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The Real Badgers of British Columbia (WITH VIDEO)

The Real Badgers of British Columbia (WITH VIDEO)

Did you know there were badgers in British Columbia? And that they were endangered? Here's a nature documentary all about their populations here, by local filmmaker Mike Mckinlay.
Scene and Heard: Last Week In Music Vol. 241 ft. Holy Hum, Andy Shauf

Scene and Heard: Last Week In Music Vol. 241 ft. Holy Hum, Andy Shauf

SCENE AND HEARD showcases the independent music scene here in Vancouver. We post weekly guest playlists comprised of Vancouver artists and ‘Last Week in Music’ highlights some of the best concerts happening around the city...
Interesting Vancouver Launches Videos & Podcast Series!

Interesting Vancouver Launches Videos & Podcast Series!

Vancouver is Awesome was a proud support partner of Interesting Vancouver 2014 in November, where hundreds of curious and creative people gathered at SFU Woodward's for an entertaining evening of stories, exploration, and discovery.
A FestEVOLVE for Darwin’s Birthday

A FestEVOLVE for Darwin’s Birthday

The Beaty Biodiversity Museum is Vancouver’s natural history museum. We work to promote a greater understanding of, and collective responsibility for, the biodiversity of BC, Canada, and the World.
Start Your Week Right With The V.I.A. Weekly Playlist Week 262: SAVVIE

Start Your Week Right With The V.I.A. Weekly Playlist Week 262: SAVVIE

SCENE AND HEARD showcases the independent music scene here in Vancouver.

3 minutes of slow motion skateboarding (WITH VIDEO)

Earlier this week I posted THIS nature documentary made by Vancouver professional skateboarder turned filmmaker, Mike Mckinlay.
30 of the best Canadian Instagrammers

30 of the best Canadian Instagrammers

While we've been sharing some of the best photos of Vancouver on our @VIAwesome Instagram account over the past few years I've been quietly posting photos to my personal one, @BobKronbauer .

Sun Down, Moon Up

The moon sure looks pretty in the daytime. Our Daily Photo #2155 is from Jim , who snapped this shot of the moon looking pretty sizable through the trees.
Here are some beautiful paintings inspired by this ugly rain

Here are some beautiful paintings inspired by this ugly rain

Here are a few refreshing paintings by Swiss-born Vancouver painter Soizick Meister. Working since 1980, her work is very often related to - and inspired by - Vancouver and BC, and this series offers an alternate look at our seasons.

Rainy Day Gastown

Our Daily Photo #2154 is from Christina , who took this beautiful shot of historic Gastown. Even in the rain, one of the best spots in the city still looks gorgeous.
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