One might be the loneliest number, but you’re also more likely to land a seat at a busy restaurant when flying solo. Better yet, you can order what you want, and stay as long as you wish, when seated at the bar. Next time your dinner date cancels, take yourself out instead! Request a table for one and enjoy a solo meal at these Vancouver restaurants. [Photo courtesy of La Mezcaleria]

Calm, serene and overflowing with beautiful nature – Vancouver’s many public parks and outdoor spaces make ideal settings in which to develop your Tai Chi practice. These scenic green spaces are scenic spots to perform the slow, deliberate movements, focus, and deep thinking of this ancient form of exercise and expression. [Photo credit: iStock.com/Susan Chiang]

Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood is home to a plethora of well-loved spots where locals can grab a drink throughout the week. These seven Main Street bars might fall outside your usual stomping grounds – for now at least – but they're definitely worth a visit. [Image courtesy of Uncle Abe's/Photo credit: Victoria Black/Lindsay's Diet. www.lindsaysdiet.com]

You want to remember the moment when your eyes met down the aisle, not the missing groomsman or forgotten shoes. Great wedding photographers specialize in telling love stories and capturing all the special moments throughout your big day. Below are several Vancouver wedding photographers who do just that – and then some. [Photo courtesy of Berkley Vopnfjord Photography]

You don’t need to travel to Scotland or Ireland to taste some of the finest whiskies and scotches the world has to offer – just ask the bartenders at these renowned whiskey bars, which are all located right here in Vancouver. [Photo courtesy of Shebeen/Photo credit: Allison Kuhl]

Breakfast need not always include eggs and bacon. Many Vancouver restaurants make use of alternate ingredients such as tofu, cous cous, vegetables and potatoes to create delicious, egg-free breakfast dishes. Even the most discerning vegans (and those who are simply egg-adverse) will find something on the menu at these daytime eateries. [Image: Heirloom Vegetarian Restaurant]

From owners with fascinating backstories, to legendary beachside locations, these eight Vancouver restaurants are known as much for their colourful histories as they are for their delicious creations. [Photo courtesy of Homer St. Cafe and Bar]

From famous bakeries to legendary coffee bars and award-winning fine dining, these 10 Vancouver hot spots are also wheelchair-friendly, making them accessible options for all. [Image courtesy of Chambar Restaurant. Photo credit: Ema Peter]

Looking for the perfect date night? Why not visit one of Vancouver’s top wine bars with your loved one. From secret alleyway locations to 1920s prohibition-style bars, these seven locales offer a memorable experience in addition to delicious, world-class wines. [Photo courtesy of Salt Tasting Room]

Forget about summer beach bodies, these personal trainers will help you achieve overall health and fitness throughout the year. Expert coaches guide athletes of all abilities through functional, safe movements that benefit mind and body – from weight lifting to boxing to running. Visit these Vancouver gyms for private personal training sessions that’ll take your fitness to the next level. [Photo credit: Tight Club Athletics]

Just in time for summer, I’ve scoured the city to come up with a list of the best shops for warm-weather dresses. From floral gowns to jersey jumpers to everything in-between, these Vancouver boutiques stock plenty of gorgeous dresses that’ll inspire you to show off your bare legs all season long. [Photo courtesy of One of a Few]

Despite what one might think, no two samosas are ever the same. Fillings, spices, cooking methods and ambience all combine to differentiate one samosa experience from another. I’ve traversed Vancouver to come up with seven different locales - from Little India treasures to West Coast bakeries - where discerning foodies can consume this beloved snack. [Photo credit: iStock.com/Shikhar Bhattarai]