The Vandies
100% Locally Sourced Accolades
How to Vote
Winners of The Vandies are chosen by the public through Destination Vancouver’s Instagram Stories. By placing the final vote in the hands of the community, The Vandies ensure the awards reflect the voices and perspectives of those who live, work, and spend time across the city.
Voting opens February 12 and runs for 24 hours.
The Categories
Hot Girl Walk Content Location Award
- Seawall (Coal Harbour to Stanley Park)
- Trout Lake
- Pacific Spirit Park
- Kits Beach
“Oh, Did You Know that Was Filmed Here” Award
- Riverdale (TV Show)
- The Twilight Saga
- She's the Man
- Deadpool
Brunch Line That You Won't Complain About
Celebrity Who Feels Very Vancouver Without Actually Being from Here
- Danny Devito
- Gwyneth Paltrow
- Samuel L. Jackson
- Adam Driver
- Woody Harrelson
- Bowen Yang
Best Spot to Pretend You're Outdoorsy Without Trying
Donut Worth Getting in an Argument Over How Good It Is
- Lee’s Donuts (Honey Dip)
- Lucky's Doughnuts (PB&J)
- Box of Timbits (Mixed)
- Mello (Strawberries & Cream)
Sip of the Century Award
- Cactus Club – The "Drake" Bellini
- 33 Acres – 33 Acres of Sunshine
- Vancouver – Tap Water
- Matchstick – London Fog
If You Know, You Know Award
- Third Beach Drum Circle
- Any Concert at the Malkin Bowl
- International Village Mall
- The Big Yellow Pile of Sulphur
Local Lore Hall of Fame Award
- Busker on Hydraulic Goat Hooves
- Seabus Memes
- McDonald's Marathon Runner (Lawrence Nguyen)
- The Barge
The Fashion AND Function Award for Innovation in Gore-Tex
Most Aggressively Photographed Cherry Blossom Street
- West 22nd Avenue (between Arbutus and Carnarvon)
- Graveley Street (between Lillooet and Rupert)
- East 3rd Ave and Rupert
- East 50th Ave (between Ontario St. and Fraser St.)
The Scenic Overachiever Award
Best Spot to Pretend You’re in a Wes Anderson Movie
The 12am Culinary Salvation Award
- Duffin's Donuts
- Uncle Fatih's Pizza (Multiple Locations)
- Lucy's Eastside Diner
- Japadog
The Leslie Knope Commendation for Parks That Deserve National Treasure Status
Most Instagrammed Ramen Bowl
- Ramen Danbo (Shio Tonkotsu Ramen)
- Maruhachi Ra-men (Tamago Ramen)
- The Ramen Butcher (Red Spicy Ramen)
- Jinya Ramen (Spicy Creamy Vegan Ramen)
The Reddit Award for Cultural Commentary (Vancouver Edition)
- "Is this real rain or just mist?"
- "Should the Seawall have a third lane for power walkers?"
- "The Grouse Grind isn't hard, it's just vertival."
- "Is there such a thing as too many bike lanes?"