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ICE STINE'S GUIDE TO THE BEST ICE CREAM

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STAY INSIDE - PLAY VIDEO GAMES BERRYLICIOUS

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THINGS I HATE

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DO'S AND DON'TS FOR ENJOYING THE SUN

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CHRISTINE BEYLEVELDT NEWS EDITOR

La Glace

Bella Gelateria

Gelato Express

Welcome Parlour

2875 West 16th Avenue, Kitsilano Favourite flavour: Café à la lavande

1001 West Cordova Street, DT Vancouver Favourite flavour: Akbar Mashti

4379 Gallant Avenue, Deep Cove Favourite flavour: Taro and Matcha

277 8th Street East, Middle Lonsdale Favourite flavour: Apple pie

La Glace is an Instagrammer’s dream summertime destination. The ice cream parlour has a real Parisian vibe to it with its white marble countertops and turquoise and gold detail. The parlour only opened last August, but it became one of my favourites before it even opened its doors. Owner Mark Tagulao came into the Western Living and Vancouver Magazine office where I was working as an intern in July bearing samples of his delicious French ice cream. His options are lighter and creamier because of their French style – using whipped egg yolks and more cream, with cashew milk in its place for their vegan treats. Citron has a sour tang and has more flavour than any other lemon ice cream. But the real winner is café à la lavande, a creamy coffee infused with lavender.

Former-owner James Coleridge used imported Italian ingredients to make his gelato. Every flavour on the menu was rich and creamy, so it’s no wonder the lineup snaked outside and around the corner of the building every time I went. The establishment is now under new management and we've been assured that the quality of the ice cream has not changed. Flavours like Fior di Latte (flower of milk) – which is just milk with no added flavouring, is wonderfully smooth and creamy. However, Akbar Mashti really pops off the menu.

The Persian recipe combines hints of saffron, rose water, Devonshire cream and pistachio for a rich combination of flavours. Truly the best treat in town.

Sure, it’s just like any other ice cream parlour in town, but it's in such a tempting spot that I feel inclined to stop for a treat after trekking to Quarry Rock and back. Gelato Express has a decent selection of gelato, frozen yogurt and sorbetto – whatever tickles your fancy.

And because I’m fond of Italian ice cream in Japanese flavours, I regularly go for a double scoop of Matcha and Taro. Matcha is a Vancouver favourite in everything from affogatos to motchi. Taro is a little harder to come by. It’s a purple root vegetable that makes a surprisingly tasty treat, and paired with matcha the two flavors offer the perfect combination.

This antiquated parlour is built out of a red heritage house called Hodson Block down a side street, making it the perfect stop on a stroll or a picnic. Welcome Parlour nods back to 1909, when the original parlour on Lonsdale sold general supplies. A photo of Lonsdale Avenue of old adorns the wall behind the marbletopped wooden bar. The parlour prides itself on serving only natural ice cream, including apple pie, coconut lime, birthday cake and maple bourbon, which are also available as floats mixed with soda. The apple pie comes with chunks of sugardusted apple and cinnamon pie crust in it.

Meanwhile the classic mint chocolate chip may not come in a vivid green hue, but it has the perfect amount of mint flavouring.

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Stay Inside, Play Video Games The best games to binge this summer

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ot everyone is an “outdoorsy” person, and while there are great joy and health benefits of seeing sun and being outside – sometimes, all you want to do is stay at home. One of the best things to spend your time on is on video games. Yes, video games are for everyone, and here are some of are best recommendations for your summer binge-gaming.

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Dota 2 This one won’t ask for your money, just your soul JOHN TABBERNOR TWITCH STREAMER Imagine if an advanced alien species created an infinitely more complex version of chess and then gave it Adderall. That’s Dota 2. Out of all the other games on this list, it’s the only one you actually need. It can be your forever game - one that you obsess over in your every waking moment, or one that you can come back to again and again. Also, it’s one of the only real “free to play” games out there. There are no hidden costs. No need to grind away to unlock characters or items. All you need is a half-decent computer and an internet connection.

In Dota 2, the goal is simple: defend

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player’s ability to win a fight or outsmart an opponent only reflects their own abilities and not how much time or money they have sunk into the game. The first time your team snatches victory from the jaws of defeat, you’ll be hooked.

With the announcement that the Dota 2 International is being held in Vancouver this August for the first time ever, you’ll want to see what the fuss is all about.

If you start binging Dota 2 all summer, maybe one day you’ll be on the main stage playing for millions. Now is as good a time as any to find out. ______________________________________

Super Metroid An adventure that stands the test of time LUKA VASIC GOOD WITH THE GUITAR, BETTER WITH METROID

your Ancient, destroy theirs. How you do that is where the real challenge takes shape. The game boasts hundreds of heroes to choose from, all with different abilities and a dizzying number of items to augment their strengths and weaknesses.

The learning curve is immense, and for new players it can seem overwhelming.

But that’s what keeps over 10 million active monthly players hooked. Even after hundreds of matches played and thousands of hours in-game, Dota 2 still reveals new layers of intricacy. There’s always something new to learn, a new strategy to try, a new hero to master.

The game has a highly competitive pro scene that culminates every year in The International. It is one of the largest e-sports tournaments in the world and boasts a prize pool of over $20 million.

What separates the pro from the amateur in Dota 2 is the same as in any other sport: dedication, practice, skill and talent. A

With Nintendo’s announcement last year that we would be seeing a new Metroid Prime come to the Switch, the release of the SNES Classic last fall reminded us why the series has become such a staple in Nintendo’s catalogue. Whether you’re a long-time fan or just a casual gamer, Super Metroid remains as playable in 2018 as it was in 1994.

The third instalment in the Metroid canon once again follows Samus Aran to the planet Zebes, where she clashes with space pirates and classic Nintendo villains such as Ridley and Kraid. While free roaming was hardly a new concept in video games or even the Metroid series, it is what makes Super Metroid so special. Players will find pleasure in freely choosing their own sequence of events, all while acquiring power ups and shooting some aliens along the way.

If exploring diverse 16-bit environments like volcanic caverns and abandoned ships aren’t enough to keep you engaged or even slightly uneasy, the game boasts a haunting soundtrack that further adds to the tension and isolation felt in Samus’ quest to retrieve stolen Metroid larva.

However, what will keep the modern gamer coming back to the eerie depths of planet Zebes in the 21st century is the ability to perform heroic acrobatics including wall jumps and “moon walking,” while maintaining almost modern, user friendly controls.

While Nintendo has kept any details and release dates of future Metroid games notoriously secret, the wait is the best excuse to spend the summer revisiting some all-time classics. ______________________________________

Design Home For the mid-century modern fanatic RACHEL D’SA WON’T QUIT PLAYING GAMES WITH YOUR HEART Having grown up sans-gaming consoles, I’ve always looked to either computer games or phone/tablet apps for entertainment. Throughout my adolescence, I enjoyed games like The Sims, Club Penguin, Restaurant City, or

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any of those cheesy Facebook business games really, and I’ve noticed a pattern.

I’ve found myself drawn to simulation games, especially ones that centre on design.

Design Home offers the opportunity to design endless amounts of rooms, varying from industrial-style living rooms to luxe patios. Each challenge gets users to meet room requirements, such as using a certain number of items from a particular brand, colour or style to furnish and decorate beautifully realistic animated rooms. The challenges take place in various cities around the globe, therefore users can exercise their creative minds, stepping outside of the aesthetics they’re used to. Some of the rooms can be quite challenging in terms of working with premade layouts, such as having to make a space look nice with preset ugly-looking curtains, wall colours and floor patterns. However, I will say that what makes this game my favorite decorating simulation by far is how gorgeous the luxury furnishings can be. Not only may users feel a sense of accomplishment and pride in their completed masterpiece but if they have the funds to do so, users have the option to buy the furnishings in real-life, and bring their designs to life.

After a few days, the chance to decorate certain rooms disappears, but with a constant stream of newly laid out rooms to work on, and new items to try out, it’s hard to get stumped. Progress in the game and unlocking more furnishing options is based on a voting system, daily bonuses and in-app purchases.

This app offers a ton of creative freedom for those interested in simulation design games, and I know that I’ll be sporting this by my side during those heat wave days when I’m sprawled on my floor in the dark, with the fan running – when a trip to Pottery Barn or Knoll just ain’t viable. ______________________________________

Persona 4 For those seeking immersive action BENJAMIN JACOBS AN OTAKU Persona 4 is a Japanese role-playing game with a murder mystery plot and a supernatural twist. Set in 2011, you play as a Japanese high school student who moves from the big city to a rural town called Inaba. While attempting to acclimate to your new life with your uncle and cousin, strange murders occur in the mountain town, pertaining to an urban legend called the Midnight Channel.

Legend says that if you stare at a blank TV screen on a rainy evening at midnight, you will see your true love. You try this one night, only to get sucked into the screen and transported to an alternate dimension populated by creatures called “shadows”. These creatures represent emotions or thoughts that humans keep bottled up inside themselves.

The only way that you can fight these shadows are through Personas – beings that can be summoned by a user when they accept their shadow and bottled

up feelings. Through a Persona, you must find the culprit responsible for the murders by entering the TV world and defeat the shadows. While the combat aspect of the game is fun and exciting, its not just the gameplay that will get people interested. The characters are engaging and take welcome twists from regular character tropes like the rich, sheltered girl who wants to live her own life rather than inherit the family business, to the female detective prodigy disguising herself as a boy to be taken seriously.

Though the story and characters are compelling, the soundtrack is probably the best I’ve heard from any other game, exemplified by the laid-back music of the city to the guitar riffs in the boss fights. Overall, this game hangs its hat on aesthetics, characters and beautiful soundtrack. ______________________________________

South Park: The Fractured But Whole "Screw you guys, I'm going home"... to play this game.

GRETA KOOY DOESN'T RESPECT YOUR AUTHORITY Released in October 2017, South Park: The Fractured But Whole is the sequel to the award-winning South Park: The Stick of Truth. For fans of Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s animated series, this game encompasses nearly all of the best and most memorable characters from the iconic show – the latest DLC even gives us Casa Bonita content.

Like its predecessor, South Park: The Fractured But Whole is a role-playing game, but this time around we’re playing superheroes. Being the new kid yet again, your character falls into a team of super small super heroes whose job is to find out what’s happening to all the cats in South Park. Within the game are several side tasks and puzzles to solve, each more truly South Park than the last. And with so many missions to complete, this is definitely a game that’ll keep you busy.

While this game definitely serves existing fans of the show, it can still be enjoyed by anyone. A word of caution, however. If you already know that you hate the show, this is not the game for you. ______________________________________

NBA 2k18 Play a sport while you’re at it CARLO JAVIER GOOD IN VIRTUAL BASKETBALL, NOT IN REAL LIFE BASKETBALL Unless the Summer Olympics is on, we pretty much don’t get any basketball between July and October. What better way to quell this thirst with the best basketball simulation ever!? Even more exciting, when September rolls on, we get the new NBA 2k19 to replace the already out-dated, just a year older version. Take my money now.

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Summertime Madness

GRETA KOOY CAMPUS LIFE EDITOR

As summer creeps lazily towards us, so do the advertisements for all those super fun things that will happen in the city for the next few months. There’s a lot of events coming up that sound great, like the International Jazz Festival, but others fall short. This is just a short list of what to avoid this summer.

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FVDED In the Park

Let’s make one thing clear: I’m talking about the amusement park side of things, not the exhibition. The Pacific National Exhibition is worth checking out, and their summer lineup includes Vancouver Craft Beer Week and Logic’s Bobby Tarantino vs. Everybody Tour.

Playland is where the trouble’s at. Entry can be reasonable at $33 for a one-day adult pass, but once you’re in, you’re going to wish you spent that $33 on something else – a couple bottles of wine perhaps. The rides have seen little change over the past several years, and if you can believe it, the food is actually much worse now. Couple that with overpriced carnival games, huge lineups and screaming children and it sounds like the worst time ever.

FVDED In the Park is an annual music festival that takes place in everyone’s favourite city – Surrey. If you love EDM and rap music this could be for you, that is, if you don’t mind that this event is all ages. Everyone at last year’s FVDED In the Park looked like the models on my Instagram feed – if they were 14-years-old and drinks Malibu and Stoli out of a backpack. Its like Coachella, but a dumpy Coachella.

Drinks inside are obviously expensive, and so too are the greasy food truck meals. Lines can get ridiculously long and if you need to go to the bathroom – good luck.

There are typically a handful of better-known headliners, the rest you’ve most likely never heard of. That’s not altogether a bad thing of course, but at over $200 for a two-day general admission pass, I’m not sold on the idea that it’s worth it.

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Honda Celebration of Light

Evo Summer Cinema Series

The annual fireworks festival hosted by Honda is something many Vancouverites look forward to each year, and I will never understand why. The event runs for three nights over the span of a week and features a lightshow competition between three countries, this year being South Africa, Sweden and South Korea.

Taking place at English Bay, the obvious vantage points are the nearby beaches – all of which, end up becoming human traps. Crowds form in the masses and getting around them is impossible because the police barricade common exit strategies and pack us together like sardines.

If you’re not claustrophobic and turned off by larger crowds, then enjoy the light show. Just don’t forget the screeching toddlers, hard to hear music, utter lack of parking and dogs that just want to go the fuck back home from this circus.

Every Tuesday between July 4 and Aug. 22, the Summer Cinema Series presented by Evo hosts free movie nights at Second Beach in Stanley Park.

This event is a great idea in theory, but really isn’t as fun as it sounds. What first promises to be a relaxing, sunset-adoring evening is actually a night spent with way too many strangers stepping on you, as they fumble their way back to their blankets.

As the sun sets that warm summer temperature will disappear, and the sleeping bags and thicker blankets will come out. Again, sounds nice until you realize that the couple next to you is sharing more than their sleeping bag. On top of that, getting to the bathroom is a journey in itself, there’s almost always a crying baby and because you’re not in a movie theatre people tend to forget that talking is frowned upon.

The movies in this year’s lineup include The Goonies, National Lampoon’s Vacation and Jaws. All terrific classics nonetheless, but all can be watched in the comfort of your own home. Also for free. My advice? Watch them at home.

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It’s getting hot in hurr Sweat-proof date ideas to keep you cool when the heat turns up

e all love the summer, but we also hate all the sweat that comes with it. While the sun may look inviting, heat waves have become a constant obstacle from enjoying the weather, making us all sticky and agitated. Leave the Netflixand-chilling indoors and try out one of these date ideas next time you’re looking to leave the sweating for a later time:

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has so much to offer in terms of food and we’re absolutely spoiled to have so many establishments that tend to dietary needs and restrictions. Hit up a few must-try ice cream shops including: La Casa Gelato’s ridiculous variety of flavours, Soft Peaks’ organically and locally sourced ingredients, Virtuous Pie and Earnest Ice Cream for dairy-free options and Glenburn Soda Fountain and Confectionery’s selection of elaborate soda-shoppe-inspired sundaes and floats. Worst case scenario, the date sucks but you at least got to down your weight in ice cream. **Swap Ice Cream for outdoor happy hour patios halfway if it’s really going downhill.

Ice Cream Dream

Go-Karting

I was taken on an ice cream adventure date before, and it was absolutely awful, mainly because I’m vegan. Vancouver

This is your time to show your date just how fast you can finish. This will make you look super cool. You will probably

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have to go to Richmond for this. This could be your practice for the real-life Mario Kart racing that is apparently coming to Vancouver soon.

The Lakes Look Great If you took any sort of geography class in elementary or high school, you had to learn the differences between islands and peninsulas. One of the most valuable bit of information I took away from that segment was that land surrounded by bodies of water are colder and windier. Despite the possibility of the sun beating on you, the possibilities to keep cool are endless. Options include kayaking in Deep Cove or Deer Lake Park, tubing with a case of beer, speed boating or taking a stroll around Stanley Park. If you’re a pervasive sweater, this water-fun date is your best disguise.

Art Galleries and Museums I don’t think I have ever watched a television show that hasn’t had one episode where one of the main characters goes on a date at an art gallery or s museum. For the pretentious, it is finally your moment to shine, and for those of us who can only name Monet, Picasso, Fowlie or Wada as famous artists, maybe this will inspire you to pick up an art history class as an elective in your next semester.

A few more to give a whirl: pottery or cooking classes, live music nights in the entertainment district, movie nights in the park, board game night, BBQ with the parents, and if you just can’t bear it anymore, hold hands and get to know each other in front of an open freezer.

Berry-licious A new hot n’ sweaty date idea this summer TIA KUTSCHERA FOX OPINIONS EDITOR

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ummer is a great time to enjoy the beautiful outdoors of Vancouver: kayaking, hiking, picnics, markets, festivals and of course, everything beach-related are all summertime staples for most Vancouverites. But there’s a traditional summertime activity that doesn’t get enough love. Many farms around Greater Vancouver offer “U pick” services, where people bring their own buckets and pick their own fruit.

When the weather gets hot and the sun stays out for longer than three days, I know it’s time for blueberry picking.

It’s a fun, hot, sweaty, and rewarding activity that gives the ultimate bang for your berry-loving buck. Why do all the work when you can just pay someone

to do it? $2.50 per pound, that’s why!

If you go to a grocery store and buy a carton of raspberries, you pay $4.99 for 170 grams. For the same price, say at Emma Lea Farms, you could get two pounds of raspberries! Bonus, you can also brag that you gathered them yourself like our ancestors of old.

However, prices do differ based on the berry, so keep that in mind.

While this activity is far from sweatproof, berry picking is actually an ideal date, especially if you’ve already done the standard movies, beach, and hiking dates. According to Psychology Today, doing physical activity with someone can increase the emotional bond, because, “When you work out together, you create a context in which you can coordinate your actions.” Working towards a goal together instantly gives you something in common whether it’s a first date or a 300th date, and to top it off, most of the farms offer treats like ice cream, a fantastic reward after a

couple hours of work. Not to mention you get your dose of Vitamin D and might even get a tan.

If you do go picking and decide to research your options before embarking, you may come across some delightful information. For example, the BC Blueberry Council is a thing that actually exists. It’s still unclear exactly what they do or where they meet or if they all bring blueberries and fight over who’s berries are better. Their website does provide some blueberry fun facts.

The most shocking fact for me was that blueberries are low fat. They also have a fresh versus frozen showdown, which goes to show that our Blueberry Council is keeping things real (spoiler alert, fresh and frozen have the same nutritional value which means this summer is an excellent time to try your own frozen blueberry cocktails).

According to Familyfuncanada.com, which is another thing that exists, there are 19 U-Pick berry farms around

Metro Vancouver. There are some things to watch out for, and policies are different farm-to-farm. For example, some only take cash or debit, and hours range from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. all the way to 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., so it’s best to call ahead and get the info. Some farms don’t even open until June, while some are open right now. This is based on what berries the farms offer, because they don’t all grow at the same time.

Strawberries and currants come first in June to mid July, then come raspberries and blueberries around July 1 for about a month, and lastly blackberries start popping up around August. Farms open right now offer plants like rhubarb.

So when you’re planning for this summer, give berry picking a try.

It’s great for families, friends, or couples, and you get to eat everything afterwards. What more could you want.

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DO’s and DON'TS for enjoying the season of sun JUSTIN SCOTT MANAGING EDITOR

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t the Courier we usually include a festival guide in our last issue before the summer, but we’re going to change it up a bit this year. With most of the festivals around Vancouver remaining the same as past years, it would be a bit redundant to once again tell you about each one. So instead, we’re going to give you an expertly curated list of do’s and don’ts for festivals and general summertime fun.

For those of you who would like a roundup of the festivals though, here’s a quick summary. If you’d like to stay local you could go to FVDED in the Park on July 6 and 7 and party with a bunch of under-19-year-olds who have taken too many drugs and can’t keep their intoxicated composure. Having said that, this year’s lineup does have some strong names, but we’d advice catching them at the afterparty. New to the festival lineup this year is Skookum, a three-day event taking place at Stanley Park. From Sept.

7 to 9 the music, food and culture festival will inhabit the city’s largest park and is sure to be a hit with headliners like The Killers and Florence and the Machine.

If you’re looking to get out of the city, you have options as well. There’s Centre of Gravity in Kelowna, Sasquatch in Washington, Rifflandia in Victoria and many more in Vancouver’s general vicinity. With that being said, let’s move on to our list of do’s and don’ts if you’re attending any of these festivals, or enjoying the beautiful summer weather in general.

DO Stay Hydrated

When at festivals people get so excited and caught up in putting alcohol and other substances in their bodies that they often forget to hydrate. Don’t let this be you! One of the biggest keys to enjoying yourself safely is hydration. Make sure you’re matching each drink with a glass of water and if you’re going to a festival where you’ll be camping, bring some Gatorade. This doesn’t just apply to those of you who don’t think the words “sober” and “fun” belong in the same sentence.

Even if you plan on being the responsible one who wants to remain in full control, if you’re going to be under the sun for hours on end you’ll be needing water.

DON’T Mooch

We all know that one person who always comes a little underprepared, but assumes that everyone’s got them covered. Of course, if someone needs a drink or a granola bar, most friends are more than willing to supply one, but not an entire weekends worth. If you’re going away for a

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few days, be it to go camping, to a festival or even on a trip – be prepared. You know yourself. You know what you eat and drink and how much, so bring that and a little more. And touching on this list’s first DO, make sure you bring non-alcoholic beverages with you as well.

DO Pace Yourself

We’ve all been there. You’re not quite sure how it happened, but it’s just past noon and you’re already drunker than any respectable creature with an ounce of intelligence should be, at any time of the day. This situation is usually brought on by a severe case of excitement. With summertime events starting earlier and going later in the day, there’s always the temptation to crack a drink with breakfast and not look back. While we would never want to stop you from being your best self, we would warn you that sometimes that version of you doesn’t have the foresight they should. Sure, starting early can be fun, but maybe avoid drinking games or copious amounts of consumption before noon. This doesn’t just apply to festivals either. There are rumors that a certain Courier editor has been seen on the patio of Seymour’s Pub downing Smirnoff Ice like there’s no tomorrow only to unwillingly be sent home before sunset in the past – avoid this. Pacing is key, never forget it.

DON’T Be “that guy”

Be it “that guy” or “that girl”, don’t be them. Whenever you’re going to a festival or a concert, unless you’re a billionaire who has arranged a private performance from your favourite artist, you won’t be the only one there. With this in mind, have fun without impeding on other’s experience. We all have that friend who always seems to be the loudest and most obnoxious person at an event, leading to you trying to distance and disassociate yourself from them – don’t be that person.

DO Have fun and try something new

Summer is maybe the best time of the year. Scratch that, it is. Any day has the potential to turn into an adventure, or just a classic park day. The one thing that ruins the summer is an underappreciation of it. After the first week of sun, we stop appreciating it and end up playing Fortnite all day, rather than going out and soaking up our Vitamin D. Then, when summer’s over, we say we wish we enjoyed it more. Rather than looking back with regret, get out there and enjoy the season.

And if you actually get bored of hanging out at parks or hitting up patios, try something new. After all, Vancouver is one amazing city to spend a summer.

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