Our favorite Web links and the best local media.
|
THIS ARTICLE IS FROM
|
Web Links:
BC Ferries
Extensive information about the ferry system, including route maps, fares, schedules, and reservations. www.bcferries.com
BC Passport
Tour booking service with information on transportation, hotels, indoor and outdoor adventures, and travel with children. www.bcpassport.com
Craigslist
Resource for concert tickets, vacation rentals, carpooling, travel advice, local events, and much more. www.vancouver.craigslist.org
EcoDensity
Website of the Vancouver EcoDensity Planning Initiative that works toward sustainable urban growth; tips on eco-friendly shopping, sustainable fun, and growing your own food. www.vancouver-ecodensity.ca
Gay Vancouver
Guide to Vancouver’s gay-friendly businesses, hotels, nightlife, and events. www.gayvancouver.com
Tourism British Columbia
The place to go for trip planning to Vancouver and especially other parts of the province; includes an accommodations booking service. www.hellobc.com
Tourism Vancouver
Upcoming events and festivals, gay travel, Vancouver activities, restaurants, hotel reservations, and a virtual tour of the city. www.tourismvancouver.com
Urban Diner
An excellent insiders guide to the Vancouver restaurant scene, with reviews, blogs, video clips, and an active discussion forum. www.urbandiner.ca
Local Media:
Vancouver Sun
One of the city’s two major daily newspapers, since 1912, covering local, state, national, and international news; editorials, business, sports, travel, food, arts, life, and more; daily, except Sunday; Saturday’s “Weekend Review” details arts, dining, entertainment, and events. www.vancouversun.com
The Province
Vancouver’s other daily newspaper, since 1898; a tabloid with award-winning sports coverage, along with local and national news; editorials, money, travel, driving; daily, except Saturday; Thursday’s “E-List” covers what’s happening in music, dining, and the arts. www.theprovince.com
Georgia Straight
Free weekly alternative newspaper, published on Thursdays; in-depth features and interviews with sections on news, arts, music, movies, fashion, high tech, travel, business, restaurants and food; look for the Best of Vancouver issue in September. www.straight.com
Vancouver Magazine
Monthly glossy magazine focuses on trends, food, fashion, and events; extensive restaurant reviews and a handy “Cheap Eats” section; shopping, neighborhood, and real estate guides. www.vancouvermagazine.com
Vancouver Courier
Canada’s largest distribution community newspaper publishes four editions weekly, including separate west and east editions on Wednesday, a citywide edition Friday, and a downtown edition delivered on Friday; free, with local news, community events, arts, and real estate. www.canada.com/vancouvercourier
