This year’s Stanley Park Ghost Train theme is the Alien Invasion. Be prepared to be abducted to an unearthly, fantastical, and strange world. Journey into the restricted zones and witness the landing. Stanley Park Halloween Ghost Train Explore the haunted maze, do arts and crafts, visit with the Stanley Park Ecology Society and browse the […]

The Vancouver Writers Festival is celebrating its 30th year with more than 95 events and 110 authors this month. From October 16th to October 22nd, you can catch a literary all-star lineup including Margaret Atwood (fresh off the launch of the Emmy-winning The Handmaid’s Tale TV series), Adam Gopnik, Nicole Krauss, Mary Gaitskill, Barbara Gowdy, […]

Contributor Steffani Cameron explores “Where to Eat and Drink in Kelowna”, from brunch and the Farmers Market to fries, marrow, cheeses, distilled spirits, beer, and of course wine in this Okanagan hub.

Vancouver Opera presents Giacomo Puccini’s Turandot, the opening production of the company’s exciting 2017–2018 season. Vancouver Opera Presents Puccini’s Turandot Life, Death & Love: Puccini’s Final Opera When: October 13, 19, 21 @ 7:30pm & Sunday, October 15 @ 2:00pm Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre (650 Hamilton St) Tickets: Tickets ranging in price from $49 to […]

The Vancouver International Film Festival (“VIFF”) shines a spotlight on BC films in the Sea to Sky stream this season. They have lined up 12 titles that will leave audiences inspired by the talent being developed right here in British Columbia. BC Films at VIFF in the Sea to Sky Stream c’əsnaʔəm: the city before […]

I walked through the wrought iron gate off Matthews Avenue in Shaughnessy and the sweet smell of late summer blossoms filled the air. Immaculate gardens and ambient water features circle around an accessible playground, and the west entrance to a very important home. Glen Brae Manor was built in 1910 by Scottish lumber baron William […]

Vancouver is getting a new café inspired by delicious morsels of chocolate that get baked into ooey gooey cookies and treats. At the Nestlé Toll House Café you’ll be able to build your own ice cream sandwich or pick up cupcakes, enjoy a smoothie, macaroons, brownies, and of course some of their signature chocolate chip […]

To celebrate National Coffee Day on September 29th, 7-Eleven® Canada will host its first ever Bring Your Own Mug Day. Coffee lovers are invited to bring their favourite mug and fill it for FREE at any 7-Eleven Coffee Bar across Canada. 7-Eleven Bring Your Own Mug Day Where: All 7-Eleven stores across Canada When: Friday, […]

Urban Ink Presents Freedom Singer on stage at the Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre from October 7 to October 18, 2017. Enter to win tickets.

The Metro Vancouver October event list is full of theatrical productions, markets, shows, festivals, and culture. It’s going to be a fun month of apple picking and pumpkin patches, paired with the The Granville Island Turkey Trot, Culture Days, the Vancouver International Film Festival and Halloween haunts like the Stanley Park Ghost Train and Fright […]