The Fraser Valley’s annual burst of spring colour returns this month with the 17th annual edition of the Chilliwack Tulip Festival bursting into bloom starting Wednesday, April 19. Since launching in 2006 as the first local event of its kind, pioneering promotion of agritourism and the Fraser Valley’s integral role in BC farming. At BC’s…
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It’s Daytrip Back In Time, at Steveston’s Historic Sites
Staycations and local getaways are a great way to support local businesses. A daytrip to Steveston Village can also include a trip back in time with a visit to the local heritage sites. Relive and learn the history of Britannia Shipyards, London Heritage Farm and the Steveston Museum with costumed guides, engaging exhibits, kid-friendly programs…
Harrison Festival Still Running Concert Series welcomes Jill Barber
The Harrison Festival keeps bringing live music to small audiences with the second instalment of the Still Running Concert Series, featuring Jill Barber. The intimate outdoor concert is set to take place at Holberg Farm on Aug 15th for two shows, 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm. After the success of last month’s sold out Bentall Taylor…
Bigger & Better Chilliwack Sunflower Festival return for 2019
Blooming bright for a second year, the Chilliwack Sunflower Festival returns on August 1st. This year, a massive field of dahlias complements the acres of sunflowers, for a total of 20 acres of flowers, bringing even more colour to the Fraser Valley community,! Every day from August 1 to September 15, visitors can make their…
Pick your Pumpkin at these 5 Pumpkin Patches
If you haven’t already visited to one of the local pumpkin patches to pick up a pumpkin, this week is your last chance to find a perfect Jack O’Lantern. Even if you’ve already had a carving party, you might want to pick a prime pumpkin for your porch. Here’s a few Pumpkin Patches around the Lower Mainland…
Haystacks & Librettos at Vista d’Oro Farm
On September 12 food, wine and song come together for a one-of-a-kind evening Haystacks & Librettos at Vista D’oro Farms & Winery in Langley. The first of the Dairy Barn Sessions sees global opera star, tenor David Curry will be joined by two singers from Vancouver Opera’s Young Artist Program, Eden Tremayne (soprano) and Francesca…
Vancouver Farmers Markets turn 20!
In 1995, a few hundred people descended upon the Croatian Cultural Centre where 8 brave farmers had set up the first Vancouver Farmers Market. Now 20 years later, Farmers Markets are firmly entrenched in the city’s landscape and are a welcome shopping destination for hundreds of locals. The first of this Summer’s weekly markets, in Yaletown,…