vancouver, British COlumbia

the unceded traditional territory of the ʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

 

GEtting here

If you’re flying into Vancouver take note of which airport you’re flying into as there are a couple different options.

YVR - This is the main Vancouver airport and easiest to get to and from at any time of day/night. Fast transit into the city through the Skytrain (except between 1am-5am), or taxi and ride share (uber/lyft) options available.

YXX - Abbotsford airport, approximately 1hr drive from Metro Vancouver. May be less expensive if arriving domestically. More difficult to get into Metro Vancouver but there are transit options (daytime) or ride share (uber/lyft) options available.

  • There are lots of option for beautiful beaches around Vancouver. Some personal favourites of ours include; Jericho Beach, Spanish Banks, Sunset Beach, or in Luke’s hometown, White Rock, you’ll enjoy the sprawling Crescent Beach.

  • Lynn Canyon, Quarry Rock, and Stanley Park are great and local. If you’ve got a car and crave a bit more adventure, head to Squamish, BC for beautiful sea to sky strolls.

  • Check out Main St. around the Mt. Pleasant and Riley Park neighbourhoods for great local shops, restaurants, cafe’s and vintage!

    Other great shopping areas are West 4th, and Robson St.

  • There are SO many great places, it is hard to go wrong! We’ve polled our pals and here are some of the top spots for cafes restaurants and bars!

    Cafes: The Mighty Oak, Federal Store, Liberty Cafe, Coco et Olive, Revolver, Timbertrain, 49th Parallel.

    Restaurants: Honey Bee Bruncheonette, Via Tevere Pizzaria, The Lunch Lady, Phnom Penh, DD MAU, Tacofino Ocho, The Naam, Pizza Coming Soon, Bao Bei, AJ’s Brooklyn Pizza Joint, Elio Volpe, Mt. Pleasant Vintage & Provisions, The General Public/The Eatery, Fable Diner, Burger Crush, Odd Burger, Song Huong.

    Bars & Breweries: Bar Tartare, The Shameful Tiki Room, Mum’s the Word, 33 Acres, Hero’s Welcome.

  • For options in the neighbourhood of the venue check out AirBnB or VRBO.

    Otherwise, most hotels are located in downtown Vancouver. Coal Harbour, and English bay options offer easy access to the seawall and other attractions.