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Archive for July, 2016

Rise and Shine Captains Camps in Pemberton

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Imagine being a young soccer player who gets to attend a sleep-away camp at the base of majestic Mount Currie, waking up each morning and train with a former US and international captain with Premier League and World Cup experience? Registration is now open for Rise and Shine Captains Camps in Pemberton, with US international/former […]

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Big Beer Tasting for Big Sisters

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Big Beer Tasting for Big Sisters will transform you from a rookie to craft beer conversant in one afternoon. Julia Hanlon, Brew Master at Steamworks Brewery will spend an afternoon with 100 attendees teaching us about beer, as we taste and tour our way through the state of the art facilities. Grab your friends […]

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Win Tickets to Whitecaps FC vs Crystal Palace FC

Comments 64 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Catch the action on the pitch as Vancouver Whitecaps FC challenge English Premier League team, and FA Cup finalists, Crystal Palace FC on July 19th at BC Place. Crystal Palace have five players in the UEFA EURO 2016 semifinals, second most behind only Bayern Munich, and they will be the first English team to come […]

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Bowen Island is Vancouver’s Original Summer Getaway

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Bowen Island: The Happy Isle. Postcards and advertisements painted a picture of a stunning island getaway just a quick boat ride from Vancouver, where the waters were emerald green and the cottage life was bustling. Picnics, socials, dances, company retreats, hikes, swims, dives — it was the original summer getaway from Vancouver. I had my […]

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A Ride in the Goodyear Blimp

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

If last year was my year of kayaks and helicopters, this year is canoes and blimps — well just one blimp in particular. The Goodyear Blimp is a cultural icon, a legendary airship with over nine decades of history. From a massive fleet in WWII to hosting Presidents and celebrities, to making appearances in the […]

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Win Tickets to the North Shore Beer and Wine Fest

Comments 90 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The creative team behind the Steveston Wine Fest (June 25th) & Steveston Beer Fest (Aug 27th) is bringing a new event to North Vancouver this summer, the first-ever North Shore Beer and Wine Fest! The festival will host approximately 35 vendors, showcasing over 100 craft beers and boutique wines from British Columbia and other countries […]

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BeerBQ in the Fraser Valley

by Rebecca Bollwitt

From farmer’s field to pint glass, you can enjoy a BBQ and craft beer pairing event at BC Hop Co‘s Fraser Valley headquarters on July 16th. BeerBQ will bring together local craft breweries and barbecue pitmasters on the Sumas Prairie where you get to judge which team created the best beer and BBQ pairing of […]

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Win Bard on the Beach Bard-B-Q Fireworks Tickets

Comments 109 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Bard on the Beach is one of Canada’s largest not-for-profit, professional Shakespeare festivals and every summer it brings an outstanding caliber of performances to the waterfront in Vancouver. This season there’s a classic telling of Romeo and Juliet, Othello, and Pericles along with the Merry Wives of Windsor which set in Windsor, Ontario circa 1968. […]

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Surrey Fusion Festival 2016

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

There’s a reason why Surrey Fusion Festival has won an international award for Best Festival, it really is a highlight of summer, where dozens of cultures come together with music, dance, food, and fun for the whole family. Surrey Fusion Festival Where: Saturday, July 23 & Sunday, July 24, 2016 from 11:00am to 10:00pm When: […]

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Take Off Fridays at YVR Airport Summer 2016

Comments 6 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Take Off Fridays are back at YVR Airport this summer, with free family fun at the best airport on the continent! Take Off Fridays at YVR The 7th annual summer celebration will kick off Friday, July 8th and run every Friday until August 26th from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Enjoy delicious treats and lunch specials from […]

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