Thanks to everyone who entered the Vancouver Alpen Club Oktoberfest contest over the last couple weeks. We have connected with our winner and are thrilled to have Jo and her mother joining us at opening night of Oktoberfest 2017 on Friday Oct 6th. If you still want to join in on the fun, tickets for…
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Vancouver Lookout at Harbour Centre Gains Perspectives
As The Vancouver Lookout at Harbour Centre reaches middle age, the landmark has partnered with Vancouver Heritage Foundation for a collaboration series; Perspectives. In conjunction with its 40th anniversary, Perspectives, is a series of talks that explores Vancouver’s thought-provoking history that has shaped the city’s present. Inspired by the rich history surrounding the Vancouver Lookout,…
IDS Vancouver Builds Excitement
International Design Show (IDS) Vancouver opens for the public this weekend September 30 and October 1 at Vancouver Convention Centre. There are many home shows filled with things to build your house but IDS Vancouver is filled with all the items that makes a house a home. Design trends, decor, accessories, furnishings and more touches…
VIFF 2017 kicks off September 28
The Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) returns to screens around the city from September 28 – October 3, 2017. For over 35 years, VIFF has brought us hundreds of films from around the world and this year continues to build on that legacy. Screening international films from over 70 countries, alongside Canadian and BC films…
Culture Days BC 2017
On September 29, 30 and October 1, 2017, be prepared to create, participate and share during the Culture Days in British Columbia. A collaborative, Canada-wide volunteer movement, Culture Days aims to raise awareness, accessibility, and participation of all Canadians in the arts and cultural programs within their communities. The eighth annual Culture Days…
Polaris Prize Reveals the 2017 Winner – Lido Pimienta
Monday night at The Carlu in Toronto the Polaris Music Prize was awarded to Lido Pimienta (left) for the album La Papessa. The annual prize awards $50,000 to the Canadian Album of the Year, based solely on merit, regardless of genre, or sales numbers. A Grand Jury of independent music journalists, broadcasters, and bloggers determine…
CONTEST: Win a Night at Oktoberfest Vancouver
Thank you for entering, this contest is now closed. Oktoberfest Munich starts tomorrow, September 16th bringing thousands of visitors to another edition of the world’s largest volksfest. If you can’t make it to Germany, the Vancouver Alpen Club is the place to celebrate Oktoberfest right here at home. For over 30 years, Vancouver Alpen…