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For an monthly email with all the exciting Loving Vancouver news sent right to your inbox, sign up at the right. Loving Vancouver ArchiveVancouver Things to Do – Top 3 AttractionsSo many Vancouver things to do – how do you choose? The top three are Stanley Park, Granville Island and Lynn Canyon. And they're completely free. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Vancouver Things to Do – Top 3 Attractions" Deer Lake Park - Paddle-boating and Watching the SunsetAt Deer Lake Park, you'll find paddle-boats to rent, lilypads and ducks in the water, trails through the forest and a gorgeous sunset in the evening. It's a great date, family or just relaxing spot. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Deer Lake Park - Paddle-boating and Watching the Sunset" Vancouver Love, Issue #002 - September in VancouverTime for back to school, jackets and scarves and crisp sunny Vancouver days (I hope!) And it's time for the September issue of Vancouver Love. If you missed the email (or are breaking my heart and not signed up yet :-), check out the issue here: Permalink -- click for full blog post "Vancouver Love, Issue #002 - September in Vancouver" Summer Night Market Richmond - Stuff to Buy, Food to EatVisit the Summer Night Market in Richmond for everything from iPhone covers and wooden earrings to hurricane potatoes, roasted corn-on-the-cob and green tea gelato. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Summer Night Market Richmond - Stuff to Buy, Food to Eat" Summer Night Market Richmond - The Food ExperienceThe food at the Summer Night Market in Richmond is the most important part. Chinese, Japanese, Korean with a little bit of good old North American Fair food thrown in. Yum! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Summer Night Market Richmond - The Food Experience" Paper Ya - Granville Island's Paper HeavenPaper Ya is one of my most favourite stores in Vancouver's Granville Island: from kitschy wallets and hilarious water bottles to leather-bound notebooks, calligraphy supplies and luxurious papers. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Paper Ya - Granville Island's Paper Heaven" Vancouver Events - Find out What's Going OnA Vancouver events calendar just for you! There's always a lot going on. So much that I've sifted through many potentials to provide you with the most interesting and fun events in Vancouver. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Vancouver Events - Find out What's Going On" Attractions along Vancouver Skytrain - Destinations within Walking DistanceEveryone says how convenient the Vancouver Skytrain is. You can get most anywhere you need to go. But what attractions in Vancouver are within walking distance from a Skytrain station? Find out here. EPIC Vancouver - Sustain, Recycle, Be Green, Shop!An epic Vancouver tradeshow all about sustainability and green living. But what's it really like? Walk along with me tasting chocolate, mixing scents and finding recycled silks at EPIC Vancouver. Permalink -- click for full blog post "EPIC Vancouver - Sustain, Recycle, Be Green, Shop!" Sightseeing in Vancouver - A Cultural ExperienceVancouver is a “multicultural city”. My top 4 spots for cultural sightseeing in Vancouver: Coastal First Nations, Ming-dynasty China, seafaring in Canada and Commercial Drive, also hippie-central. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Sightseeing in Vancouver - A Cultural Experience" Share Your Vancouver Stories - What Do You Love About Vancouver?And read other Vancouver stories. Do you have a favourite place in Vancouver? Did you have an amazing adventure? What was the most fun? Share your story... Vancouver Farmers Market - Meet the Folks Who Make Your FoodWeekly grocery shopping at the Vancouver Farmers Market at Trout Lake under a sunny blue sky... what could be better? Fresh veggies, free-range eggs and meat, and plants for the garden. All local. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Vancouver Farmers Market - Meet the Folks Who Make Your Food" Vancouver Art Gallery - British Columbia Artists (Especially Emily Carr)The Vancouver Art Gallery mission is to preserve and present work by artists in BC. The most famous is Emily Carr who captured the rhythm of the deep green darkness of the Northwest Coast in her art. Vancouver Transportation - Getting Around The CityThese are my "Vancouver transportation" tricks for getting around the city. I usually cycle or take the bus and sometimes drive. Getting there the fastest way and how to have the most fun on the way. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Vancouver Transportation - Getting Around The City" From Vancouver with Love - Sign Up for Monthly Updates from Loving VancouverVancouver Love - the newsletter to keep you up to date on all the happenings here at Loving Vancouver, straight to your inbox every month. UBC Museum of Anthropology - Aboriginal Culture From Around the WorldThe UBC Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver offers a glimpse of aboriginal cultures from everywhere. Go around the world in the Multiversity gallery or see modern interpretations in the Audain Gallery Vancouver Museums and Galleries - History and ArtA Vancouver Museum... there are many, from the UBC Museum of Anthropology about aboriginal cultures to the Vancouver Art Gallery with contemporary artists to the Vancouver Maritime Museum. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Vancouver Museums and Galleries - History and Art" UBC Museum of Anthropology - BC First Nations Art Past and PresentThe UBC Museum of Anthropology perched on a cliff overlooking the ocean and the mountains. The best BC native art: ancient totem poles, carved feast dishes and Bill Reid's Raven and the First Men. The Best Free Vancouver AttractionsThe best Vancouver attractions are free. From people-watching at English Bay to the gorgeous view from Cypress Mountain. From the exotic Chinatown night market to historic Christchurch Cathedral. Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Best Free Vancouver Attractions" Where are good, bad and cheap Vancouver neighbourhoods?All the action is in downtown Vancouver. Or so they say ;-) For night life, the best and busiest restaurants, and lots of people, downtown is the place. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Where are good, bad and cheap Vancouver neighbourhoods?" Free Things to do in VancouverThe best free things to do in Vancouver are the parks, no question. Stanley Park is very popular (the 3rd largest urban park in North America). If you've... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Free Things to do in Vancouver" What should I do in Vancouver?There are tourist must-see's and (lots) of outdoorsy things to do in Vancouver. There are cultural experiences and activities for the kids. There are shopping-sprees... Permalink -- click for full blog post "What should I do in Vancouver?" Why is Vancouver the best?I see many questions about Should I go to Vancouver or ________? In my humble opinion, Vancouver is the best! It does depend though on what you like. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Why is Vancouver the best?" Vancouver Tourist Information - Help LineYour Vancouver Tourist Information Help Line. Get real answers for your questions about your trip to Vancouver. I respond to each question within 36 hours with a new page on Loving-Vancouver.com. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Vancouver Tourist Information - Help Line" Why is Vancouver the Best City?Vancouver is the best city to visit and to live. Beautiful scenery, mild winters, great ethnic foods of all kinds, every outdoor recreation sport and that low-key, relaxed West Coast lifestyle. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Why is Vancouver the Best City?" Granville Island Vancouver – A Must-see Shopping and Cultural DestinationGranville Island Vancouver is fun, interesting and unique on a tiny peninsula in False Creek. The island is free, however the final cost depends on whether you can avoid buying everything in sight! Main Street Vancouver Shopping - Retro Gifts and Young DesignersShopping on Main Street Vancouver, is an urban spot for the unique, organic, socially conscious and made-in-Canada. Folks want interesting, ethical Vancouver shopping without breaking the bank. Bloedel Conservatory in Queen Elizabeth Park – A Tropical HavenThe Bloedel Conservatory is the best green indoor space in Vancouver. A tropical paradise: exotic plants, colourful Koi fish and free-flying birds. The warm green space transports you to the equator. Pacific Spirit Park – A Sanctuary of Protected Wilderness in VancouverThe Pacific Spirit Park protects a variety of ecosystems at the edge of Vancouver. A relaxing escape from the bustling city into a labyrinth of trails through towering forest and along water's edge. Vancouver Parks in the City - Where, Why and When to VisitVancouver is an outdoor city. Vancouver parks are a nearby escape to a green space in the midst of urban life, full of bright flowers and open grass spaces with patches of protected wilderness. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Vancouver Parks in the City - Where, Why and When to Visit" Burnaby Mountain – Climb a very easy “Mountain”Burnaby Mountain is home to Simon Fraser University with Canadian Arthur Erickson 1960's classic architecture, as well as a steep but manageable trail, a rose garden, and some truly gorgeous views. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Burnaby Mountain – Climb a very easy “Mountain”" Hiking Lynn Canyon and Crossing the Free Lynn Canyon Suspension BridgeStumble across the Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge, hike up and down the steep trails to the Twin Falls, watch the water rush by and dip your feet into the water to cool off after all that hard work. Wilderness Parks in Vancouver - Where to Go for The Great OutdoorsThe easy-access wilderness parks in Vancouver are on the edge of the city close to the mountains. For a long hike to stretch your legs, head to Lynn Canyon or Burnaby Mountain and start hiking! Vancouver Transit – Going for the RideFind out the easiest ways to travel by Vancouver transit. See the city from new angles, just above street-level in a trolley bus, a sky-high view from the Skytrain or at water-level from the Seabus. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Vancouver Transit – Going for the Ride" Vancouver Transit - Finding Your WayVancouver transit tips for easy ways to get around the city using Translink. From Vancouver airport transportation to planning your trip using Google, this is the guide to help you find your way. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Vancouver Transit - Finding Your Way" Visiting Stanley Park – A Vancouver JewelStanley Park in Vancouver is a thousand acres of near-wilderness in the heart of downtown. Find a sunny seaside walk or a forested path or a sandy beach for a swim on a hot summer’s day. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Visiting Stanley Park – A Vancouver Jewel" Dr Sun Yat Sen Chinese Garden in Vancouver – A Guide (Part 2)How best to visit the traditional Chinese garden in Vancouver, a Ming scholar’s retreat from busy official life transformed into a window on another culture. Dr Sun Yat Sen Chinese Garden in Vancouver – A Guide (Part 1)The best way to visit the classical Chinese garden in Vancouver. Clever design, visual history and delicate care makes for a beautiful visit at any time of year. |