If you’re in the Metro Vancouver area, you can find anything from dining, to shopping and other events. There’s lots to see and do in Vancouver, and you’ll find some of it here. Be sure to view the Events Calendar for local celebrations.
On Monday, November 11th, 2024, communities around Metro Vancouver will hold ceremonies to honor the sacrifices made by Canadians in service to our country and freedom. Poppies are worn to show support for Canadian veterans; they are available for purchase …
As a record summer season at BC Ferries comes to an end, problems at the transportation company are surfacing as one of its oldest vessels is forced to undergo major repairs. The 60-year-old MV Queen of New Westminster (pictured at …
Close out summer at a Japanese-style festival filled with pop culture, fun and shopping all under a single roof. The Summer Festival is free one-day event that runs from 1:30 pm PDT until 8:00 pm PDT on Saturday, September 7th, …
With summer nearing its end, the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre in Burnaby is hosting a traditional Japanese festival called Nikkei Matsuri as way to close out the season. The Nikkei Matsuri explores the island nation’s rich cultural history …
A fall edition of the popular Asian market is setting up at the Robson Square Ice Rink on the weekend of September 14th and 15th, 2024. Japan Market celebrates all things Japanese through food, music, cultural demonstrations, and, artisan goods. …
Experience the sights, sounds and tastes of Latin America with Carnaval del Sol, a family-friendly celebration held Saturday, July 6th, and Sunday, July 7th, 2024, in Vancouver’s Jonathan Rogers Park. Events are organized into various plazas — the Plaza del …
On Monday, July 1st, 2024, communities all across the Lower Mainland will mark Canada Day with festivities to mark our country’s 157th birthday. These events will include First Nations performances, live entertainment, food trucks, games and, of course, fireworks! They’re …
We now know which three countries will participate in this year’s Honda Celebration of Light fireworks festival which takes place over the last week of July. On Saturday, July 20th, Macedos Pirotecnia will represent Portugal, followed by Pyro Tact from …
Bring home a little bit Japan next month with Vancouver’s favourite international marketplace celebrating its culture through food, music and artisan goods. Japan Market sets up shop on Saturday, June 8th, and Sunday, June 9th, 2024 in the North Plaza …
Granville Island is one of Vancouver’s popular attractions, with its public market, artisan studios and entertainment venues. But for those who visit, work and live on the island have found the vehicle congestion worsening, now leading to an extension of …