by Explore Vancouver | Sep 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
Metro Vancouver is one of the few places where you can paddle past a city skyline in the morning and a forested fjord in the afternoon. Within about an hour of downtown, you can launch a kayak on a sheltered urban inlet, a warm freshwater lake, a mountain reservoir, a...
by Explore Vancouver | Sep 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Fall might be the best kept secret of Vancouver hiking. The summer crowds thin out, the air turns crisp, and the North Shore mountains put on a show of gold and rust that rivals anywhere in Canada. Whether you want an easy forest stroll with the kids or a proper climb...
by Explore Vancouver | Sep 3, 2026 | Things to Do Blog
The crowds thin out, the light turns a little softer, and Vancouver settles into one of its most comfortable stretches of the year. Festivals are still running, the beaches are still warm enough to sit on, and there’s just enough of a chill in the morning air to...
by Explore Vancouver | Aug 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
Late August is the busiest stretch of the summer calendar in Metro Vancouver. The PNE Fair opens its gates, a new outdoor amphitheatre debuts with a run of headline concerts, and every corner of the region, from Steveston to Cloverdale to the North Shore, has its own...
by Explore Vancouver | Jul 29, 2026 | Vancouver Journal
August is the month Vancouver stops holding anything back. The rain that visitors always ask about is nowhere to be found, the beaches fill up by mid-morning, and the city’s festival calendar runs almost without a gap from the BC Day long weekend straight...
by Explore Vancouver | Jul 19, 2026 | Vancouver Journal
Everyone knows Stanley Park and Granville Island. Fewer people make it out to the spots below, and that is exactly what earns them a place on this list. From a suspension bridge with no admission fee to an island reachable only by ferry, here are five places around...
by Explore Vancouver | Jun 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
Car-free outdoor guide BC Provincial Parks Near Vancouver You Can Visit Without a Car A full wilderness day near Vancouver does not always require a vehicle. Parkbus, local transit, private shuttles, and seasonal connections now make several provincial parks possible...
by Explore Vancouver | Jun 15, 2026 | Vancouver Journal
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fresh Air Cinema – Outdoor Movies BC (@freshaircinema) Free outdoor movies are returning to Stanley Park this summer, giving Vancouver another easy reason to enjoy Tuesday evenings near Second Beach. Evo Summer Cinema...
by Explore Vancouver | Jun 2, 2026 | Things to Do Blog
June 2026 is one of the biggest event months Vancouver has had in years. The city will host FIFA World Cup matches at BC Place, the official FIFA Fan Festival will run at the PNE Grounds, and local calendars are packed with street festivals, live music, theatre,...
by Explore Vancouver | May 21, 2026 | Things to Do Blog
Just a 20 minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay, Bowen Island feels like a world away from Vancouver. The moment the boat pulls away from the terminal and Howe Sound opens up around you, with mountains rising on every side, eagles cutting across the sky, and the city...
