For 2022, Canada Day events around Metro Vancouver will shift their focus to include more aspects of First Nations culture in light of recent revelations. This year, July 1st falls on a Friday, so expect more people attending celebrations on…
It’s summer and that means Carnaval del Sol is back to bring that Latin American flair to Vancouver. This year, the three-day family-friendly party that celebrates everything Mexico to Brazil to Argentina is being held in Jonathan Rogers Park from…
The North Plaza of the Vancouver Art Gallery (pictured at top) transforms into an outdoor marketplace during the weekend of June 11th and 12th, 2022 for Japan Market where food trucks and vendors will serve up Japanese treats as well…
Following a two-year hiatus, the Honda Celebration of Light is back to brighten up Vancouver’s English Bay for three fun pyrotechnical-filled evenings this July. Japan’s Akariya Fireworks (2017 display pictured at top) kicks off the first night on Saturday, July…
A rare trifecta of good weather, cherry trees in full blossom and a festival in VanDusen Botanical Gardens made for a perfect start to the weekend in Vancouver. After being on hiatus for the last two years, Sakura Days Japan…
Following a two year absence, the annual Sakura Days Japan Fair is returning to the VanDusen Botanical Garden for a weekend of Japanese culture, food and fun on April 9th and 10th, 2022. Under the delicate pink cherry blossoms, or…
Perched on the Stanley Park seawall, facing east towards the famous sails of Canada Place is one of Vancouver’s two audible time-keeping devices — the Nine O’clock Gun (the other are the Heritage Horns atop the Pan Pacific Hotel which…
Late last week, a friend and I made an evening to enjoy the brilliant displays for the Festival of Lights at VanDusen Botanical Gardens in Vancouver. This annual tradition sees the grounds strung with thousands of Christmas lights and festive…
This afternoon, the Vancouver Park Board unveiled a sign on the south-side of the West End to welcome the city’s latest attraction: Barge Chilling Beach. The announcement was shared on social media that included the English Bay Barge with its…
After skipping last year, the brilliant Festival of Lights is back to brighten the VanDusen Botanical Gardens in Vancouver, bringing the holiday spirit much needed to our city. Over a million Christmas lights are strung up through the garden, where…