The Easter Long Weekend is upon us, spring should be here and after a long winter people are anxious to get outside for some Easter fun. Here’s a few family friendly fun events to get you and yours out hunting Easter Eggs and visiting the Easter Bunny. VanDusen Great A-Maze-Ing Easter Egg Hunt From Friday…
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Festive Friday Finds: Bright Nights in Stanley Park
One of the most giving events of the Christmas Season, Bright Nights in Stanley Park is lights up hearts and nights until January 2nd. Now in its 18th year, Bright Nights partners with BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund to bring light and magic to the hearts of thousands who come through the gates and…
West Coast Railway Heritage Park
Located on the north side of downtown Squamish, West Coast Railway Heritage Park is a mecca for rail buffs. The site is a rail yard like none other, a collection of 90+ pieces of rolling stock collected from across the continent and covering nearly a century of rail. The oldest piece in the collection is…
Bright Nights in Stanley Park 2011
With two millions lights twinkling in the forest it’s hard to miss Bright Nights in Stanley Park. Returning for its 14th year, this annual fundraiser for the British Columbia Professional Firefighter’s Burn Fund is a family favourite. Assembled by Vancouver Park Board and local Firefighters the grove surrounding the Miniature Railway is transformed into a…
Fort Langley CNR Station
From Sea to Sea to Sea, Canada in the early 20th century was a growing country and railways were tying it together. As the population grew more stations were built to meet demand, in 1915 the village of Fort Langley reach that level. Canadian Northern Railway built Langley Station to the same “Third Class” specifications as 85 other similar size stations…