From the Polar Bear Swim on January 1 to the Festival of Lights in late December, festivals and other exciting events are happening all the time in Vancouver.
Remember that things do change, so be sure to confirm dates and times before making travel plans.
Vive les voyageurs Winter Festival January 28-29 Historic Boot Camp & Historic Half Marathon February 18-19 Spring Break March 10-25 Easter Egg Hunt April 8; Easter Egg Hunt 1 pm Victoria Day May 21 Learn to Camp Weekend June 16 (pre-registration required) Aboriginal Day at Fort Langley June 23 Canada Day July 1 Parks Day July 21 The 2012 Prospera Valley Granfondo July 22 Ride into History Jul...
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Thursday, September 06, 2012 - Sunday, October 07, 2012
(Every Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
- Location: Arts Club Theatre Company - Stanley Alliance Industrial Stage
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The winner of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for best play, this biting contemporary satire skewers the conventions of political correctness in shockingly entertaining fashion. In Chicago, 1959, an African-American family moves into a house in Clybourne Park, to the mortification of its all-white residents. Fast-forward 50 years, and now the neighbourhood is predominately black. When young white newlywed...
How did four blue-collar kids become one of the greatest successes in pop music history? Find out at the runaway smash-hit, Jersey Boys. Winner of the Best Musical Award on Broadway, in London and Australia, this blockbuster phenomenon takes you up the charts, across the country and behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Experience electrifying performances of the golden ...
Get ready for another season full of fun as Playland opens for the 2012 season! This year you'll get a full season of ATMOSFEAR as well as all your favourite rides like the classic wooden roller coaster, the Corkscrew, Revelation, Hellevator and Drop Zone. And don't miss all the midway games and your favourite foods like cotton candy and mini-donuts. If you don't have your season pass yet, visit ...
Following the riot on June 15, 2011 after the Vancouver Canucks lost game seven of the Stanley Cup finals, broken windows on downtown businesses were hastily boarded up with sheets of plywood. The day after the riot fans and others met to clean up the city and began to leave messages on the boards - condemning the violence and looting, professing their love for the city, and stating “this i...
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Wednesday, May 04, 2011
(Recurring daily)
- Venue: Rogers Arena
- Location: Rogers Arena
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For 15 years, Rogers Arena has been thrilling and entertaining fans. For 15 years, our Vancouver Canucks have battled on the ice in the race to capture the title of Stanley Cup Champions. For 15 years, we have staged the best entertainment the music industry has to offer. We have opened our doors and welcomed over 21 million people. We have even reveled in Olympic gold when the Canadian women's a...
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Monday, April 02, 2012
(Recurring daily)
- Time: 7am - 5pm
- Location: Truffles Cafe - VanDusen Botanical Gardens
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Truffles Café at VanDusen Botanical Garden is now serving a ‘proper' Afternoon Tea complete with three-tier tray of goodies, ceramic tea pots and cups, organic and private label teas.
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Tuesday, March 20, 2012
(Every Tuesday, Thursday)
- Time: 4:30pm
- Location: Beaumont Studios
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So what can you expect from Carrie's class? Expect the unexpected! In yoga we try to live without expectations. But basically in most of the classes I teach classic Hatha yoga with my own interpretations thrown in, and depending on your level and abilities I will guide you through both basic and more advanced postures with a combination of steady holding and dynamic motion. This will hopefully he...
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012 - Sunday, October 07, 2012
(Every Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
- Venue: Cultch, The (Vancouver East Cultural Centre)
- Location: Cultch, The (Vancouver East Cultural Centre)
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One of the most daring and exhilarating undertakings in the scope of contemporary theatre. There's nothing like the thrill of a first date...anything can happen! In Blind Date, you'll experience all the excitement and awkwardness of love as Mimi, a Parisian temptress, goes on a blind date with a different man every night - plucked right out of the audience.
An exhibition of drawings - Chinatown & East Hastings Cafes, by artist Keith McKellar Opening Reception with artist in attendance Saturday, September 8, 2 - 4 pm at Hall of One Hundred Rivers Keith McKellar (Laughing Hand) has survived as an itinerant artist composing, showing, and selling his famous drawings in the street from Vancouver to California, Taiwan and Japan for thirty years. His...
Ever wondered what really goes on inside that mysterious building located at the base of the Burrard Street bridge? Now it's your chance to join Vancouver Food Tour and Molson Coors Canada and explore Western Canada's largest and most recognized brewery. Whether you're a visitor, a curious local, or simply a beer enthusiast, join us behind the scenes to get a look at this iconic Vancouver l...
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Tuesday, September 04, 2012 - Tuesday, October 02, 2012
(Recurring daily)
- Time: All day
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The World Cerebral Palsy Challenge is an exciting 4 week team activity that will get you active and improve your health and wellbeing. It's also a fun way to raise much needed funds to support the Cerebral Palsy Association of British Columbia's vital work. Perfect for co-workers, school classes, and family friends. It's something everyone can enjoy! For more info on the challenge, visit http://w...