The sight of a river otter pacing back and forth in the backyard swimming pool was a brief moment of amusement for a Vancouver family late Monday morning.

Looking for something fun to do today? We’re here to help with our list of seven events happening in Vancouver today, Tuesday, July 30. Don’t miss the Moulin Rouge, Pride on the Pier, and more!

Got plans for a wine-fuelled escape this summer? If so, be sure to add Frind Estate Winery to your itinerary, as it’s one of the Okanagan’s newest destinations for food and beverage.

If you’re really craving some beach time but want to stick to a tight budget, a trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, may just be the perfect getaway.

Written by: Aman Bains Here’s a list of 11 places to take a date in the summer. Vancouver has some great restaurants, but take advantage of everything Vancouver has to offer. Take a peek at my suggestions. In no particular order they are.

It’s no secret that Vancouver is an expensive city, and some have also deemed it as a hard city for singles. No money and cliquey attitudes can lead to some dating apprehensions. But no worries, we’ve come up with some things you can do on date that won’t cost you a dime.

Finding a camping site in BC generally is a gruelling race to secure the perfect spot since there really aren’t enough sites to go around.

Success with real estate always comes down to how you market a property — everything from a luxurious mansion to, in this case, what appears to be a small closet.

A man who was out with his family around a BC park says he’s disgusted about a parking ticket that he received. Steven told Daily Hive Urbanized that he and his family were out for a walk opposite Cultus Lake, where parking is free.

Remember the joy of finding out what was underneath that rock during a field-trip to the beach? Turn that up to 11 and you've got Botanical Beach.

We’re half way through the summer season and the busiest long weekend in Vancouver, BC Day Long Weekend, is upon us. Nearly a million people will go through downtown Vancouver as the city prepares for the Pride Parade, fireworks and much, much more.

Earlier this fall, Dished shared that Kokomo, the plant-based eatery named after a Beach Boys song, would be opening a new location.

Oh, Hawaii. Like most visitors, when I think about this island destination there is a sense of that washes over me and rightfully so. It’s paradise by definition: white sand beaches, pristine waters, coral reefs of every imaginable colour and as much as I love a British Columbian Douglas Fir, those palm trees always remind me that I’m somewhere exotic.

With recording breaking temperatures and a wealth of sunny days, there’s no better time to hit the beach for a quick bite. Vancouver has no shortage of great spots, but what summer hang is most popular among residents?

The second annual Endless Summer with themed nights is coming back to Republic nightclub and to celebrate they want to send you on a summer trip.

A local animal shelter has gotten a fantastic facelift thanks to a U. S. network TV show dedicated to shelter renovations and reducing the stigma around homeless pets.

Over the past decade, The Canada One Athletic Foundation (COF) has built up a sporting festival in Kitsilano like no other. Through the help of the Vancouver Parks Board, acceptance of the Kits Point Residents Association and local support from many community partners, KitsFest has become a spectacular sporting event like no other in Canada.

You have to admit, living in Vancouver comes with some seriously good perks. One of the most notable being the fact that you have beautiful views of epic mountain vistas every day.