Written for Daily Hive by the team at Paddle BC, the guide to the province’s best paddling experiences for all levels. In BC, we’re fortunate to be surrounded by some of the world’s most stunning natural beauty. What better way to take it all in than from the peaceful vantage point of a paddleboard, raft, kayak, or canoe? With over 25,000 kilometres of ocean coastline and more than 20,000 lakes, the opportunities for exploration in the province are endless.

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It’s true, Did’s Pizza has returned to Vancouver after an almost 20 year hiatus, setting up shop at 575 Dunsmuir Street in the city’s downtown core.

A Vancouver dog owner is warning others, saying his dog Loretta ended up in hospital when she ingested the drug PCP while playing on Kits Beach.

While everyone is enjoying the beautiful summer weather, not everyone can afford to constantly be eating out at Vancouver’s restaurants. We’ve put together a list of the best outdoor BBQ spots around Vancouver to get your grill on and soak up some sun. Enjoy eating a fine feast in the great outdoors with friends and family while the sunshine lasts.

A face carved into a Stanley Park tree has been called beautiful, mysterious, and a piece of guerilla artwork, but you definitely won’t find the Vancouver Park Board highlighting it.

After a 22-year hiatus, bathtub races are returning to downtown Vancouver this weekend. The wacky and comical races are returning to Kitsilano Beach as part of the 10th annual KitsFest, a sports and healthy living beach festival that runs from Friday, August 10 to Sunday, August 12, 2018.

One of Stanley Park’s funnest summer traditions is just around the corner, and you get to be a part of it. To celebrate the 11th anniversary of one of Vancouver’s favourite annual summertime events, Daily Hive, Fresh Air Cinema, and Evo Car Share are letting you pick FOUR of the movies that will be played at this summer’s Evo Summer Cinema Series at Stanley Park.

Get ready for OK Times with the Okanagan Spring Summer Pack. One of the best parts of living in Vancouver is the beautiful beaches and scenery, and these Instagrammable beaches prove the West Coast is the best coast. Summer is in full swing, and if you’re looking for a scenic spot to take pictures for the ‘gram, look no further. Take a look through the photos below, then grab your sunscreen and your selfie stick and get your summer on. Bring a book, your bestie, or come alone, but regardless a stunning view is always guaranteed at Kits beach, day or night. Jericho Beach is perfect for those days you want to make your stay-cation feel like a vacation, while you lay on the beautiful beach or play in the sand. Wreck Beach is the hidden gem of UBC — although it takes a little bit of a trek to get there, the stunning views make it worth it. Visitors beware: one side of the beach is clothing option so enter at your discretion. 👀 You can’t stop by English Bay and not make a pit stop at the “A-maze-ing Laughter” sculptures by Yue Minjun. While the beach itself often serves up cotton candy skies and jaw-dropping sunsets, the sculptures make for a perfect sandy photo-op. Mountains in the back, party in the front — or something like that. Spanish Banks is absolutely stunning to pose for the ‘gram, or to take a minute to yourself. With these views, what’s there not to fall in love with? Sunset Beach brings together the best of BC’s mountain, water, and stunning sunsets. Located just outside of Vancouver, White Pine Beach in Port Moody makes for a perfect day trip and some perfect pictures

If it means benefiting her customers, Mandolyn Jonasson doesn’t mind being a little bit sneaky. The creator of Island SodaWorks Bistro, one of the most unique restaurants in Canada, is so dedicated to healthy eating she has fashioned a menu of favourite comfort foods and built it with tasty ingredients from farms — including her own — in central Vancouver Island.

Spring has sprung, and we’re ready to have fun! Fill your weekly schedule with these 20 great events happening around town from March 18 to 24. Vancouver International Auto Show, Spring Break film series, and more.

Canada Weather: How Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Calgary stack up when it comes to annual rainfall, sunshine, snowfall, and summer and winter temps.

While the words “Vancouver” and “budget travel” don’t seem to fit in the same sentence, you can still do the city as a budget traveller if you’re savvy.

Many of you are probably thinking, what? Well Brahm Tam’s Drum Circle is a free event in the West End that happens every Tuesday night. If you have been over to Third beach during a Tuesday night during the summer, you’ll know what I’m talking about. From 5pm till the sun goes down, you can find a group of guys and girls, people of all ages, just jamming on their drum, lots of people, lots of smiles. The People out there are just enjoying the music, the dancing, the vibe, and the great weather. I don’t see why the City of Vancouver finds that offensive…

Vancouverites probably don’t need much of an introduction to Tofino. Just a short ferry, drive, or an even shorter plane ride away from downtown, this small town where the forest meets the ocean has got a big reputation. Here’s how you can spend the perfect 72 hours in Tofino.

BC Beer Tour By Seaplane is operated by Butiq Escapes, a company that runs one-of-a-kind tours like this across Canada.

A man was arrested earlier this week after allegedly bear spraying random people in English Bay. According to the Vancouver Police Department (VPD), the incident occurred on August 12 just before 8:30 pm.

Looking for something to watch in June? Here’s a breakdown of the latest movies and series available on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Crave, and more!