Setup camp under a grove of aspens next to a pristine Northern BC river and settle in for two days of music, fun, creativity, and entertainment, in a beautiful setting. Arts on the Fly (July 13 & 14, 2018) in Horsefly, BC not only attracts those that love outdoor festivals, small town charm with big […]

With Canada Day and Canada 150 celebrations on the horizon, look for My Canada, My Inspiration coins in your own pocket change, as the entire series is now in circulation. Additionally, Vancouverites have the chance to exchange their old toonies coins for a sparkling new 2017 MCMI edition at a free upcoming coin exchange. One […]

Head to the peak of Vancouver, Grouse Mountain, this Canada Day and be a part of history at the Guinness World Record attempt for Largest Human Maple Leaf! Grouse Mountain Canada Day In order to participate in the Guinness World Record attempt, guests will need to don their finest red attire and head to the […]

I stepped through the doors of the Billy Barker Days office in Quesnel and I was suddenly transported back to being an adventurous 10 year old hopping out of our family’s camper van in the middle of a road trip. The Billy Barker Days logo, posters, and buttons jogged my memory: I have been here […]

Things to do in Vancouver Canada Day Long Weekend: Friday, June 30, 2017; Saturday, July 1, 2017; Sunday, July 2, 2017; Monday, July 3, 2017 events around Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley

As we’re starting to develop and savour Canadian cuisine, the cocktail scene is ramping up as well, celebrating our country through custom craft spirits that are shaken and stirred with our great nation (and its locally-sourced ingredients) in mind. Here are a couple of Canadian cocktails to try this Canada Day around Vancouver: Left: Vancouver […]