No such thing as a free lunch? Vancouverites would disagree. At the Irish Heather gastropub in Gastown you can roll up your sleeves, help pit fruit and be rewarded with a meal and beer for your hard work.

A splash of nostalgia, a dash of dark spirits and a pinch of good old-fashioned fun complete the recipe for Vancouver’s vintage cocktail scene.

Want to know where to find the best viewpoints in our newest west coast destination? It’s hard to go wrong in a city as superbly situated as Vancouver, but here’s some dependable favourites to start you off…

Whether you’re looking for downhill, cross country, free-ride, or mountainous bicycle trails, British Columbia has it all. Famous for downhill biking, Vancouver’s North Shore has even entered the sport’s vocabulary in recognition of its tough technical descents.

With its winning combination of hip cosmopolitan hangouts, gourmet restaurants and epic natural landscapes, it’s not hard to fathom why Vancouver keeps us coming back for more. Embrace your inner explorer and take to the wilds or set about discovering a long list of sleek urban hotspots with our top five Vancouver videos.

Vancouver is known the world over for its breathtaking scenery and wildlife, as well as being one of the most liveable cities in the world. Even if you can’t be a permanent resident, however, we think these experiences will not only make you feel like a local, but ensure you’ll have stories to boast about to anyone who’ll listen.