Many of our guests are families with two or more kids. Parents travelling with young children prefer modern furnished home rentals that let them spread out and make good use of large, private and quiet outdoor spaces. When it’s time to venture out into the Kitsilano neighbourhood, there are plenty of kid-friendly festivals and craft...Read More

Warmer, longer days bring springtime visitors to Vancouver to teach at the university, learn a new language, or visit family. Our notorious winter showers give way to clear afternoon skies and colourful blooms. A guest-favoured tradition is the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival—a monthlong celebration throughout the city. This year the festival runs April 3-29, 2018. Steps...Read More

Vancouver is one of the most diverse cities in the world. A significant part of our vibrant community is from China. Each year in February, all Vancouverites and visitors are invited to join the community to celebrate the lunar new year. The largest event is the Vancouver Chinese New Year Parade. This year, the parade...Read More

Long after the sugary sweets of Halloween and Hanukkah and Christmas are consumed and healthy new-year resolutions are faint recollections, there is an annual tradition in Kitsilano and throughout Vancouver: the world’s original hot chocolate festival. Sponsored by City Food Magazine, The Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival returns for its eighth year. In 2018 there are...Read More