Along with the local newspapers, scores of Vancouver businesses and organizations publish pamphlets, booklets, guides, and brochures to keep locals and visitors well informed about what's available and what's going on in Vancouver.
Local Newspapers
The Vancouver Sun
Vancouver's major local newspaper with local news and national and international news as well. You can read it online or buy it six days a week. It isn't published on Sunday. In Thursday's Sun, you'll find West Coast Life, the weekly entertainment guide.
The Province
The other major local paper, The Province has local, national and international news, and it is known for its excellent sports coverage.
The Indo Canadian Times
A Punjabi Weekly newspaper serving the Indo-Canadian community for the last 29 years, the Indo Canadian Times is published every Thursday Morning.
The Westender
Another alternative newspaper, The Westender has local news that may not make it into the conventional dailies. Good entertainment guide with complete club listings and real estate listings.
The Georgia Straight
Vancouver's hip alternative newspaper, published on Thursdays and available all around town. Entertainment guide and local news.
Vancouver Courier
The community newspaper, The Courier, delivers local news, editorials and an entertainment. Publishes four editions weekly, two on Wednesday, on on Friday and one on Sunday.
Business in Vancouver
This comprehensive business weekly provides an overview of just about everything going on in Vancouver's business community including meetings, trade shows, events and news.
West Coast Life
Published as part of Vancouver Sun's Thursday newspaper, WCLife gives you a guide to what's going on around town for the week.
The Republic
The Republic of East Vancouver is an independent fortnightly newspaper published in Vancouver. It bills itself as Vancouver's Opinionated Newspaper.
North Shore Newspapers
North Shore News
The North Shore news provides an insider's look at local issues from a small town perspective.
North Shore Outlook
This newspaper provides a slightly different slant on North Shore news.
National Newspapers
The Globe and Mail
Canadian equivalent of the New York Times, Published in Toronto, The Globe and Mail has the best Canadian national news but very little local news.
The National Post
This paper was started by Conrad Black to provide an opposition voice to The Globe and Mail which he considered too left leaning. However, Black sold the National Post and all his other Canadian newspapers so he could move to England and become a Lord. Since his departure, the newspaper has improved.
Free City Guides and Maps
Vancouver Parks & Recreation Map & Guide
Includes parks, beaches, golf, pitch and putt and swimming pools. If you call the Park Board, they will mail you a copy:
604-257-8400
The Stanley Park Map and Guide
Lists monuments, trails, features and seasonal programs. Available at the Parks and Recreation office, 2099 Beach Avenue, and in Stanley Park. You can also call the Parks office at 604-257-8400 to order one by mail.
Read BC
Over 100 British Columbia books for visitors and residents
This excellent guide includes a description of excellent BC books for children and adults and a list of bookstores in the province. This publication is available at bookstores.
NOTE: Visitor publications, unless otherwise noted, are generally available at one of the two airport Tourist Info Centres, in hotel lobbies or at the downtown Tourist Information Centre.
The Vancouver Illustrated Map and Directory
This map provides a birds-eye view of downtown Vancouver and includes landmarks, buildings and street names.
Vancouver Tourist InfoCentre's Calendar of Events
Published every month, this brochure provides a handy, thumbnail sketch of what's going on.
Visitor's Choice
This booklet contains many advertisements but it also contains useful general information about major attractions, entertainment, restaurants and good maps. It's as good as many guidebooks, and more current.
Preview: The Gallery Guide
A guide to Vancouver art galleries and other art venues. It includes Washington, Oregon and Alberta and all of British Columbia. You can pick one up at any gallery