VanDusen Botanical Garden attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually, supporting Vancouver tourism and local business through seasonal events, plant programming, and community engagement.

UBC’s Nitobe Memorial Garden attracts visitors and supports local businesses, with easy walkable access from nearby parking and a relaxed 45–90 minute visitor experience.

Smaller, takeout-focused restaurant concepts are expanding across Vancouver as operators adapt to rising costs and shifting consumer demand.

Repair Cafés across Vancouver help residents fix broken appliances, clothing, and electronics for free while supporting the city’s Zero Waste strategy.

Rising oil prices driven by the Iran conflict could increase transportation costs, squeeze margins, and impact consumer spending for Vancouver businesses.