Photo from Christmas Ships Parade Website For more than 65 years, local Vancouverites have looked forward to the fleet of Christmas Ships that cruise by on the Columbia River in December. The longtime tradition started in 1954 with a single sailboat adorned with a wreath and now attracts eager…
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For more than a century, the Portland Rose Festival has attracted visitors near and far to celebrate the city’s history and culture with flagship events like the Grand Floral Parade and Fleet Week. While the two-week long celebration is rooted in tradition, we invite you to explore something new…
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Welcome to the vibrant wine scene of Vancouver, Washington, where the roots of winemaking run deep, tracing back to the establishment of Fort Vancouver, where wine grapes were grown at the original outpost. The city's wine legacy intertwines with the nearby Yakima Valley, marking the beginnings of…
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Vancouver is whipping up its own brunch buzz! Brunch on this side of the Columbia has an equal amount of deliciousness and classics, so it’s time to find your new go-to spot. Grab your brunch buddies, choose your craving, and read on for some of the best spots to grab a mid-morning (or, let’s be…
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The Vancouver Waterfront has attracted renowned wineries from all around the state and Pacific Northwest to open tasting rooms along the north shore of the Columbia River, impressing everyone from the casual connoisseur to the enthusiastic oenophile. The farthest west and the first to open on the…
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By now, we hope you’ve heard about the Vancouver Waterfront. Whether you last visited a decade ago or just a few months back, you won’t believe your eyes, and its high time you head back over and see everything that’s new to experience. It’s been a few years since the first restaurants opened on the…
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It’s time to re-introduce yourself to Washington’s Vancouver, on the north shore of the Columbia River! Once occupied by a paper mill, the Vancouver Waterfront is accessible for the first time in 100 years, with world-class experiences awaiting visitors. Discover one-of-a-kind restaurants…
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Vancouver, WA family vacation ideas you can use on your next trip Sophisticated, clean, and modern, yet approachable, accessible, easy to get around, and full of activities for children? When our family of four was looking for things to do with kids in Vancouver, WA, we came away with amazing…
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If you’re looking for an outdoor adventure in the Pacific Northwest, try this three-day itinerary through Vancouver, Washington. From exploring downtown on foot to kayaking the nearby waterways, follow writer Michael Fagin and his wife Elizabeth's low-carbon footprint adventure around Southwest…
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Many people do not know about the hidden gem of Vancouver, Washington, located just north of Portland, Oregon. The area was originally established by Native American tribes, including the Chinook, Klickitat, and Cowlitz nations. It later became a settlement of the Hudson’s Bay Company and continued…
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