Archive for October, 2014

Pumpkin Patches in Richmond and Ladner

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Pumpkins are a hot commodity at this time of year, either for baking in pies and cooking up delicious treats, or using as centrepieces, decorations, and of course carving Jack O’Lanterns. Last year I wrote a Guide to Pumpkins in Metro Vancouver for Tourism Vancouver so this year I’m going to focus on specific locations. […]

FlyOver Canada for Halloween

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FlyOver Canada, a fantastic flight simulation ride for all ages at Canada Place is hosting a Halloween-themed experience again this year, adding some spine-tingling entertainment to its popular, must-see attraction for Halloween. Broomelda, the headmistress of the Haunted Witch Academy, will take aspiring witches and ghouls through a spooktacular adventure to test their bravery and […]

Win Tickets to Fright Nights at Playland

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What’s scarier than an amusement park at night? How about one that’s purposely trying to spook you with terrifying rides, attractions, and mysterious creatures roaming the grounds? Fright Nights return to Playland October 10th to November 1st with a new haunted house added to its lineup of frightful features. Photo credit: John Biehler on Flickr […]

Pumpkin Patches in Surrey

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Pumpkins are a hot commodity at this time of year, either for baking in pies and cooking up delicious treats, or using as centrepieces, decorations, and of course carving Jack O’Lanterns. Last year I wrote a Guide to Pumpkins in Metro Vancouver for Tourism Vancouver so this year I’m going to focus on specific locations, […]

Things to do in Vancouver This Weekend

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October is here, the weather has cooled, and leaves are abandoning their sturdy branches for the busy sidewalks below. The Vancouver International Film Festival is a great option for entertainment this weekend, several farmers markets are open until mid-October, there are Oktoberfest festivities to enjoy, concerts, plays, a book fair and a Run for the […]