This isn't your Granny Smith's cider. At two boutique ciderhouses on Vancouver Island, B.C., adults can enjoy a taste of European-style cider.
By Carol Pucci | July 13, 2008
It's official. Main Street, where women of a certain profession once worked the street corners in stilettos, is certifiably hip.
By Tan Vinh | April 24, 2008
Vancouver's clubs are as diverse as its residents. There's something
for everyone. They keep their lines long, though (even when they're
less than packed inside), so you need to choose your spots wisely. Our
intrepid writer went to 10 clubs -- five in historic, edgy Gastown and
five in chichi Yaletown -- so you won't waste your time in the wrong
queue.
By Barry Gibbons | March 7, 2008
You don't have to go to Europe to see how the plunging value of the U.S. dollar is pushing up prices for American travelers.
Just spend a weekend in Vancouver, B.C.
With the U.S. dollar near a 30-year low against the loonie — the name for the Canadian $1 coin with a loon on the back — say goodbye to bargains and brace for sticker shock.
A tall Starbucks latte that costs $2.55 in Seattle is $2.95 Canadian on Robson Street in downtown Vancouver, $2.80 at current exchange rates.
By Carol Pucci | August 24, 2007
VANCOUVER, B.C. -- With a single ear-splitting horn blast, the sleek white ship slides out of its slip, bound for another scenic coastal journey.
Some passengers lounge on the top deck, sipping cold drinks in the warm sun, mesmerized by a pair of eagles riding the thermals overhead. Others linger inside, one deck below, chatting, reading or watching through picture windows as the city's skyline fades and a saw-toothed mountain range rises on the horizon.
By Julie Ovenell-Carter | September 8, 2005
Golfers are the Indiana Jones of the sports world. But instead of the bullwhip and brown fedora, they're decked out with ball caps and graphite-shafted clubs, roaming the globe in search of rare gems -- those terrific, sought-after courses tucked away in exotic locales.
That's why Vancouver Island is a dream destination, with more than 40 courses sprinkled across one of the great expanses of mountain and oceanside wilderness in North America. And much of the island is swaddled in a weather zone that features moderate temperatures and golf throughout the year.
By Ian Cruickshank | July 14, 2005
The time has come for mountain bikers to load their steeds onto the trailer or roof rack and hit the road in British Columbia. Whether you're an intense technical freerider, hard-core dirt jumper or laid-back, cross-country cruiser, you'll find excellent riding in virtually every community.
The newest trend is mountain biking camps for novices and cross-country riders who want to learn challenging freeride skills. Whistler and Panorama are leading the way with lessons taught right at the resorts (full-face helmets, dual-suspension bikes and body armor are available for rent).
By Steven Threndyle | July 7, 2005
Short Trips
VANCOUVER, B.C. -- The smells early in the morning in Vancouverýs Chinatown were intoxicating. Different, exotic Chinese melodies emanated from practically every storefront. Merchants shuffled heaping boxes of produce out to the sidewalk. Family members sliced, trimmed and configured each piece just so for maximum display effectiveness.
By Jeff Larsen | May 19, 2005
Take a Walk
Location: Vancouver, B.C.
Length: Miles of trails within park.
Level of difficulty: Park trails vary; look for nesting areas in trees above level, paved parking lot; accessible.
By Cathy McDonald | May 12, 2005
VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Avid hikers who visit Vancouver just may want to stick to the city, taking in the attractions and absorbing the energy of a very diverse metropolis.
Shop until you can't stop along fashionable Robson Street, or find a desperately hip place to dine along West Pender.
Visit the phenomenal First Nations Collection at the University of British Columbia's Museum of Anthropology.
Stroll the famous Seawall at Stanley Park if you must.
By Greg Johnston | April 7, 2005
