fireworks event, the Celebration of Light competition, is back this weekend! Every year, different countries compete with a dazzling array of...
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Three ways Canadian Thanksgiving differs from American Thanksgiving
Pumpkins at the Mount Pleasant Farmers Market | Facebook photo. If you’re American and you love a good holiday dinner, the second weekend in October is prime time to head up to Canada. That’s because...
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5 romantic beach walks in Vancouver
Photo credit: TOTORORO.RORO | Flickr Do you love chocolate, movies, and long walks on the beach? So does everybody else. It’s a personal-ad cliche for a reason: most people enjoy a scenic, leisurely...
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5 reasons to love Kitsilano Showboat on its 80th anniversary
Kitsilano Showboat | Facebook photo Kitsilano Showboat opens for its 2015 summer season on Monday (June 22), with 30 nights of free entertainment through to August 15. This year marks the 80th...
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5 lazy things to do on Labour Day weekend 2015 in Vancouver
Photo sourced from Vancouver Brewery Tours on Facebook Labour Day weekend is the last hurrah of summer, the final chance to cram in some seasonal fun before the old routine resumes. Sure, you could...
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Between a Rock & a Raindrop – Vancouver’s Love/Hate Relationship with Rain
Photo: Flickr Dani V When’s the last time you complained about the rain? We all do it. Vancouver averages 1117.2 mm or 43.98 inches of rain a year. That’s a lot of water and a lot of fodder for those...
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Feeling the Heat? Jump in the Pool!
Since my life (sadly) does not involve living—like a thirty-something Eloise—at a luxurious downtown hotel with its own, resort-like outdoor pool (Why? Why is that not my life?), I have to get my...
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The Right to Bare Arms (and Legs): Beach season in Vancouver approaches
Fabulous for skiing, Vancouver’s long, wet winters don’t make for especially great tanning. So when the sun finally starts peeking out and temperatures begin to rise in late spring, Vancouverites...
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Dining at Kitsilano’s Refuel
Refuel's Chacuterie Plate. Photo: Dana Lynch The best neighbourhood restaurants do more than just feed the community, they simultaneously embody and compliment their neighbourhood, sharing its...
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