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Jungle Brings the Heat to Vancouver’s Forum
Jungle’s concert in Vancouver was a memorable experience for fans, who left the venue feeling exhilarated and satisfied.
Sylvan Esso at the Vogue
Sylvan Esso’s concert at the Vogue was a celebration of their musical evolution, their creative chemistry, and their loyal fanbase.
Flow Festival, a Weekend of Bliss in Helsinki
Flow Festival is a three-day cultural event in Helsinki, featuring some of the most iconic and diverse acts in the music scene. A review of the 2023 event.
How To Responsibly Support Indigenous Businesses, Culture & Artists
Indigenous Tourism BC is encouraging communities across BC to get creative with this year’s celebrations.
Formation Studios Founder Saschie MacLean
Formation Studios Founder, Saschie MacLean-Magbandua tells us how the motto: turn off, turn up, get down, inspires an exponentially growing community of movers and shakers.
Candlelight Club Goes Virtual
On April 22nd, The Social Concierge wants to bring you together for a virtual candlelight dinner, all the while giving back to our community.
Canadian Artist Emanuel Debuts New Single with Help from Idris Elba
Idris Elba-curated video for rising Canadian artist Emanuel's debut single "Need You"
Future of Vancouver Aquarium at Risk
Non-profit organization Ocean Wise asks community to donate and help #SaveVancouverAquarium from bankruptcy by early summer. Here’s how to help.
Stream Live Music in Your Home
Want live music? #StayHome, kick back and stream your favorite band, orchestra or musician on your favorite social media platform. Check back often for a daily update.
Bob Moses At The Commodore
Vancouver-grown, LA-based Bob Moses returns to their hometown for the first Canadian stop on the North American tour in support of new album, Battle Lines.
Travel
A collection of ideas and explorations closer to home
Tips For Safe Travel This Summer
Do Your Research
Take extra time to research and plan your trip in advance, and make sure you have a Plan B if your activity is at capacity. Many businesses and services in BC have adopted new protocols, and changes to their schedules or policies to ensure your safety. You’ll want to become familiar with them ahead of time.
Take Your Time
Consider a slower travel pace this summer to help curb the spread. Instead of checking in and out of multiple destinations during one trip, choose one destination and one accommodation for your entire trip, and use that as a ‘home-base’ for exploring all the destinations nearby.
Be Respectful
While many communities in BC will be welcoming people back this summer, some, such as many of BC’s Indigenous communities, can’t welcome you just yet. Please be respectful of these communities and know that they’ll welcome you when they are ready.
Pack Essentials
If you’re heading to a more rural area of the province, stock up with the essentials before you leave home (i.e. groceries). This helps lessen your impact on BC communities who may be experiencing supply issues, and reduces your touchpoints within communities who may have limited health care facilities.
Travel In Small Groups
If you normally travel with extended family or with several friends, consider travelling in a smaller group this summer. Travelling with fewer people makes it easier for you to practise physical distancing in public, and may have less of an impact on the destination.
Stay Apart
Practice physical distancing and frequent hand washing to help prevent the spread of Covid. Follow the recommendations from BC Centre for Disease Control to learn about preventative activities, and talk to the tourism businesses you are visiting about the steps they are taking to keep you and their staff safe.
Homebody
Staying home? We got you with this collection of things to do—from fitness to entertainment and DIY ideas and ways to kill the time, all from the comfort of home.