Despite a sign back in May suggesting they were being forced to close due to city bylaw issues, Super Grocer is still very much open. Though they’re in a much smaller location than before, they show no signs of slowing …
Gastown and Chinatown: Tips & Warnings
Here’s a public service announcement for all the Alaska cruise ship tourists visiting Vancouver this summer. Your cruise is promoting Gastown and Chinatown as must sees, but they’re not setting you up with the right expectations. So I will. Gastown …
A Crescent Beach Winter Walk
I recently found myself visiting family out in South Surrey, a part of Metro Vancouver that I visit once or twice a year. It was one of those magical mild sunny December days when everyone goes outside to work off …
Why British pub culture doesn’t exist in Vancouver
There is no British pub culture in Vancouver. There never has been. I’ve read over and over from UK immigrants their quest to find that one “proper” pub like home in Vancouver. They never find it. They never will. I’m …
No, don’t use US dollars in Vancouver. Here’s why.
Want to see a Canadian seethe on a travel forum? Ask if you can use US dollars in Canada. Watch a seemingly innocent question turn the forum into a frenzy. It gets asked all the time. Canadians think they’re being …
Dream Day: Hiking Smuggler Cove on the Sunshine Coast
Smuggler Cove is my favourite short hike on the Sunshine Coast. It’s easy, it’s scenic, and it’s a nature lover’s dream. I was reminded how gorgeous this provincial park is when I went for a spontaneous visit on a mild, …
Oca Pastificio: Vancouver’s Dreamiest Pasta
Update: Sadly, the co-owner and head chef of Oca Pastificio unexpecedly unexpectedly passed away in July 2023. Oca closed for a while and has since reopened as Magari by Oca. It was one hour into tomato season at Oca Pastificio …