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Looking for the best day out in Vancouver's Kitsilano? Here are the beaches, shops, spas and restaurants to hit when you're in the 'hood.

If you're game to cross the border, the Michelin-star-packed Hawaii Food and Wine Festival promises a very good time.

Local genre-defying psychedelic cumbia and salsa ensemble Empanadas Ilegales describe their dream Vancouver day.

SFU’s new Gibson Art Museum combines a trio of existing galleries into something greater than the sum of its parts.

Film producer Geoff Manton shares his tips for stretching a budget, charming your crew and keeping blood sugar up on late-night shoots.

Looking for fun this fall? We've got you covered with this rundown of the best comedy, drag, music, theatre and more.

Vancouver standup comic and writer Joanne Tsung shares her top spots for shows (and post-show cravings).

Stunning food and design at the dual-concept bar makes for a feast for the senses at Arthur Erickson’s Waterfall Building.

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Extend summer in the city and pair your favourite tapas with Segura Viudas Cava Brut.

Vancouver’s intimate omakase boom gets a plant-based spin at the new Chinatown restaurant.

Pet-friendly happy hours and patio parties? Wine, meat and cheese festivals? We’re in!

Alberni Street, get ready for some star power.

The 44th edition of the long-standing international film festival includes 270+ films across 10 venues, including world premieres by local filmmakers.

Downtown pasta lovers: you're in luck.

The French-Asian room in Victoria's Chinatown provides a menu compelling enough to travel for.

Where to grab your caffeine fix before you hit the Seawall or start your shopping spree.

Budding artists can submit their work until September 1.

Looking to get away from the city for the day? We've got a few ideas.

Wear your passion for shellfish on your sleeve (or around your neck, or on your head).

We followed the fifth-generation oyster farmer around for a day.

Visiting Vancouver's Gastown and Chinatown for the first time? Here's how to make the most of an afternoon in these historic 'hoods.

Slurping down 15 oysters in 2 minutes is no shucking joke.

Ready to shuck it up? Here's where to source your shellfish.

"Buck-a-shuck" may be a thing of the past (RIP), but you can still find decent deals on oysters key happy hour menus around town if you know where to look.

Five Sails Chef Alex Kim's inventive edible oyster shell is a transformative experience.

Vancouver’s sphynx cat owners embrace the ugly-cute.

Sorry, Growers.

Get your groove on at these upcoming Vancouver events.

They'll make saying your goodbyes to summer so much easier.

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Alberta’s largest film festival returns this September, and British Columbians can experience it all with just one short flight.

Thanks to a scarcity of family resources, Vancouver parents of all income levels are fighting for “everything.” Is there a solution in sight?

Gastown’s Out and About takes you abroad.

It's even a tiny bit bubbly, too!

The Hoagie Half relay challenges teams of four to show off both speed and speed-eating.

A trio of recently opened rooms worth your time.

Chef Peckham on his fave spots (in Vancouver and beyond) to grab a bite when he gets a rare break from his work as corporate executive chef for Glowbal Restaurant Group.

Fashion-forward Vancouverites Malania Dela Cruz, Lydia Okello, Liz Bell, Justin Walls and Aleem Kassam give us the scoop on their favourite local brands and must-visit boutiques. Here's how to shop with style in Vancouver.

There’s a handcrafted touch to almost everything in the Champlain Heights home of artists Meg and Steve Hübert and their two teenagers.

We round up our must-try sweets from the new South Granville location.

Sip your way around the world with this salinity-matched gin flight in a Vancouver speakeasy.

This month is filled with celebrations galore—from Pride events to restaurant anniversaries.

Expect innovative flavours such as a gochujang and burrata gnocchi shine at this new pasta pop-up.

The fourth annual festival at the Chan Centre continues to build connection through Indigenous music, film and storytelling.

The Vancouver-based author of "Other People’s Secrets" and "She’s a Lamb!" shares her favourite music, podcasts, TV series and books.

The new South Granville Granvino Wine Walk brings "la dolce vita" to Vancouver.

There’s a Vancouver bar for any situation: here’s a guide to help you pick a spot that suits your sipping circumstances.

And they're an insane deal.

Nine ways to ensure an iconic experience at the city’s signature summer event.

Chef Peter Ho’s new charcoal-grilling omakase restaurant, Sumibiyaki Arashi, is as thoughtful as it is flame-kissed.

The restaurant offers an extensive steak program, sourcing its cuts both locally and internationally.

Dance parties, canine competitions, milkshakes and folk music. Make the best of summer in the city.

For a fruity, frosty treat, Sweet 7's mango pomelo sago is the way to go.

The Ancient Forest is a vital stop for Prince George travellers—avid hikers and amateurs alike.

Tickets for the 2026 Half-Corked Marathon go on sale July 23. Walk, don't run (actually, walking is fine).

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What do LEGO® bricks, B.C. landmarks and meaningful inclusion have in common?

Jo Owen and Steph Walker run cult-fave wine bar VinVan, and have a few things to recommend beyond a great bottle of bubbly.

Food, paintings and “a stupid blue door": Murmur serves slow, set menu meals on East Broadway.

The Vancouver Mural Festival might have closed its doors, but celebrating street art in the city is certainly not dead.

Learning mindfulness through immersion at a secluded wellness retreat on Bowen Island.

While this year’s event features provincial reps, it’s typically a national honour.

Grab your popcorn and blanket: catch a flick at one of the city’s outdoor cinemas.

We need your input for an upcoming issue of Vanmag!

Vancouver illustrator Anita Cheung shares a few of her favourite things.

Fire up the grill.

Pedestrians rule! Cars drool!

This local design group offers type, talks and thoughtful conversations

Former Bar Susu staffers Alexandra Hulley and Gavin Busby will be serving up delicious natural wines on The Boxcar patio

Where the restaurateur seeks out beef tongue tacos, non-alc Palomas and an iced coffee that tastes like an orange creamsicle.

The new spot will offer an 18-course plant-based sushi omakase “showcasing Japanese technique through seasonal vegetables” in Vancouver

How one Vancouver climber is building community, diversity and a whole new vibe, one climb at a time.

The award-winning Vietnamese restaurant will expand its reach across Vancouver.

Nothing wrong with hitting the beach every day—but there’s culture happening this summer, too.

From farm-fresh produce to an eye for detail, chef Andrew Richardson’s relentless pursuit of quality sets the steakhouse apart

Beat the heat with patio parties, wagyu hot dogs and lots of local craft beers.

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Rooted in the flavors of Saigon, B&D serves up traditional Vietnamese food with a mouth-watering modern twist

Taking al fresco dining to new heights—literally

Top Chef Canada runner-up Billy Nguyen leads the spot’s updated dishes

From now until August 4, beat the heat with unique ice cream flavours and indulgent sundaes.

Butchers, bakers and candy-stick makers all share the floor, their display cases bursting with cheese, fresh pasta, spicy olives and doughnuts that inspire lines out the door.

There are plenty of sunny spots on Granville island to go around: here are five to check out on your next visit.

Granville Island Public Market offers an overwhelming bounty of treats. Chef Martin Vargas, chef alex chen and host and food columnist Shiva Reddy share their expert picks.

The takeout counter features a small menu of burritos and tacos inspired by Mexico City street food—and slushy margaritas, too.

From Chef Ricardo Valverde, Canada’s First Peruvian Cevicheria is About to Hit Vancouver This September

Plunge right in: another sauna and cold plunge spa is opening in Vancouver

You can’t just shop for snacks all day (sorry). In between bites, here’s where our editors like to shop and play.

Grab your pals and pack craft sodas, bannock, hot sauce and more.

Grab hyper-local prints by Vancouver and Tokyo artists at Pleasant Shimo's pop-up at the Dragon Boat Festival this weekend

Celebrate with a block party, bannock, drag and DJs.

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The all-new Audi Q5 and SQ5 deliver exhilarating performance and athletic design appeal that redefine modern life driving. The best part? The all-new Q5 family is now available in Canada.

The licensed Kits Beach concession stand and patio will now feature eats from the beloved chicken joint.

This year’s market requires vendors to offer one menu item that’s $10 or less. Here's how far $60 can go.

The popular storytelling-format speaker series will be making its mark on International Women’s Day next year at The Vancouver Club

We're all going to need a little help at home one day. Capella Design's Kaly Ryan asks: why shouldn't it be beautiful?

Rediscover the meaning of fresh and preserved food through the collaboration of artwork from Emiko Mizukami, Julie Sabey, Lena Sin and Nicole Lau

Melt-in-your-mouth pork sausage is just the start.

Celebrate your dad with a decadent meal at one of the city’s many restaurants this year.

At Kavita, the chef pays homage to the seasons through a festival-inspired à la carte menu plus an “amma”-kase tasting experience

Thoughtful gifts for every kind of dad (that aren’t socks and neckties).

Vancouver’s fave cool kids coffee shop launches their first standalone bakery in summer 2025—expect buttery pastries, great coffee, good vibes (and zero contact highs).

The Simes Vineyard Riesling from Martin's Lane is transcendent, and available at the BCL

The bright, casual space is a love letter to the Isaan region—and features a papaya salad bar.

Find out whether you're a Spanish Banks natural or a Kits queen by taking this easy quiz.

Enter Briiskie Bobbins’ garden of eco-friendly delights.

Turn your special day into your extra-special day with these unique ideas for your wedding reception and ceremony..

The footwear iconoclast's product reccos include a made-in-Vancouver shacket, a stylish water carbonator and an excavator. Of course.

Could office conversions be a simple solution to the Vancouver housing crisis?

How a Vancouver apparel company is making old new again.

A trio of spots to snag a well-priced drink right now.

Take on summer with BBQs, ice cream festivals and even a spicy wings challenge.

The surf-chic homewares store brings a hit of the beach to Victoria Drive.

Here's where the chef goes for French onion soup that rivals Paris, nostalgic Korean pork stew and the very best brioche donuts.

The owner of Pizza Coming Soon, a beloved Vancouver photographer and their four-year-old son fill up their Chinatown apartment with creations and treasures.

Design eye-candy, foodie podcasts and the movie she’s re-watched 14 times—here’s what Netflix MUA Debbie Lelievre ('Avatar: The Last Airbender') is binging right now.

We Should Be Friends is the Vancouver meetup group that’s turning strangers into besties and excuses into plans.

Good Finds Club is serving up low-cost dinner parties and a new way to find friends in Vancouver—and they’re really making a meal out of it.

Sonora Resort is the epitome of West Coast luxury—but despite the creature comforts, the eco-lodge still manages to keep things wonderfully wild.

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Three new ready-to-drink cocktails from Smirnoff Canada balance nostalgia with vibrant new tastes—and complete the experience with a multi-genre playlist

Where to grab nutritious bites and sips in Vancouver’s healthiest ’hood

A new Etsy pop-up market is on a mission to cute-ify Vancouver—one whimsical trinket at a time.