Long Weekends

Go to Vancouver for the Urban Snow Sports—Stay for the Great Food

Escape to Canada and discover easy-access slopes and outstanding global cuisine.

12/20/2017 By Allison Williams

Road Trip

How to Find Peace and Quiet in a Whistler That’s Bigger Than Ever

Under new Vail Resorts ownership, North America’s biggest ski mountain isn’t getting any smaller. But it does have some pockets of serenity.

11/20/2017 By Allison Williams

Weekend Pass

Escape to Canada: How to Spend a Weekend in Vancouver

The whole world is right across the border—oh, along with a brand new, unmentionable tower.

01/23/2017 By Allison Williams

Road Trips

Cat Skiing the Canadian Powder Highway

Even during one of the worst snow years in recent memory, we easily found untouched powder on these British Columbia mountains.

09/26/2015 By Allison Williams

Weekend Pass

Sun Peaks: The Whistler Alternative

A Canadian ski legend left Whistler for this out-of-the-way mountain—for good reason.

02/03/2015 By Allison Williams

Feature

Trips That Will Change Your Life

5 Pacific Northwest getaways that will make you a happier, healthier, ultimately better person.

01/05/2015 By Allison Williams

The North Cascades

The Cut: Our Wild Northern Border

The line between the U.S. and Canada is a strangely inspiring work of law and peace—and art.

08/01/2013 By Bruce Barcott

Weekly Planner

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: June 26—July 2

Enjoy views of men in swimsuits, learn how to make the perfect summer cocktail, and celebrate Canada's independence in Smith style.

06/24/2013 By Brianna Lantz

Editor's Picks

The Top Ten Places I Visited This Year

Our Travel Editor ranks her favorite destinations—and yes, one is a drive-thru.

12/17/2012 By Allison Williams

Article

Victoria’s Proper Side

The Oak Bay Beach Hotel gets new life in Vancouver Island’s historic harbor city.

11/28/2012 By Allison Williams

International Travel

Chocolate Treats Cause Canadian Border Trouble

Do you know your contraband?

07/25/2012 By Allison Williams

Contest

Take a Whistler Sabbatical

What would you do with free rein at Canada’s mega mountain?

11/03/2011 By Allison Williams

Trips

Five Things to do Out of Town This Weekend

Run, drink, or put on your best fancy hat for a day at the races.

08/19/2011 By Allison Williams

This Washington

B.C. Residents Will No Longer Pay Washington Sales Tax

06/10/2010 By Camden Swita

Article

A Point About Poutine.

The Met Grill is bringing poutine to the menu, but it isn’t the first place to bring it to town.

02/11/2010 By Jessica Voelker