Hospitality, Marketing & Tourism

A week-long celebration of poutine returns to B.C. in February

The week-long celebration of one of Canada's most beloved - and iconic - dishes returns this November to restaurants across the country, including right here in B.C.

Dec 19, 2019 3:12 PM Read more >

There's a brand-new modern doughnut shop and cafe now open in Vancouver

Calling all doughnut fans: There's a brand-new modern doughnut shop that's just opened its doors in Vancouver's Chinatown. Mello welcomed their first customers this weekend at their small, minimalist space at 223 E Pender Street (at Main).

Dec 16, 2019 11:00 PM Read more >

Vancouver's 2020 Polar Bear Swim will mark 100 years of a chilly New Year's Day tradition

It's not only one of the world's biggest Polar Bear Swims, it's also one of the oldest, and on January 1, 2020 the event marks a century of chilly New Year's Day fun in Vancouver.

Dec 16, 2019 11:00 PM Read more >

Here are the 9 cheapest sun destinations to visit from Vancouver this winter

Kayak, a global travel search engine, has revealed its list of the cheapest warm weather destinations for Vancouverites to travel to this winter.

Dec 12, 2019 1:59 PM Read more >

Team behind one of Vancouver's top restaurants opening Italian-American BBQ spot

Say Mercy! plans to open in January 2020

Dec 12, 2019 12:30 PM Read more >

At this cozy cabin getaway spot near Vancouver you can watch eagles soar and search for Sasquatch

For an easy road trip that’s just about a two-hour drive from Vancouver, Harrison Mills and Harrison Hot Springs make for a cozy off-season getaway for families, couples, and adventurers alike.

Dec 9, 2019 11:00 PM Read more >

B.C.'s online camping reservation system revamped

Campers hoping to stay at B.C. parks will find a revamped online reservation system with new features on the Discover Camping website.

Dec 5, 2019 9:45 AM Read more >

Old Bird to bring ‘Chinese food with attitude’ to Vancouver’s Main Street

In October, Main Street’s Nomad restaurant closed up after five years of serving contemporary Pacific Northwest-inspired cuisine in their modern space.

Dec 1, 2019 11:00 PM Read more >

Here’s all the festive winter fun happening in Whistler

Natural snow in the valley or not, Whistler’s winter programming kicks off today (Nov. 30) with the opening of the skating rink at Olympic Plaza. “Come to Whistler Village for a range of activities for every age.

Nov 29, 2019 11:00 PM Read more >

Ty Speer suddenly departs Tourism Vancouver

Board of directors issues memo to announce departure

Nov 29, 2019 2:23 PM Read more >