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Archive for September, 2016

Halloween Activities at Local Historic Sites Around Vancouver

by Rebecca Bollwitt

At least a century of stories spill from the shadows and dark corners of some of our region’s most historic sites and they’re hosting some very special events this Halloween to tell their tales (and have some fun). Britannia Mine Museum What: Spoo-ook-tacular Halloween Weekend Where: Britannia Mine Museum (1 Forbes Way, Britannia Beach) When: […]

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Granville Island Turkey Trot 2016

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Run and give in the spirit of Thanksgiving at the annual Granville Island Turkey Trot. This annual event brings together community in a celebration of Thanksgiving – demonstrating our gratitude for sport and our commitment to supporting others. A hallmark event, the Granville Island Turkey Trot features a fun 10KM race on Thanksgiving Monday, October […]

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Canuck Place Stories: The Evanow Family

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Now in its 12th year, the Canuck Place Gift of Time Gala has raised over $8 million in support of children and families at Canuck Place Children’s Hospice. One such family are the Evanows. Their daughter, Florence had Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 and passed away at Canuck Place the evening before Mother’s Day 2015. […]

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Enchant Vancouver Christmas Light Maze and Market

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Enchant is a brand new event coming to Vancouver this holiday season, with the promise of illuminating the city with the world’s largest Christmas light maze. Enchant Vancouver Christmas Light Maze Where: West 1st and Crowe Street (between Olympic Village & Cambie Bridge) When: November 25th to December 31st, 2016 4:00pm to 10:00pm daily Tickets: […]

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Fort Langley Cranberry Festival 2016

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It’s a Thanksgiving Weekend tradition at the Birthplace of BC! The 21st annual Fort Langley Cranberry Festival returns October 8th, celebrating the harvest and history of the cranberry in the region. Fort Langley Cranberry Festival Where: Fort Langley Village (free) & Fort Langley Historic Site (admission) When: Saturday, October 8, 2016 from 10:00am to 5:00pm […]

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