Curiocity • 12/11/2025

Here are all the spots with photo booths in Vancouver

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a moment captured in a photo booth is worth that several times over. There's nothing more nostalgic than taking out your strip of photos from a machine. Here's where you can find both analog and digital photo booths in Vancouver.

Curiocity • 11/28/2025

Over 20 Indigenous-owned businesses to shop across Canada over the holidays and beyond

The season of giving has arrived, and what better way to support local than by picking out a few gifts from some Indigenous-owned businesses? Not only will you find all kinds of creative, ethically made gifts for your loved ones, but you’ll have the chance to learn more about the local Indigenous cultures in your area.

Curiocity • 11/26/2025

Global brand behind Labubus opens its first Canadian store in Metro Vancouver

The global designer toy brand behind some of the biggest characters (yes, including the notorious Labubu) is finally expanding into Canada, and its first store has officially opened its doors in Metro Vancouver. Pop Mart collaborates with renowned artists from across the world to create (or popularize) lovable designer toys that are every collector’s dream.

Curiocity • 11/21/2025

Vancouver is getting a floating sauna experience on a restored barge from the 1940s

A few months into its inception, HAVN took a restored naval barge from the 1940s — once a place of urgency and emergency — and turned it into a transformative, relaxing experience where people could find a moment of stillness. The 150-foot barge came from an old mar...

Curiocity • 11/19/2025

New Aritzia flagship boutique to take over former Nordstrom location in Vancouver

Vancouver-born fashion retailer Aritzia just revealed its plans for a new flagship boutique in downtown Vancouver, and although it’ll be a little while before it officially opens, it’s going to be major, and it’s located in a familiar spot. Spanning approximately 40,000 square feet and four floors, the new flagship will sit at the intersection of Robson and Howe, in the spot formerly occupied by Nordstrom at Pacific Centre.

Curiocity • 11/13/2025

A new wellness spa just opened five minutes from downtown Victoria

Esquimalt is a historic district just five minutes away from downtown Victoria, and it’s well worth the visit for a myriad of reasons. In addition to exploring Canada’s naval history and a number of scenic parks and beaches, you can now officially visit a new wellness spa and retreat at the restored Rosemead House.

Curiocity • 11/13/2025

Vancouver's rent prices drop for a 13th month in a row

The new Canadian Rent Report is out, and November marks the 13th month in a row that the average rent has fallen in Vancouver. According to Zumper, average rent prices are experiencing a “continued downward trend,” a pattern that extends to many of the country’s most expensive housing markets.

Curiocity • 11/10/2025

Canada's top luxury resale brand is having its biggest sale of the year with up to 80% off

With stores in Vancouver, Toronto, and Calgary, Mine & Yours is known as Canada’s leading luxury resale brand, and they’re about to have their biggest sale of the year. So if you’ve been eyeing an LV bag or statement piece for a while now, there’s never been a better time to pop into one of their boutiques.

Curiocity • 11/07/2025

One of the oldest houses in B.C. is this one-storey log house that predates the creation of Canada

Helmcken House is one of the oldest houses in the province remaining on its original property, and it preserves an important era of Canadian history.

Curiocity • 11/05/2025

Vancouver is getting its own 'North Pole' with a magical mountaintop ice skating pond

The Peak of Christmas is a beloved annual tradition atop Grouse Mountain that transforms the peak into a winter wonderland, complete with an illuminated Light Walk around the lake and an ice skating pond.

Curiocity • 11/04/2025

These 'dark sky preserves' across Canada are your best chance of viewing this week's supermoon

Heads up, stargazers. You might know that this week’s supermoon is on the way, but there may be a dark sky preserve near you that will offer a front row seat to this spectacular phenomenon.

Curiocity • 10/31/2025

The entire 'Twilight' saga is screening at this Vancouver spot in November

You don’t have to travel to Forks to get your next Twilight fix. A local spot right here in Vancouver is transporting guests to the moody, infamous cinematic universe of the cult favourite saga. So if you were planning to binge-watch the films over the weekend, you may want to hold off, as this is your chance to catch them on the big screen.

Curiocity • 10/29/2025

Cozy fall date ideas to try in and around Vancouver that aren't grabbing coffee

Let’s face it, the “let’s grab coffee” line is overused and not always an effective way to get to know a person. Sure, you have a chance to flex your coffee aficionado muscles if that’s your thing, but there are only so many coffee dates you can go on before they all start blending together — and before your body starts rejecting caffeine altogether. So this fall, we challenge you to mix it up, be daring, and come up with some date ideas that push you out of your comfort zone.

Curiocity • 10/29/2025

Vancouver International Airport is hiring right now with world-class benefits

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is hiring for over 20 jobs across its departments right now, and one of them might just have your name on it.

Curiocity • 10/28/2025

Vancouver's signature four-day art crawl opens the studios of over 500 artists this fall

Now in its 29th year, the beloved Eastside Culture Crawl is a staple fall tradition that opens the studios of over 500 artists on Vancouver's Eastside. Showcasing the work of local and international artists alike, the four-day crawl is a great way to experience the city’s art scene in all of its glory.

Curiocity • 10/24/2025

These sample sales are bringing steep discounts on beloved brands to Metro Vancouver

As the weather gets rainier and colder, we’re looking to snag any deal we can when it comes to warm winter layers. And with ski season rapidly approaching, it’s a good time to look at refreshing your ski and snowboard gear, too. So mark your calendars, because you won’t want to miss these sample and warehouse sales in Vancouver this fall.

Curiocity • 10/23/2025

Vancouver's last 6 p.m. sunset of the year is coming up this weekend

October has blessed Vancouver with some gorgeous fall weather, at least in the first half of the month. As it comes to a close, however, we’re in for far wetter, colder days ahead. It’s hard to believe, but the last 6 p.m. sunset of the year is already coming up this weekend, which means it won’t be long before daylight saving time ends.

Curiocity • 10/22/2025

B.C. film studio to transform into a magical holiday town straight out of a Christmas movie

Langley’s Martini Film Studios is known for its world-class production and prime West Coast location, and once a year, it opens its backlot to the public for a magical holiday experience like no other. The outdoor film set transforms into Merry & Bright at Martini Town, an enchanting holiday town straight out of a Hallmark movie.

Curiocity • 10/22/2025

These ancient trees might just be the oldest in Canada

From B.C.’s towering old-growth forests to the knarled burls of the prairies, Canada is home to some seriously spectacular trees that have been around for hundreds of years, if not millennia. The fact that these ancient trees are still standing today is a testament to nature’s resilience as well as the environmental stewardship efforts on a provincial level and by grassroots organizations like Ancient Forest Alliance.

Curiocity • 10/21/2025

Vancouver museums and art galleries that are completely free to visit

Vancouver is not an easy place to afford the basics, much less to splurge on fancy meals or daytime excursions. The good news is that there are a handful of museums and art galleries that are completely free to visit, which means you can support your local arts scene without breaking the bank.

Curiocity • 10/20/2025

This B.C. village was named a top global travel destination for 2026 and it's the only Canadian spot

There’s no place like Ucluelet to experience the wild West Coast in all of its glory. Secluded beaches, a temperate rainforest, and lively storm-watching during the colder months. What more can you ask for? The vibrant coastal village is already world-renowned for its sustainable tourism opportunities, and it looks like it’s gaining traction on Expedia.

Curiocity • 10/17/2025

Camels were once brought to B.C. over 150 years ago and it's a wild story

Canada feels like the last place you’d expect to see camels roaming around, but despite their popular association with the deserts of southwestern Asia and parts of Africa, they’re actually native to North America, though the first camels to walk the Earth are a far cry from their descendants today.

Curiocity • 10/09/2025

Here's when daylight saving time ends and Canadians 'fall back' in 2025

Soak up those gorgeous fall days while you can, because it won’t be long before the trees are bare and daylight saving time ends once again. As sunset times get earlier and earlier across the country, we inch toward the inevitable point when we “fall back.”

Curiocity • 10/07/2025

You can buy a tree for $15 or less from the City and contribute to Vancouver's urban forest

Part of Vancouver’s allure as a city and destination for nature lovers is its dedication to growing its urban forest canopy. It’s what makes every stroll memorable and every lungful of air fresh, whether it’s on a shaded trail in the summer, a coffee run in the fall, or a cherry blossom picnic in the spring. None of it would be possible without the urban forest, and the Vancouver Park Board is offering residents the chance to help make it flourish. The annual fall tree sale is a chance for Vancouver resid...