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    Opening Remarks: 3 New Vancouver Restaurants to Try Right Now

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    Best Thing I Ate: Nabi House’s Crispy Nokdu Pancake Is Pure Comfort

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    Sliding Doors: Vancouver Restaurants Opening and Closing in Summer 2026

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    This New Limited-Edition Don Julio 1942 Bottle Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026 Trophy in Spirit

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    New to B.C. Wines? Here Are 6 Bottles to Try First

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    A Pair of Under-$25 BC Whites That Will Have You Rethinking Your Commitment to Pinot Gris

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    Breaking: A New Four-Venue Performing Arts District Is Proposed

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    So Fun City: Dance With Strangers at Robson Square

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    The Playlist: Concrete Vehicles’ Local Band Picks

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    Langley City Is One of B.C.’s Most Underrated Summer Destinations

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    This Newly Reopened Vancouver Island Resort Is Built for Whale-Watching and Wine-Sipping

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    A Dreamy Sunshine Coast Weekend Getaway: Art, Cider and Mushroom Foraging on B.C.’s Creative Coast

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    Breaking: Roots x Duffin’s Donuts Just Dropped the Ultimate Vancouver Collab

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    Made In Vancouver: How Conifer Homewares Grew From Lockdown Project to MoMA

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    5 Vancouver Swimwear Brands and Shops to Know

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Fashion

Breaking: Roots x Duffin’s Donuts Just Dropped the Ultimate Vancouver Collab

The donut gods smile as Roots takes its "Pit Stops Summer '26" collection on the road.

Food News

Opening Remarks: 3 New Vancouver Restaurants to Try Right Now

A Chinatown cevicheria, a Commercial Drive pizzeria and a downtown sandwich shop bring raw fish, hot pies and stacked lunch plans to the city.

Taste

Best Thing I Ate: Nabi House’s Crispy Nokdu Pancake Is Pure Comfort

At this cozy Railtown Korean restaurant, a savoury mung bean pancake with kimchi and soy-pickled jalapeños tastes like a home-cooked welcome.

Arts and Culture

Breaking: A New Four-Venue Performing Arts District Is Proposed

After a two-year feasibility study, an ambitious arts and culture proposal by the Vancouver Cultural Precinct (VCP) is heard by the city.

Home Decor

Made In Vancouver: How Conifer Homewares Grew From Lockdown Project to MoMA

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.

Restaurants

Sliding Doors: Vancouver Restaurants Opening and Closing in Summer 2026

Vancouver welcomes new European and Asian concepts to the city, existing restaurant groups expand with new offerings and we'll be saying "see you soon" to some of our most beloved haunts.

Arts and Culture

So Fun City: Dance With Strangers at Robson Square

At Hustle at RS, free beginner classes turn Robson Square into an outdoor disco where anyone can lead, follow or find a partner.

Fashion

5 Vancouver Swimwear Brands and Shops to Know

Find a suit that suits at these local boutiques and homegrown brands, from made-to-measure bikinis to period-proof one-pieces.

Arts and Culture

The Playlist: Concrete Vehicles’ Local Band Picks

The Vancouver experimental-rock six-piece shares three local artists to add to your rotation, from maximal noise-rock to immersive alt-rock

Health & Fitness

Doctor in Your Pocket? How Avee Health Is Putting Primary Care Back in Reach for British Columbians

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The smartest health hack right now might just be having a doctor who won’t keep you waiting.

Arts and Culture

‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ Gets a Night at the Theatre Right

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

Chefs

Eaters Gotta Eat: The Lunch Lady Co-Owner Benedict Lim’s Top Spots to Eat in Vancouver

Where he's heading for beef brisket curry, chicken yakitori and Billy Miner pie.

2027

Making the Longlist: Who Should We Consider for the 2027 Restaurant Awards?

We want to make sure we hit all your favourite spots in our search for the city's best restaurants. So let us know: what great spots should our judges check out this year?

Events

9 Can’t-Miss Food Events in Vancouver This July

Summer BBQs, collab dinners, more crustacean festivals and limited-time menus take over the city in the month of July.

Sports

Home Base: 75 Years On, the Iconic Nat Bailey Stadium Still Has Game

A very happy birthday to the Nat. Here's how this very special neighbourhood ballpark has endured.

Day Trips

Langley City Is One of B.C.’s Most Underrated Summer Destinations

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With a blooming arts scene and a culinary industry quietly on the rise, Langley City is B.C.’s hidden-gem summer destination.

Taste

Best Thing I Ate This Week: Isaan Lettuce Wrap at Rongsi Thai Bar and Bistro

On Main Street, find a fermented pork dish that packs a punch—and is perfect for sharing.

Spirits

This New Limited-Edition Don Julio 1942 Bottle Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026 Trophy in Spirit

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A new official FIFA World Cup™ collectible has just been released—and the Tequila Don Julio 1942 bottle looks as good as any commemorative soccer gear.

Fashion

What to Wear to World Cup Games, According to a Fashion-Forward Former Varsity Soccer Player

For a recovering elite athlete with an interest in personal style, the World Cup is a time to shine.

Weekend Getaways

This Newly Reopened Vancouver Island Resort Is Built for Whale-Watching and Wine-Sipping

Scenic views, quiet luxury and an ensemble of hospitality pros make the newly renovated Sooke Harbour House a retreat for the senses.

Wine

New to B.C. Wines? Here Are 6 Bottles to Try First

It would be impossible to sum up our incredible wine region with just a few bottles... but we asked wine columnist Neal McLennan to try anyways.

Arts and Culture

The Calendar: 20 Vanmag-Approved Things to Do This Summer in Vancouver

Summer’s finally here! Now SPF is a verb, swimsuits are underwear and your calendar is jam-packed.

Sports

The Ultimate Guide to Vancouver’s Sports Teams

From baseball to soccer to three-foot-long hotdogs and child-ingesting avian mascots, here’s everything you need to know to enjoy a local sports game in Vancouver.

Taste

Best Thing I Ate This Week: Pearl Couscous and Bebe Scallops at Pax Romana

Pops of pearl couscous, caviar, pomegranate and bravas sauce make this inventive dish from the Commercial Drive tapas bar flavourful and refreshing.

Chefs

Inside CooksCamp: The B.C. Culinary Summer Camp Bringing Chefs Together

Hosted by Chef’s Table Society, the annual chef retreat gives restaurant industry workers a space to sharpen skills, share knowledge and support one another.

Sports

You Can Watch the Next World Cup Match Pretty Much Anywhere, But Here Are 6 Great Vancouver Sports Bars That Up the Game

A few good spots to catch the World Cup action (beyond BC Place).

Events

Where to Take Dad: Father’s Day Meals and Food Events in Vancouver

Celebrate dad or a father figure in your life with these delicious meals in Vancouver.

People walking to and from passenger planes on an airport tarmac.
Arts and Culture

The Long Exposure: Photographer Greg Girard’s Hidden Vancouver Finally Comes Into Focus

North Vancouver's Polygon Gallery mounts first survey of lauded street photographer Greg Girard’s 50-year career, running from July to October this year.

Wine

A Pair of Under-$25 BC Whites That Will Have You Rethinking Your Commitment to Pinot Gris

Not that there's anything wrong with PG.

Taste

Claws Out: A Comprehensive Guide to Crabbing in Vancouver

Gotta catch 'em all.

Weekend Getaways

A Dreamy Sunshine Coast Weekend Getaway: Art, Cider and Mushroom Foraging on B.C.’s Creative Coast

Mushroom foraging, a region-spanning studio crawl and a harbour-view spa stay turn the Sunshine Coast into a weekend that scrubs the city life right out of your system.

Style

Where I Shop: The Visual Artists and Beautiful Boutiques Delighting Ceramicist Tanvi Arora

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.

Fashion

Where to Purchase Orange Shirts by Indigenous Designers for Canada Day 2026

Show solidarity and support Indigenous creators.

Sports

11 Ways to Celebrate FIFA Season in Vancouver, Even If You Don’t Have World Cup Tickets

Viewing parties, neighbourhood festivities and an otter eating soccer-ball-shaped treats: World Cup is coming, baby.

Events

June’s Best Food Events in Vancouver: Where to Dine this Month

Ultra hot collaboration dinners, tasting menus, omakase experiences and exclusive burger and wine pairings are heating up summer in Vancouver.

Taste

Where to Eat Spot Prawns in Vancouver Now

Curated one-time dinners, tasting menus, select dishes and epic events take hold of spot prawn season in Vancouver (and we’re not complaining).

Restaurants

A Trio of New-ish Restaurants to Try Next

How many of these restaurants have you tried since they opened this winter?

City

Know-It-All: What Happens to Coins That Get Tossed into Fountains?

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

Chefs

Eaters Gotta Eat: Touk Chef-Owner Chanthy Yen’s Top Spots to Eat in Vancouver

Where he's eating duck confit omelettes, messy street tacos and "doesn't-melt-on-you" fresh fruit gelato.

Real Estate

The Luxurious False Creek Waterfront Lifestyle You’ve Been Looking for—Now with Major Savings

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Concert Properties is offering significant savings on its last move-in ready homes at Tesoro, giving buyers a rare entry point into one of Vancouver’s most coveted waterfronts.

Home Decor

Personal Space: Inside Old Faithful Founder Walter Manning’s Strathcona Studio

At Old Faithful Shop and in his Strathcona studio, Walter Manning honours heritage while curating a distinctly modern aesthetic.

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Arts and Culture

Vancouver Art Gallery’s “Future Geographies” Exhibit Explores How Art Responds to Climate Change

"Future Geographies: Art in the Century of Climate Change" is now on view at the VAG until November 15.

Fashion

Eye Spy: Where to Find Statement Glasses in Vancouver

If you like your spectacles to be a spectacle, these Vancouver optical shops are sure to catch your eye.

Style

The Haul: The Sneakers, Reads and Rugs the Co-CEOs of the Vancouver Art Gallery Cherish

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

Chefs

B.C.’s ‘Top Chef Canada’ Contestants: Where Are They Now?

B.C. has put enough contestants through the Top Chef Canada kitchen that they could form their own cooking competition show at this point. In the meantime, here’s how our homegrown alumni have used the show as a springboard to even more delicious things.

City

Rolling Trouble: How Dangerous Are E-Scooters, Exactly?

Vancouver’s e-scooter boom is sending more people to the ER. Can this two-wheeled chaos be tamed?

City

Meet Cute: Can You Find Love at the Maritime Museum? Our Dating Columnist Is About to Find Out

Kerri goes solo to the Maritime Museum looking for romance and instead finds rosé and a troubling glimpse into the minds of perverted sailors.

Arts and Culture

The Playlist: What Vancouver Canadians Outfielder Sam Shaw Is Watching, Streaming and Listening to Right Now

What Vancouver Canadians outfielder and 2023 Toronto Blue Jays ninth-round pick Sam Shaw is listening to, streaming and watching before first pitch.

Fashion

John Fluevog Opens Up About Kidney Transplant With New Shoe Launch

For the first time, the Vancouver shoe designer is opening up about his 2025 kidney transplant and the limited-edition shoes he created to honour the donor who changed his life.

Events

Eat the Invaders Pop-Up Dinner Serves Up Some Big Ideas About Invasive Species

Chefs from Burdock and Co, The Acorn, Anh and Chi and more will gather May 22 to turn invasive ingredients into a dream dinner.

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