The Acorn co-owners Shira Blustein and Scott Lewis put down roots on Main Street two decades ago. They’re still (happily) there.

Evan McDougall’s plant-based, 3D-printed planters went from a late-night East Vancouver experiment to a full-time design business with global reach.

A masterpiece of a farce comes to the Arts Club Theatre.

Designer Tanvi Arora (Tav Ceramics) traded concepts for craft—and found a slower, more intentional creative practice. Here are the local brands and shops where the artisan finds inspiration.

Forget about whether or not your dreams come true when you make a fountain wish: where does your money go?

Sirish Rao and Eva Respini share a few of their favourite things.

North America's 50 Best Bars crowned The Keefer Canadian champ for 2026, and celebrated a number of other amazing Vancouver rooms along the way.

Let's support local, ethical, slow fashion... now and forever.

How the (reluctant) fashion designer behind Vancouver’s cult-favourite fleece toque built a brand around warmth, utility and easy everyday style.

Tomasz Wagner and Amy Tran—the creative and administrative minds behind photography studio Tomasz Wagner Photo and Films—cultivate that elusive work-life balance with the help of a thoughtful design by &Daughters.

Vancouver’s much-mocked bridge benches aren’t exactly pretty, but they do make more sense than the internet would have you believe.

Dozens of insider-approved hot spots, hidden gems and sneaky-good deals, hiding in plain sight.

The Zsillei brothers are committed to finding delicious deals on their Youtube channel, 'Reelin' in the Beers.' Here, a few faves.

Pull up a stool at mixologist Kaitlyn Stewart’s home bar.

Heidi Rey spent years trying to fit her creative brain into conventional shapes. Now, with Studio Heidle, she’s designing her own.

We're setting up assistant editor and dating columnist Kerri Donaldson on some dates for an upcoming column. She's like our Vancouver Bachelorette! Don't tell HR!

Love is in the air, and Vancouver-themed valentines are in our post.

The mother-daughter design duo shares a few of their favourite things.

It brings in millions and employs tens of thousands of Vancouverites. Is it time to finally take the content creator economy seriously?

The host of 'Very Important People' shares their dream itinerary for a perfect day out in their home-away-from-home.

If you’ve ever wondered what phase the moon is in, these clocks have you covered.

Banquet Workshop’s delightful illustrations and typographic designs adorn everything from greeting cards to comfy tees. Here's where the founders of the Vancouver brand love to shop.

Some sidewalks in Gastown are made of purple glass... what's going on?

The wavy, wobbly side streets on the eastside of town are infamous.

With this home tour, the 600 Square Feet and a Baby blogger shows us how to live big even in a small space.

Hit up the ATM for some cash and then: time for some drag

Sobriety may be trending, but there are still plenty of delicious ways to imbibe in this city.

This colourful new pickleball club has us ready to pick up a paddle and head to Capilano.

This pudding pops.

The campy, kooky holiday tradition is back for its 13th year running with 'East Van Panto: West Van Story.'

The team behind the Keefer Bar carries on their reputation for great cocktails with new French brasserie June.

How to carry on after your carry-on has caused you even more stress than usual.

At home with Mon Pitou’s Jesse Hawes and Triet Duong—and, yes, there’s garland galore.

What’s on our wish list this holiday season? A smorgasbord of delightful goods from our favourite local brands, shops and makers.

The second location of the family-run restaurant takes a more upscale approach to contemporary Korean cuisine.

Halloween's coming up, but there's still time to show a little Vancouver pride.

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Who kept their star? Who is freshly inducted? Who nabbed Bib Gourmand status this year? Read on for all the Michelin Star Vancouver 2025 news.

Another new sauna spa has opened in Vancouver—this time, focused on the German concept of 'aufguss.'

A trio of new-ish rooms to put on your radar.

Though the specific teams playing in Vancouver for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are still unknown, plenty of details are starting to emerge about the global sporting event.

Photographer Goran Basarić has been capturing panoramas of Vancouver's Seawall for three decades. Eleven of his best shots showcase just how the city has changed over the years.

There's a bunch of homegrown talent to be found at Interior Design Show Vancouver this weekend.

Touring the Railtown townhouse of designer Claire Saksun—a thoughtfully designed respite in the centre of all the action.

Two competing passenger ferry empires, one famously unswimmable body of water: who will rule?

Work from more than 90 Canadian artists is up for grabs at this year's auction, all in support of Arts Umbrella.

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

Alberni Street, get ready for some star power.

Downtown pasta lovers: you're in luck.

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

Budding artists can submit their work until September 1.