This weekend, The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia and Musqueam present the third annual Indigenous festival, (Come Toward the Fire). Saturday September 14th from 12pm – 7pm, the free family-friendly festival fills The Chan Centre and its surrounding area with activities culminating in finale performances inside the Chan Shun Concert Hall at…
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Exploring a UNESCO Biosphere with Vancouver Water Adventures
Recently, we took the chance to explore the region from a different perspective with Vancouver Water Adventures. The UNESCO Biosphere & Bowen Island Boat Tour is a 4 hour Zodiac tour exploring Howe Sound. Boarding the comfortable 12-passenger “Pearl of the Ocean” Zodiac from Vancouver Water Adventures’ Granville Island base, our guide Graydon gave interesting…
Alliance Française Vancouver Unveils New Cultural Facility Amid 120th Anniversary Celebrations
Vancouver is getting a new arts and culture hub thanks to the Alliance Française Vancouver (AFV). After nearly a decade of planning and preparation, the new, state-of-the-art cultural facility, at 6161 Cambie Street, will host its official opening ceremony on August 14, 2024. The $24-million, 30,000-square-foot community hub will serve as a bastion of francophone…
Vancouver Foodster Celebrates 15 Years with Vancouver Culinary Fest!
Since July 2009, Vancouver Foodster, by writer, editor, creator Richard Wolak, has been an online food guide bringing readers reviews, news and insider tips to the culinary and hospitality scene in greater Vancouver, across Canada and around the world. Celebrating its 15th Anniversary Vancouver Foodster has a host of tasty events happening over the rest…
Carnaval del Sol Returns July 5–7 at Jonathan Rogers Park
The vibrant flavours, sounds, and traditions of Latin America return as Carnaval del Sol, makes its debut at a new location at Jonathan Rogers Park, Friday, July 5 to Sunday, July 7. The largest Latin American festival in the Pacific Northwest, fills the new Mount Pleasant venue for three-days of cultural celebration. Organizer, Latincouver —…
Junction Public Market Is A New Summer Pop Up To Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver has a new downtown shopping and entertainment destination – Junction Public Market, opens today, June 28 running until September 29, at Granville Square. Junction Public Market and partner Cadillac Fairview aim to bring vibrancy to the Vancouver Waterfront, with this unique marketplace created with customized shipping containers featuring rotating pop-up merchants, local artisans and…
Indian Summer Festival returns July 4th
Vancouver’s ‘festival for the curious mind,’ Indian Summer Festival (ISF) returns for its 14th edition from July 4 to 14. Produced by Indian Summer Arts Society, it brings 10 days of artistic exploration around the city that unravels the beauty of contradictions under the theme of “PARADOX.” The festival program showcases over 80 artists across…