Mikaela Luke

Get ready to celebrate your buns off in Canada’s western metropolis. Vancouver is a city that knows how to put on a big-time event, although the year tends to revolve around two monumental moments; the first day of the ski season and the first day of summer. Even typing that fills us with a certain amount of joy. The best annual events in Vancouver showcase the best that the city has to offer, from film festivals that take over the city’s cinemas to Christmas markets, food extravaganzas and one of the world’s greatest light shows. Get those calendars out because Vancouver has red-letter days aplenty. RECOMMENDED: 📍The best things to do in Vancouver🛏The best Airbnbs in Vancouver

In recent years, Vancouver restaurants have upped their brunch game, importing the ever-popular fried chicken and waffles from down south and integrating avocado toast, mimosas, and Caesar flights into their menus. Meanwhile, brunch-forward joints like Yolks and Daybreakers have opened to fill the voids in hungry bellies, whether looking for a heap of post-night-out pancakes or a family get-together over eggs and bacon. So how do you choose? Brunch, finally, is in the eye of the beholder. So we’ve selected several options, ranging from basic, git-‘er-done-but-with-panache-type places to higher-end eateries. After reading our guide to the best brunch in Vancouver, you will probably agree that choosing just one is hard. But who says you can’t have two (or even three!) brunches in a weekend? This guide was updated by Vancouver-based writer Shawn Conner. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.  RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Vancouver 🍽️ The best restaurants in Vancouver 🍷 The best bars in Vancouver 🍝 The best Italian restaurants in Vancouver🪩 The best clubs in Vancouver

Vancouver is always thriving, but often it’s thought of as a place to get outdoors. And sure, the hikes and seafront strolls here are amazing, but what about the indoors stuff? There’s plenty. The museums in Vancouver are many and varied, ranging from local indigenous artifacts to expertly curated fine art spaces.  There’s so much history in Vancouver, it’s well worth getting totally immersed in it. And the best way to do that is to look at all the exhibitions happening right now, at our list of the best museums in the city. From museums hosting live jazz to the best aquarium you’ll ever visit, here’s our complete guide.  RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Vancouver🍝 The best restaurants in Vancouver🏛️ The best Vancouver attractions🏨 The best hotels in Vancouver

Vancouver has long been fertile ground for movie shots, earning it the nickname ‘Hollywood North’ in the process. It hasn’t exactly been the best couple of years for shooting movies and loading up on popcorn, but the best cinemas in Vancouver are opening doors for film fanatics once again. The cinema scene here covers everything from independent non-profits to multiplexes in shopping complexes, a real ‘something for everyone’ environment that focuses on the action on the screen. That’s how it should be, right? Double up a movie night with a romantic meal at an Italian restaurant after a day of exploring the parks of the city, and you’ve got yourself a date to remember in beautiful Vancouver.  RECOMMENDED: The best things to do in Vancouver

Parks, parks and more parks. Vancouver’s greenery is legendary, with the highest concentration of park space of any Canadian urban centre. These parks aren’t left to their own devices either, as the mild British Columbian weather means they are well-loved and well-used. The best parks in Vancouver are perfect for romantic strolls and energetic adventures, gorgeous expanses of flora perfectly designed for exploration. Take a hike, bring the dogs, bike the trails, the choice is yours, and don’t be surprised if you stumble across a gorgeous view of Vancouver and the surrounding mountains. The parks might not get the press that Vancouver’s attractions do (not to mention the city’s nightlife), but these green areas might just be Vancouver’s secret weapon. RECOMMENDED: The best things to do in Vancouver 

Yes, international readers, that title is correct. Vancouver might be one of the biggest cities in Canada, but don’t let the city’s reputation for urban architecture distract you from the excellent beaches it has to offer. Vancouverism may have taken the architectural world by storm, but nature remains king here. What else would you expect from a city delicately nestled between the water and the mountains? The best thing to do in Vancouver? Be outside, in short. Vancouver’s summers are all mild temperatures and gorgeous scenery, but the short summer window doesn’t give too much time for the beaches. Nobody takes a beach day for granted as a result, and the best beaches in Vancouver can get mighty busy during the warmer days. Of course, the ever-present Canadian contradiction means that they can just as easily be completely deserted, and you might find yourself thanking your lucky stars to have landed in your own slice of heaven. A day at the beach followed by a night on the town? Welcome to Vancouver.