Vancouver’s David Lam Park was awash in a sea of pink, as cherry trees ringing the downtown park were in full blossom. Crowds came out for Blossoms After Dark, a three-evening event put on by the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival, …
As winter gives way into spring, thousands of pink buds will begin peeking out of cherry trees across Metro Vancouver creating a colourful canopy over local streets. As a way to welcome these blooms, the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival has …
Welcome in Spring with the first Japan Market of the year. The popular event returns to Vancouver’s Robson Square on Saturday, March 1st, and Sunday, March 2nd, 2025, offering all things Japanese through food, music, cultural demonstrations, and, artisan goods. …
Looking for a local event to celebrate your love for anime, manga, superheroes, and other pop culture? BC has a number of conventions this year for every Trekkie, ninja, pirate, Jedi, Sith, otaku, gamer, Avenger, collector and the casual fan. …
On Sunday, February 2nd, 2025, Vancouver’s Chinatown will host the 51st Annual Chinatown Spring Festival Parade with a lively procession of lion and dragon dancers, community groups, and other cultural organizations through the city’s historic neighbourhood. Over 5,000 participants from …
The Final Fantasy video games series is filled with memorable music. From intense battles to mystical realms, these timeless themes resonate with gamers and non-gamers the world over. Final Symphony is a one-night concert by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra with …
While there’s no fireworks downtown to celebrate the arrival of 2025, TransLink is once again offering free rides on its services across Metro Vancouver. From 5:00 pm PST on Tuesday, December 31st, 2024 until 5:00 am Wednesday, January 1st, 2025 …
Tis the season for all things bright and warm! There’s no shortage of festive activities throughout the region to get into that wonderful Christmas spirit! With markets, tree lightings, ice skating and Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick, communities in the Lower …
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 …
