Sharon is a freelance writer, editor and semi-professional contest enterer based in Vancouver. Currently studying creative fiction at Simon Fraser University, she loves reading and writing about bad relationships and good travel. If she’s not writing, Sharon can usually be found running trails, searching the city for the best salmon sashimi or parenting her dog.
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Want to grab a brew with friends? East Vancouver’s Strathcona offers a unique mix of old and new architecture, traditions and eateries – making it a fun area to find a spot to cheers. Here are a few of the best places to sip a beer in Strathcona. [Photo credit: iStock/LeszekCzerwonka]
Vancouver’s Chinatown is Canada’s largest. It offers rich history, heritage and character, making it an area full of must-visit spots. Whether you’re looking for a place to spend an afternoon sharing brews with pals or an intimate spot to catch dinner and drinks for date night, we give you the best places in Chinatown to grab a beer. [Photo credit: iStock/OkorokovaNatalya]
It doesn’t matter if you’re craving a pilsner, a pale ale or a porter – if you’re looking for a delicious beer served alongside one-of-a-kind waterfront scenery and plenty of atmosphere, Granville Island is the place to be. We’ve rounded up a few of the best places on Granville Island to grab a cold one. [Photo courtesy of Tourism Vancouver/Nelson Mouellic]
Celebrate your love of cinema – and the return of the Vancouver International Film Festival – with a creative film-inspired cocktail or “VIFFtail.” Select Vancouver bars and restaurants have created special cocktails inspired by iconic films to serve in September and throughout the film festival. Here are a few choice places to pay homage to the best in film with a refreshing VIFFtail. [Photo courtesy of L’Abattoir]
Worried that your glory days are behind you? Just because you’re a grownup doesn’t mean the fun should stop – Vancouver has plenty of options for recreational sports leagues and activities that welcome adults. Stay active (and make play a priority) with our selection of six awesome adult-friendly rec leagues in and around the city. [Photo credit: iStock/bigjohn36]
Show your Pride! Until August 6th, order a delicious Pride-themed cocktail from participating Vancouver bars and restaurants; partial proceeds from each themed drink will be donated to the Dr. Peter Centre, which provides compassionate HIV care for British Columbians. Here are a few of our picks of participating places to find a delightful Pride-themed cocktail. [Photo courtesy of Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar]
Vancouver’s Davie Village – a vibrant LGBTQ-friendly neighbourhood between Burrard and Jervis Streets – is a lively place to chow down, with an array of sun-soaked patios, tasty multicultural eats and hidden culinary gems. With a wide selection of delicious dining options to choose from, here are our picks for the best restaurants in Davie Village. [Photo courtesy of Tourism Vancouver/Michael Song]
As the days get longer and brighter, it’s getting harder and harder to spend all day cooped up inside. Bring your sun salutations and downward facing dogs out into the fresh air to the following places offering outdoor yoga classes this summer. [Photo credit: iStock/SilviaJansen]
There’s nothing quite like sipping on a refreshing glass of iced tea to beat the heat on a hot day – nothing except, a revitalizing iced tea cocktail! With the sunny season here, we give you some of the coolest places in Vancouver to kick back and quench your thirst with a delicious iced tea cocktail. [Photo credit: Uva Wine & Cocktail Bar]