For some, the new year may look like drinking less alcohol, or none at all.
Though there is a sober and sober-curious community thriving in Vancouver, with groups like and for locals to mingle and meet friends, replacing a boozy night out with a non-alcoholic activity may leave some at a loss.
Fortunately, there are many things to do around Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»that don't involve drinking alcohol. Here are a few activities to try by yourself or with some friends:
- Take up roller skating at at the PNE.
- Challenge your pals to a board game at Turquoise Goat.
- Go bowling at with your buddies. There are also billiard tables if you want to change things up.
- Keep an eye out for block parties and festivals, like the Celebration of Light fireworks, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Mural Festival, Khatsahlano Street Party, and Italian Days during the summer and the many light displays, Santa Clause parade, and Winter Arts festival during the winter.
- Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»has lots of delicious food to offer, so why not taste every bit of it? Try a Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Foodie Tour or take yourself on a self-guided adventure. Either way, there's an entire city of eats to nibble through.
- Pick up a new interest, like glass blowing at or archery at . You can also stop by and see what cool crafty hobby you want to try.
- Peruse local markets, from farmers' markets to unique pop-up markets like the Weirdos Holiday Market and the first-ever holiday cat market. They typically take place on weekends so you can't miss them.
- Learn more about the city by going on walking tours.
- Volunteer within the community, whether it's on , over the , or any other time of the year.
- Check out Vancouver's comedy scene. We've rounded up the best comedians and comedy venues in the city.
- Challenge yourself to an escape room at instead of a night out. They also give free admission on your birthday!
- Discover new music and go to some concerts. Luckily, there are plenty of must-see performers coming to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»in 2023.
- Join a MeetUp group and meet people with similar interests, whether it's , , , , , , , , or .
- Treat yourself to a facial or a destination spa.
