Vancouver is a Jewish city; it has about seven percent of the Canadian Jews living in the Vancouver metropolitan area. The number of Jews has grown significantly in the last century. In 1891 there were only 85 Jews and in 2001 that number increased to 25,000. The Jews of Vancouver were among the first to join the Zionist movement and a Zionist association was founded in Vancouver already in the early 1900's. The Vancouver Shalom Bed and Breakfast is the perfect hotel for people looking for a kosher hotel. …More

Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada with plenty to do ranging from parks to theater. The Vancouver Aquarium is a definite must-see for animal enthusiasts; there are more than 60,000 exotic and fantastic living creatures from all over the world. The aquarium contains a total of 9.5 million liters of water in 166 tanks. Don't miss out on this attraction—the aquarium has become one of the largest in Canada and one of the five biggest in the world! Many people …More

Many consider Yaletown, to be the center of Vancouver’s nightlife. Bar None is the best spot to hit after dinner. Get ready for a long line, unless of course you’re on “the list.” Cover is steep at $18 a person which is a lot if you’re not coming from a city like New York or Los Angeles. The exposed brick and wooden beams add to the ambiance of the bar. The wide variety of alcohol ranging from Belvedere vodka to Appleton Rum makes. Cocktails are $9 which is pricey depending on where …More

Art lovers need to stay at the Listel Hotel, dubbed, “Vancouver’s most art-full hotel.” Come back from a busy night into a lobby filled with art. The current show is "Monuments" by Jonathan Luckhurst. Guestrooms are curated by the Buschlen Mowatt Gallery—Vancouver’s most important gallery. Each of these premier rooms was designed as an individual gallery featuring original and limited edition works by talented artists. Other perks of this hotel include free wi-fi, the award-winning …More

After you’re done on the slopes, your stomach will be craving some delicious food. Vancouver is one of the best cities for foodies. The Blue Water Café and Raw Bar is lauded for being the best destination for seafood in Vancouver. Located in the trendy Yaletown district, and housed in a beautiful warehouse, diners are in for a treat and not just for the food. All the seafood is fresh.   You can pick blindly from the menu but here are some pointers. Don’t miss out on the Seafood …More