Where to Try Craft Spirits in Vancouver

People sit under umbrellas on the patio at Odd Society Spirits in Vancouver

Photo: Michal Urbanek Photography/Odd Society Spirits

After changes to local liquor laws a decade ago, the craft spirit scene in Vancouver has swelled. Our city’s distilleries focus on local ingredients and small-batch production to create premium vodkas, gins, and whiskeys in both traditional and innovative flavours. Whether you are into cozy scenes around an antique bar or a sun-drenched patio, you’ll find a craft distillery in Vancouver that matches your vibe.

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Where to Try Craft Spirits in Vancouver

Celebrate African and Caribbean Culture and Products at Vancouver’s Afro World Expo

Western Canada’s largest showcasing of African and Caribbean goods, culture, and entertainment is coming to Vancouver next month. Home to a multitude of diverse communities, Vancouver is the ideal place for learning more about the rich talent of African and Caribbean artists, artisans, and entrepreneurs.

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Celebrate African and Caribbean Culture and Products at Vancouver’s Afro World Expo

Tasting Events in Vancouver You Won’t Want to Miss

Meat cooking at Brewery and the Beast

Photo: Brewery and the Beast

Vancouver has a diverse food scene with world-class chefs making food from around the globe. If you’re up for a culinary adventure, you won’t want to miss these upcoming tasting events.

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Tasting Events in Vancouver You Won’t Want to Miss

Early Summer Community Events to Enjoy

Italian Day on the Drive, Photo: Italian Day Festival Society

Summer is so close that you can feel it. To celebrate the warmer season coming up, there are some fabulous upcoming community events and lively street festivals on the horizon. Vancouver is known for its diverse communities, and every spring and summer, people get together for vibrant weekend public gatherings, perfect for the whole family or a day out with friends to show your collective community spirit and celebrate different traditions and cultural heritages.

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Early Summer Community Events to Enjoy

10 Things to Do on Victoria Day Long Weekend 2024

People walk on a suspended walkway at the Cliffwalk at Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver

Cliffwalk at Capilano Suspension Bridge. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

For many Vancouverites, Victoria Day Weekend is the unofficial start of summer. It’s a time to get excited about the warmer weather and get outside to visit gardens, hiking trails, seasonal events, and more. In 2024, the Victoria Day long weekend is from May 18 to 20. Here are 10 ideas to help you plan your weekend adventures.

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10 Things to Do on Victoria Day Long Weekend 2024

Where to Play Pickleball in Vancouver

Pickleball players touch paddles at the top of a net

Photo: Vancouver Pickleball Association/Facebook

The beginner-friendly racquet game of pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in North America. In Vancouver, you can play pickleball all over the city.

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Where to Play Pickleball in Vancouver

Watch All the Movies & TV Shows Filmed in Vancouver

The Last of Us, Photo: HBO/Crave

Vancouver, also known as “Hollywood North,” has a thriving film and television industry. Many international productions transform the city to represent everything on screen, from similar metropolitan cities such as Seattle or Portland all the way to historical eras of feudal Japan and sci-fi or fantasy destinations.

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Watch All the Movies & TV Shows Filmed in Vancouver