The 28th Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) presents over 350 films from 80 countries, Oct. 1 – 16, 2009. In addition to our popular Canadian Images, Dragons & Tigers–Cinema of East Asia, Nonfiction Features, Way of Nature—Environmental Films, and Cinema of Our Time series we are pleased to add two new compelling series: Follow the Money and Festival Favourites—­­­award winners from several international festivals. Details and tickets at www.viff.org.  > more

The 37th running of Canada's largest marathon. Mostly Flat scenic course. Starts at BC Place, May 4th 2008, loops around False Creek then into beautifully forested Stanley Park. Exit on the south side then cross the Burrard Street Bridge to the spectator-filled cafes, beaches and beautiful homes of Kitsilano before returning to the finish.  > more

Every June through September, Bard on the Beach professional Shakespeare Festival brings to life the magic of Shakespeare’s great plays. The Festival site is located on the waterfront in Vancouver’s Vanier Park, adjacent to the downtown core. Staged in two open-ended performance tents, the productions are set against a spectacular natural backdrop of mountains, sea and city skyline.  > more

A non profit society registered in BC with the mandate to promote and showcase Celtic culture/heritage in an annual 5 day festival celebration and St. Patrick's Day Parade, held in March in Downtown Vancouver.  > more

Every March, Coquitlam/Maillardville, the oldest and largest francophone community in B.C, welcomes young and old to a celebration of traditional and world music, all with a French twist! For the past 18 years, Festival du Bois, the largest and most attended francophone festival on the west coast, has delivered great performances from Canada and beyond, while also, sharing the community's Joie de vivre, through great food and its unique hospitality.  > more

Vancouver’s summer signature event – the city’s annual free fireworks tradition held over four evenings at English Bay. The largest international fireworks competition in the world held every year at the end of July / beginning of August.  > more

Come out and enjoy the festivities all weekend long at the annual Scandinavian Midsummer Festival at the Scandinavian Community Centre in Burnaby. Celebrating the longest day of the year, it guarantees fun for the whole family with non-stop entertainment.  > more

From June 12 to 24, the Vancouver Festival d’été francophone invites you to share in the biggest season in its history. Vancouver will rock to the beat of francophone music to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Quebec City as well as the 150th anniversary of B.C.
2008 line up: Les Cowboys Fringants, Bruno Pelletier et le GrosZorchestre, Gislain Poirier, Josée Allard…  > more

MusicFest Vancouver (formerly Festival Vancouver), Aug. 2-16, 2009, is an extraordinary celebration of live music. MusicFest Vancouver’s lineup includes dozens of classical, jazz and world music concerts featuring internationally acclaimed artists from around the globe. The 2009 festival will cast a special programming spotlight on the music and musicians of Germany.  > more

9th annual Chutzpah! Festival. The LisaNemetz International Showcase of Jewish Performing Arts.  > more