MONTECRISTO

At the Lowest Point on Earth, Tourists, Pilgrims and Hippies Mingle

The healing allure of the Dead Sea’s mud and mineral-rich water.

Amalia Smith of Batsheva Dance Company

The Salt Spring Island dancer is currently the only Canadian member of Israel’s Batsheva Dance Company.

Trevor Baird

The Vancouver-born ceramicist creates one-of-a-kind vases and sculptures influenced by comics and pop culture narratives.

Mariachi Players of Plaza Garibaldi

At the energetic and chaotic Plaza Garibaldi in Mexico City, hundreds of mariachi players gather to keep their country’s traditional music alive.

Vancouver’s Heritage Homes

A photo essay depicting the city’s beloved (and increasingly rare) old houses.

Shaughnessy Homes in Photos

Shaughnessy, with its massive mansions and quiet streets, feels like a city escape.

A Walk Through Strathcona

Every house here is diverse, colourful, and rickety.

Benton Brothers Fine Cheese

Calgary-born brothers Jonah and Andrew Benton tried doing other things with their lives, but cheese won. Cheese always wins.

Petit Ami

Serving fair-trade, small-batch beans from around the world.

The Milkman

There is only one place to get milk in the Granville Island Public Market, and it is fittingly called The Milkman.