The Ford F-Series marks 60 consecutive years as Canada’s best-selling pickup line. We spent a week with the luxurious 2026 F-150 King Ranch to see how more than $107,000 worth of truck fits into Vancouver life.
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Donna Hay’s Sunshine, Lemons and Sea Salt brings bright coastal Australian recipes, easy entertaining ideas and fresh inspiration to Vancouver kitchens.
Summer may be winding down, but sunscreen season isn’t over. We look at four facial SPFs from Vivier and Shiseido, plus a luxury lip treatment with SPF.
Three Vancouver dining and drinking destinations have joined 50 Best Discovery. Meet the city’s newly recognized restaurant and bar additions.
CinCin’s third annual Farm to Table Dinner returns August 25 with six courses highlighting BC farms, seasonal ingredients and local wine pairings.
GranVino Wine Walk returns to South Granville on August 15 with BC wineries, local cider, boutique shopping, dining and up to 15 tastings.
Five Sails enters a new era as Five Sails by Alex Kim, with the Canadian Culinary Champion becoming Chef-Partner and Co-Owner of the Vancouver restaurant.
Our Vancouver test of the Mazda CX-5 GT covers city driving, tight parking and everyday practicality.
Brothers Justin and Cristian Isidro open Maria Celeste, a 36-seat Portuguese restaurant inspired by traditional tascas, on Fraser Street.
Light Up Chinatown! returns August 8 and 9 with Hawkers Lane, chef collaborations, live entertainment, cultural experiences and limited-edition treats throughout Vancouver’s historic Chinatown. Vancouver’s Chinatown will come alive with food, music, art and community celebrations when Light Up Chinatown!, presented by RBC, returns on Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9, 2026. We recently attended a media preview for an early taste of what is planned for this year’s festival, including dishes from the restaurants and chefs participating in Hawkers Lane. https://www.instagram.com/p/DbcPADSCBgk/ The free, family-friendly festival will feature live performances, cultural programming, exclusive food collaborations, shopping launches and activities…
Vancouver diners can now experience Michelin-starred Burdock & Co without committing to the restaurant’s full tasting menu. Chef-owner Andrea Carlson has introduced a new à la carte bar menu, bringing some of the relaxed neighbourhood spirit of Burdock & Co’s early years back to its Main Street dining room. Available exclusively at the bar on a walk-in basis, the menu features Carlson’s personal favourites, seasonal dishes and playful snacks designed for a more spontaneous evening out. Guests can drop in for Burdock’s popular buttermilk fried chicken, chilled sesame udon and ramen fries, paired with small-production, terroir-driven wines selected by wine…
The internationally experienced chef takes over the kitchen at Fairmont Pacific Rim’s acclaimed Coal Harbour restaurant, launching her first dinner and summer tasting menus. Botanist has welcomed Amanda Healey as its new executive chef, marking a new chapter for the award-winning restaurant inside Fairmont Pacific Rim. Healey returns to Vancouver with more than 20 years of international culinary experience and a résumé that includes some of the most respected kitchens in Canada and Australia. Her approach centres on seasonality, sustainability and using regional ingredients to tell a story through food. “As we look to the future of Botanist, we also…
Decanting Memories follows Trudy and George Heiss and their journey building Gray Monk Estate Winery in the Okanagan.
Our Volvo XC60 PHEV Ultra review explores its comfortable cabin, electric driving and everyday use in Vancouver.
¿CóMO? Ultramar Opening in Vancouver With Spanish Seafood The team behind ¿CóMO? Taperia is opening a seafood-focused restaurant inspired by Northern Spain at East Broadway and Carolina Street. Vancouver’s Spanish dining scene is about to gain a new seafood destination. The team behind Mount Pleasant’s Michelin Guide-recognized ¿CóMO? Taperia will open ¿CóMO? Ultramar this winter at 592 East Broadway, bringing live-fire cooking, whole grilled fish and the seafood traditions of Northern Spain to the neighbourhood. Founders Shaun Layton and Frankie Harrington are developing the restaurant around the coastal cuisines they have encountered during their annual research trips through Spain. “Ultramar…
Tickets go on sale July 21 for special multi-course dinners supporting women in food, beverage and hospitality. Dames Dine Around returns this September with two evenings of special dining experiences at restaurants across British Columbia. Presented by the Les Dames d’Escoffier BC Chapter, the annual culinary fundraiser takes place on Tuesday, September 15 and Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Guests can book limited-seat dinners at participating restaurants throughout Metro Vancouver, Whistler, Victoria, the Okanagan and the Sunshine Coast. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, July 21 at 10 a.m., priced from $50 to $250 per person. Gratuity is not included. What to…
Canada’s table is officially set for Saturday, August 1, and this year’s message is beautifully simple: Choose Canadian Food First. Food Day Canada 2026 is officially over, but the celebration continues with Harvest Table – A Taste of Vancouver Islandon September 26 at Keating Farm in the Cowichan. We’ll report more once we have futher details. https://www.instagram.com/p/DbjRu06y6nA/?hl=en For me, Food Day Canada is not just another food holiday or a marketing campaign to share on social media. It is personal. I knew Anita Stewart, the powerhouse culinary pioneer who founded Food Day Canada in 2003. When Anita began this movement,…
When the forecast finally shifts to patio weather and long, drawn-out summer evenings, the last thing anyone wants is a high-maintenance skincare routine. Warmer days naturally call for a lighter approach—we swap heavy knits for breathable linens, and our skincare should follow suit. But streamlining doesn’t mean sacrificing results. Canadian clinical skincare brand Vivier has built its reputation on pharmaceutical-grade formulas that do the heavy lifting without requiring a ten-step routine. By centering everything around a straightforward philosophy—Prepare, Target, Moisturize, and Protect—the brand has created a simple four-step regimen that keeps skin healthy, hydrated and glowing throughout the summer months.…
The Wes Anderson Cookbook serves up 59 illustrated recipes inspired by the colour, charm and cinematic worlds of Wes Anderson.
We try the Nissan Kicks SV AWD in Vancouver, exploring its compact size, city manners and everyday practicality.
