You don’t have to leave the city to take a trip this summer with a trip, just hop the Canada Line to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to the fourth annual Take Off Fridays. Whether you’re looking for a fun new activity for you and your friends, or in search of entertainment the whole family will…
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Royal Baby Month at The Fairmont Empress
In Britain, bookies are taking bets on whether it will be a prince or a princess for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as the Royal Baby’s mid-July due date grows ever nearer. Here at home, with a century of royal connections, The Fairmont Empress is the perfect location to celebrate the arrival of the…
Dr Sun Yat-Sen Enchanted Evening Summer Concerts 2013
Music is returning to the tranquility of Vancouver’s Dr Sun Yat-Sen Garden July 5th. Enchanted Evening Concerts brings an eclectic mix of performers the to classical Chinese Garden every Friday evening during the summer. The performances are a perfect way to relax after a long week and support the Garden’s upkeep, educational programs and community…
Take a long weekend trek to Tall Tree Music Festival 2013
If you’re looking for a getaway this Canada Day long weekend, why not head to the west coast for Tall Tree Music Festival in Port Renfrew. Located just 2 hours west of Victoria, this peaceful hamlet becomes a hotbed of music, arts and culture for the weekend as he festival takes over Browns Mountain, July…
Touch Wood at Van Dusen Botanical Garden
This summer, take a walk on the wild side. As you wander the natural beauty of VanDusen Botanical Garden stop and take a look at for the Garden’s latest art installation – “Touch Wood“, running June 20th until September 30th. Following on the successful run of last year’s “Earth Art” exhibition, “Touch Wood” is another…
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…
Helijet Tours Take Off For Summer
Summer is upon us and the skies are clearing. Whether it’s just for a treat for yourself or to show of your city to your visiting friends and family there’s no better way to see Vancouver than from the sky. Helijet offers sightseeing adventures from Vancouver Harbour Heliport from now until September that are sure…