Vancouver Archives https://thisbritslife.com/tag/vancouver/ Travel, Expat Life, and Politics for Independent Women Fri, 06 Feb 2026 03:54:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://thisbritslife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/this-brits-life-blog-favicon-75x75.jpgVancouver Archiveshttps://thisbritslife.com/tag/vancouver/ 32 32 What Vancouver Is Really Like At Christmas (From A Local)https://thisbritslife.com/vancouver-at-christmas/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 23:31:52 +0000 https://thisbritslife.com/?p=76673If you’re thinking about visiting Vancouver at Christmas, you’re probably wondering what it’s actually like, and whether it feels like a typical Canadian Christmas destination. As Vancouver is on the West Coast, it doesn’t celebrate Christmas in the same way as Europe or Eastern Canada. You won’t find heavy snowfall in the city or grand...

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]]> Ultimate Guide To Going To VanDusen Festival Of Lights Alonehttps://thisbritslife.com/vandusen-festival-of-lights-alone/ Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:45:28 +0000 https://thisbritslife.com/?p=75982VanDusen Festival of Lights is one of Vancouver’s most popular winter traditions, and it’s an ideal experience to enjoy alone as a solo traveler. Since I moved to Vancouver, it’s become an annual tradition that I usually go to on my own. The entire festival is designed as a self-guided walk through illuminated gardens, so...

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]]> Vancouver Christmas Lights Guide: Free Displays, Ticketed Events & Festive Walkshttps://thisbritslife.com/vancouver-christmas-lights/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 22:14:29 +0000 https://thisbritslife.com/?p=75980The festive season in Vancouver doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, some of the most magical moments come from the simplest experiences, like wandering through the city’s Christmas lights on a crisp December evening with a hot chocolate in hand. If you’re trying to enjoy winter without overspending (same), or you simply love gentle,...

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]]> Best Festive Things To Do In Vancouver In Decemberhttps://thisbritslife.com/festive-things-to-do-in-vancouver/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:51:02 +0000 https://thisbritslife.com/?p=75367December in Vancouver brings a mix of light displays, festive markets, indoor cultural events, and cosy seasonal experiences, so the whole month feels twinkly, calm, and full of festive energy. Most attractions run throughout December, which makes it easy to build a holiday itinerary that works whether you’re exploring during the day or heading out...

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]]> Ultimate Guide To The Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience In Vancouverhttps://thisbritslife.com/harry-potter-forbidden-forest-experience-vancouver/ Sun, 07 Dec 2025 04:08:14 +0000 https://thisbritslife.com/?p=76011There’s something wonderfully magical about stepping into the woods on a crisp evening and watching the world of Harry Potter come to life around you. As someone who’s lived in Vancouver for years and has a soft spot for anything cosy and whimsical, the Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience Vancouver Edition instantly felt like the...

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]]> Everything You Need To Know To Enjoy The Cloverdale Rodeo Alonehttps://thisbritslife.com/enjoy-cloverdale-rodeo-alone/ Sun, 04 Jun 2023 20:40:18 +0000 https://thisbritslife.com/?p=67244Are you thinking about going to Cloverdale Rodeo alone? It may seem like an intimidating prospect, but trust me, if you are in Vancouver there are many reasons to go to the Rodeo & Country Fair alone at least once! Whether it would be your first rodeo or you’ve already been bitten by the rodeo...

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]]> 3 Must Visit Places To Visit In Vancouver Canadahttps://thisbritslife.com/places-around-the-world-3-places-to-visit-in-vancouver/ https://thisbritslife.com/places-around-the-world-3-places-to-visit-in-vancouver/#comments Thu, 13 May 2021 15:55:58 +0000 https://thisbritslife.com/?p=3934It was 2005 when I first visited and completely fell in love with Vancouver and beautiful British Columbia. It instantly felt like home, and for the first time whilst travelling, I cried when I left. What I didn’t know then was that it would become my home 11 years later. As part of my 5th...

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