Education & Career Fairs (“ECF”) invites you to their 20th anniversary events to kick start your career this fall. When you visit ECF this year, you will experience all the exciting stages of planning the trip of a lifetime: pursuing your dreams. If you are looking for a job or training options, ECF makes it […]

There’s a new, free, holiday celebration on Vancouver’s west side as Wesbrook Village hosts a season-long Balloon Winter Wonderland, which will launch alongside a Holiday Craft Fair on December 3rd. Wesbrook Balloon Winter Wonderland The Balloon Winter Wonderland, housed in the 1,600 square foot Wesbrook Welcome Centre, will be open daily from December 3rd to […]

The Cultch presents East Van Panto: Little Red Riding Hood at the York Theatre this season, with special matinee performances and post-show Q&A sessions on select dates. East Van Panto: Little Red Riding Hood Where: York Theatre (639 Commercial Drive, Vancouver) When: Wednesday, November 23 to Saturday, December 31, 2016 Opening Night Friday, November 25th […]

The 5th annual CandyTown is neighbourhood-wide celebration hosted by Yaletown’s generous merchants through the Yaletown Business Improvement Association. Last year’s event attracted more than 15,000 revelers who enjoyed visits with Santa, entertainers, and of course some sweet treats. CandyTown in Yaletown Where: Mainland Street in Yaletown When: Saturday, November 26, 2016 from 12:00pm to 7:00pm […]

Burnaby Heights merchants bring holiday cheer to Hastings Street during Light Up the Heights, a sidewalk festival on Saturday, December 3rd. Light Up the Heights for the Holidays Where: Burnaby Heights along Hastings Street (Boundary to Gamma) When: Saturday, December 3, 2016 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm Admission: Free Local merchants will be decked out and […]

It’s 2:00pm the day before my sleep out with Covenant House and the lights just came on in my office since it’s so dark outside already. I put down my hot cup of decaf coffee and shuffle my slippers over to the thermostat to give it a nudge. I walk down the hall to my […]

The Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra with Goh Ballet presents the children’s symphonic classic Peter and the Wolf at the iconic Orpheum Theatre in Downtown Vancouver. Peter and the Wolf Where: Orpheum Theatre (601 Smithe St, Vancouver) When: One day only! Sunday, November 27, 2016 at 2:00pm Tickets: Available online now and at the […]

I remember walking through the Othello Tunnels as a child, splashing through puddles in my gumboots and squeezing my father’s hand when bats would flutter by. The Othello Tunnels, a part of Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park, are a fun walk through local history with many great photo opportunities. Othello Tunnels In the early 1900s, the […]

The Little Mountain Shop on Main Street presents Versatile, a fresh and cleverly-curated gallery event that will pop-up this month and again in December. Art and Design Show on Main Street What: Versatile Gallery Where: The Little Mountain Shop (4386 Main St, Vancouver) Opening Reception: Friday, November 25th at 7:00pm to 10:00pm Exhibition: Friday, November […]

District Main is opening its doors to host a glittering holiday party for the Main Street community, and beyond, featuring the new solo exhibition “Precious Elements” by luxury hotel artist Lisa Penz. Step into a swanky winter wonderland (heated patio), sip on some signature cocktails and dance the night away. Main Street Holiday Art Party […]