Arts and Culture
10 Highly Recommended Vancouver Events to Check Out This Spring, From a Said the Whale Anniversary Show to a France-Forward Wine Fest
Our Vancouver arts and culture picks for March and April 2026. Said the Whale! Wine! Spongebob burlesque! Violin-accompanied beatboxing!
Beauty
The Vanmag Guide to Perfume: How to Find Your Signature Scent
Perfuming pros share the best strategies for discovering your signature spritz.
City
The Vanmag Neighbourhood Guide: The West End
When you're done eating your way down Robson Street or drinking and dancing up Davie, there's plenty more fun to be had in Vancouver's West End.
Fashion
Shivajothi’s Gender-Neutral Clothing Blends Radical Design with Traditional Technique
Every piece from this Vancouver brand is hand-stitched—and blurs the line between feminine and masculine.
Fashion
The Vanmag Guide to Getting Your Clothes Tailored
Industry experts give their best advice (read this if you don’t know a stitch about sewing)
City
The Vanmag Neighbourhood Guide: Mount Pleasant
Breweries, vintage shopping, live music and more: what to do in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant neighbourhood the next time you're visiting.
Fashion
Every Piece By Sustainable Fashion Brand Fortiv Is One of a Kind
East Vancouver-based Fortiv builds creative community through DIY clothing.
Weekend Getaways
I Tried It: Bioluminescent Kayaking on the Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast is named for bright days, but the nights here bring a living kind of light.
Restaurants
14 Vancouver Restaurants With Gluten-Free Menus That Slap (Plus: Our Fave Gluten-Free Grocery Staples)
Gluten-free friends, we feel you. Suffering celiacs, we see you. Consider this your ultimate guide to eating gluten-free in Vancouver.
Home Decor
Personal Space: Inside Sculptor Marie Khouri’s Home Studio and Gallery
Sculptor Marie Khouri speaks Arabic, French, Spanish, Italian and English, but her art-filled Kerrisdale home is beyond definition in any dictionary.
City
The Vanmag Neighbourhood Guide: Kitsilano
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.
Day Trips
6 Ideas for Day Trips From Vancouver
Looking to get away from the city for the day? We've got a few ideas.
City
The Vanmag Neighbourhood Guide: Gastown and Chinatown
Visiting Vancouver's Gastown and Chinatown for the first time? Here's how to make the most of an afternoon in these historic 'hoods.
Bars and Lounges
The Sip List: Vancouver’s Top Drink Spots for Every Sip-tuation
There’s a Vancouver bar for any situation: here’s a guide to help you pick a spot that suits your sipping circumstances.
Arts and Culture
How to Do the Vancouver Pride Parade Right, According to Experts
Nine ways to ensure an iconic experience at the city’s signature summer event.
Weekend Getaways
If You’re Travelling to Prince George, The Ancient Forest Is a Must-See
The Ancient Forest is a vital stop for Prince George travellers—avid hikers and amateurs alike.
Weekend Getaways
The Half-Corked Marathon: What it’s Like to Run 21 Kilometres and Taste 15 Wines
Tickets for the 2026 Half-Corked Marathon go on sale July 23. Walk, don't run (actually, walking is fine).
Weekend Getaways
I Tried It: Nectar Yoga Retreat on Bowen Island
Learning mindfulness through immersion at a secluded wellness retreat on Bowen Island.
Weddings
15 Ways to Make Your Vancouver Wedding Extra-Special (Not That It’s a Competition)
Turn your special day into your extra-special day with these unique ideas for your wedding reception and ceremony.
City
The Vanmag Guide to Fostering a Pet in Vancouver
Expert recommendations for caring for your new (temporary) furry friend.
Home Decor
Buy Local: 15 Vancouver Brands Making Furniture and Home Goods
Furniture, textiles, art, ceramics, wallpaper and more goods for your home.
Events
How to Do Brewery and the Beast Right in 2025
How to get the most meat from your $200 ticket... and the ten restaurants we're most excited for at the 2025 food fest.
Taste
Buy Local: Here Are 17 Pantry and Fridge Staples Made in Vancouver
These Vancouver-made sauces, spreads, spices and more are flavourful sidekicks to amp up your next home-cooked meal.
City
10 Pro Tips for Buying Flowers and Keeping Them Fresh Longer
Local florists share all the dirt on choosing and caring for long-lasting local flowers.
Stores
9 Expert Tips for Getting the Coolest (Real) Vintage Clothes
Up your style game, sustainably, thanks to tips from local experts.
Style
10 Gifts for Men Who Live in Vancouver
A roundup of excellent gifts for the men in your life (no wallets, we're not amateurs).
Style
10 Gifts for Grandparents That Will Get You in the Will
Excellent gifts for beefing up that inheritance good will. Just kidding. Mostly.
Events
13 Taylor Swift Events to Attend in Vancouver During the Eras Tour
Swiftie-themed events in Vancouver to drown your Ticketmaster sorrows in.
Style
11 Vancouver Experience Gifts That Make Memories Instead of Waste
Concert tickets, glassblowing classes, wine tours and more ideas for Vancouver experience gifts.
Arts and Culture
How Hallmark Movies Get Made
How those little guilty-pleasure, made-for-TV movies get made—and become major players in B.C.’s film economy in the process.
Restaurants
Best Thing I Ate: Bar Susu’s Wagyu Pho Tartare
Familiar flavours, delivered in a surprising package.
Fashion
On the Rise: Aselectfew Blends Tech and South Asian Nostalgia
The Vancouver-based fashion brand brings South Asian culture to the luxury streetwear scene.
Home Decor
Inside Drag Artist Kendall Gender’s Home Dressing Room
A drag artist’s peaceful preparation space leaves the chaos of the stage behind.
Taste
Ranking Everything We Ate at the Richmond Night Market in 2024
The Richmond Night Market is famous for delicious, indulgent and out-of-this-world eats—here's our 2024 review.
Home Decor
Personal Space: Inside Illustrator Carson Ting’s Art-Filled Home Studio
Artist Carson Ting’s West End condo is a vibrant, creative happy place.
Restaurants
8 Dog-Friendly Vancouver Patios (Paired with Dog Breeds, Obviously)
If you're looking for a dog-friendly pizzeria patio to bring your Italian Greyhound to, you've come to the right place.
Taste
8 Chill Spots to Get Vegan Ice Cream in Vancouver
Lactose intolerators, I got you: here are the best ice cream shops in Vancouver with delicious dairy-free options.
Restaurants
3 New (or New-ish) Restaurants to Check Out Next
Our monthly fresh sheet uncovering the city’s newest restaurants.
Restaurants
The Best Thing I Ate: Crabonara at Fanny Bay Oyster Co.
The oysters here are great too, of course... but this pasta dish is where it's at.
Weddings
Real Weddings: How High-School Sweethearts Defied Clichés With a Personal, Highly Fun Wedding Day
Our former managing editor shares how she and her now-husband threw a creative celebration of love over a decade in the making.
Restaurants
The Best Takeout to Order at the Park (or Beach) in Vancouver
Now serving: the greatest food delivery options for Vancouver parks.
Stores
6 New Vintage Clothing Stores to Visit in Vancouver
Vintage, consignment and thrift stores are popping up all over the city: here are some fresh spots for one-of-a-kind clothing.
Taste
Summer 2024 Food Truck Guide: Where to Find the Best Food Trucks in Vancouver
Sun-soaked weather calls for casual food truck fare, cans of wine at the beach, happy hour patio hangouts and all the al fresco eating and drinking we can handle.
Fashion
10 Sunglasses Stores in Vancouver to Source Your Next Pair of Shades
Sun's out, sunnies out: time to stock up on locally sourced shades for lazy beach days.