It’s one of the most inspiring galas in Vancouver and this year’s YWCA Women of Distinction Awards, honouring 68 outstanding nominees, is poised once again to be an amazing event. Happening Thursday, June 7, 2018 at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver, you have the opportunity to win your way into this now SOLD OUT event!

The Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards (“The Jessies”) will be handed out in a live ceremony on July 16th at Bard on the Beach. Celebrating a year of talented performances on all stage sizes and behind the scenes, it’s an evening where Vancouver’s artistic community all shines (and parties) together.

It first began 106 years ago and this summer is going to once again kick-off in style at Lynn Valley Days June 15-16, 2018. Hosted by the Lynn Valley Lions Club, this three-day celebration brings together the community through dinner, dancing, a pancake breakfast, parade, and much more.

Enter to win tickets for the new Electric Harbour Tours in Coal Harbour. WESTCOAST Sightseeing has launched a new west coast tour experience aboard electrically powered, 12 passenger boats hosting unique and intimate tours of Vancouver’s Coal Harbour, Stanley Park and Canada Place.

Top 3 Places to Cycle in Vernon: Between shopping and patio dining on Main Street (30th Ave), and hammock hangouts at Kalavida Surf Shop, I researched this article about biking in Vernon for ZenSeekers that has all you need to know, including where to rent a bike.

Returning for a second year on Saturday, June 2, 2018, Public Disco in Alley Oop an is immersive pop-up party for neighbours and strangers to connect through music. The event features a lineup of DJs from the upcoming Bass Coast Festival in Vancouver.

The annual Richmond Canada Day in Steveston will feature a free, full-day street party throughout Steveston Village alongside the much beloved Steveston Salmon Festival. A headline performance by Juno Award-winners Big Sugar and fireworks over the Fraser River will cap off the celebrations.

The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art, celebrating its 10th anniversary, announces the leading-edge exhibition BODY LANGUAGE: Reawakening Cultural Tattooing of the Northwest, running June 8, 2018 until January 13, 2019. Enter to win tickets!

Starting in June, take the free Port Moody Shoreline Shuttle, that will connect visitors and residents to Inlet Centre, Rocky Point Park, and Moody Centre, and shopping destinations.

Abandoned for centuries, surveyed in 1984, and now open for exclusive tours with the Huu-ay-aht First Nations, the ancient capital village site of Kiixin is a remarkable place to behold. Located on the west coast of Vancouver Island near Bamfield you can visit it with Kiixin Tours.