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Trending: Bella Gelateria
Oh hot weather – the ice cream and gelato shops must be thanking their lucky stars because it doesn’t look like it’s ending any time soon. Bella Gelateria is regularly voted best in Vancouver, but did...
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Trending: Maplewood Farm
This cute little demonstration farm is tucked away down a side street in North Vancouver. It is all the things a farm should be according to children’s storybooks: cows, chickens, goats, horses, pigs,...
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Trending: Matchstick Coffee
It’s got the cool kid interior design thing down: reclaimed wood tables, terrariums, large communal table, blonde wood, lots of white. Of course the coffee is quite good. If you’re after a...
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Trending: Hokkaido Santouka Ramen
That little of blast of autumn weather has made everyone switch gears, it seems. If you’re feeling the need for noodles, check out Hokkaido Santouka Ramen. Robson ramen district The little area around...
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Trending: Tap & Barrel
It’s hard to argue with the incredible views from Tap & Barrel in Olympic Village. There’s the well-curated wine and beer lists, and an excellent kids menu (wood-fired cheese pizza, macaroni and...
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Trending: Nordstrom
After months and months of renovation, the Vancouver location of Nordstrom has finally opened in Pacific Centre. Sweet spot It’s hard to miss the little corner by the West Georgia and Granville door...
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Trending: 720 Sweets
A new ice cream treat place on the west side? You know us, we couldn’t keep hearing about it and not check it out ourselves. For you, of course. Of course! Smoking sundaes, literally As we approached...
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Trending: Dressew
The mecca of all things sewing and craft, this Vancouver institution comes into its own around Halloween. If you’ve never visited this giant downtown store, allow us to give you the tour. Fabric of...
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Trending: UBC Apple Festival
Compare apples to apples this weekend at this epic celebration of all things apple: trees, pies, tasting, and more. Start at the source Apple trees will be for sale, grafted onto dwarf root stock,...
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Trending: Bao Down
We have a new obsession in the VancouverMom office and it’s called Bao Down. This little place in Gastown is packed every lunchtime for good reason. It is loud loud, and the seating is quite random –...
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Trending: Christmas Craft Fairs 2015
Get your Christmas list filled out with local buys at one of the craft fairs – from tiny to huge, there’s everything. We’ve picked out three to get you started. Visiting craft fairs in one of my...
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Trending: Grouse Mountain
One of the closest snow-covered mountains to the city, Grouse Mountain is really upping its game this winter with lots more to do than just the ski and snowboard terrain. What a way to experience a...
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Trending: Family FUSE Weekend at Vancouver Art Gallery
Looking for something warm to do this weekend? The VAG has one of its Family FUSE weekends tomorrow and Sunday. Object, Action, Perception! Drawing on elements from the Between Object and Action:...
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Trending: Vancouver Christmas Market
You know it’s really the Christmas season when your toes are freezing, but it’s okay because you’ve got a mug of hot glühwein in your hands. The Vancouver Christmas Market is open! Sausages, glühwein,...
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Trending: CBC Vancouver Open House & Food Bank Day
Combine exploring the CBC studios, meeting characters from Kids CBC shows, with bidding on some amazing prizes, with proceeds going to the Food Bank. This is only on today, Friday 3rd of December, so...
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Trending: Lumière in the West End
Have you seen the incredible orca whale made of lights on social media yet? It’s part of the West End’s Lumière Festival. Definitely check it out early on Saturday and Sunday evening. Take a tour...
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Trending: Fog walks
The annual period of magical morning fog has rolled in to Vancouver. Take advantage of those early risers in your household and head out for a super photogenic fog walk, followed by warm hot...
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Trending: Free Family Movie Nights
Going out to see a movie with the family is an expensive undertaking these days. I’ve started noticing free or nearly free family movie nights popping up at community centres and neighbourhood...
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What to do for Lunar New Year
Happy year of the monkey! I think we’re all familiar with entertaining little monkeys. There’s lots of free activities and parades to take in across the city. Wesbrook Village On Saturday 13th...
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Trending: What to do on Family Day
Family Day is this weekend, and if you’re still casting about for what to do, we’ve collected a few ideas for you. Family Day at the Fort Blacksmithing demonstrations! Historic weapons demonstrations!...
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