The 21st annual Gender Equity in Media Festival (GEMFest) features 35 films from 13 countries all screening at the VIFF Centre from March 5 to 8, 2026. The lineup also includes 18 Canadian films and 11 BC-based creators spotlighting bold, urgent storytelling by women and gender-diverse filmmakers working across form, genre, and geography.

Rugby Sevens action is returning to BC Place March 7-8, 2026 for the fourth year in a row, featuring concurrently run women’s and men’s tournaments.

Northern Super League Champions, Vancouver Rise FC, have announced their schedule for the 2026 season, kicking off against Toronto on April 24th at Swangard Stadium.

In honour of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, the BC Sports Hall of Fame will feature Olympics themed events from February 6 to 22, 2026.

Global Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh will launch the North America leg of his Aura World Tour at BC Place in Vancouver this April.

Metro Vancouver Regional Parks has announced that the Grouse Grind is now open, which is months ahead of schedule. Each year, the popular trail closes for the winter season and for the past few years it has reopened mid-April.

The Vancouver Art Gallery presents its largest Emily Carr exhibition in over two decades. “That Green Ideal: Emily Carr” opens to the public on February 6, 2026 and is paired with a tours and events program for visitors of all ages.

Events and fun things to do around Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley this weekend. Activities Friday, February 6 to Sunday, February 8, 2026.

The youth-led nonprofit Threading Change and the City of Vancouver are hosting an afternoon of clothing swapping, conversation, and connection this Saturday.

Dancers of Damelahamid presents the 19th annual Coastal Dance Festival, honouring Indigenous stories, song, and dance from across Canada and around the world March 3-8, 2026.