Vancouver & Sea to Sky / Sunshine Coast

Slipping through the narrow emerald waters between Otter Island and the mainland peninsula in Desolation Sound, our guide turned our tour’s attention to the zunga that was coming into view.

Biking, beer, hiking and more beer — sounds like our kind of festival.

You’ve seen them drenched and caked in mud, grimacing from exertion, shrieking while treading through icy water, dripping in sweat while climbing a seven-metre pole surrounded by flames.

This year marks an extended culinary indulgence for Cornucopia. After 17 years, the all things food and drink festival is revamped and longer spanning two weekends.

Visitors began to pour into the field set up between three stages at the Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival, with the smell of grilled smokies drifting throughout the park.

The beat of rhythmic drums rise and fall to the swaying pitches of three singers’ voices, which ring through the longhouse-inspired building.

Every August, close to 5,000 people descend down the rolling hills leading to Burnaby’s picturesque Deer Lake Park. With tall, green pines forming natural sound barriers and food carts providi

Entering its third year now, the Whistler Presents concert series will see performances from a mix of local musicians, up-and-coming young artists, and long-established international favourites.

WHISTLER, BC - Like many Vancouverites, I have known – and loved – the charismatic charm of Whistler in the winter.