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Free Movies at Cineplex Community Day 2017

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Cineplex Entertainment will host a morning of free movies on Saturday, October 14th at local Cineplex theatres across BC for its 7th annual Cineplex Community Day. All proceeds from donations and select concession sales will support its national charity partner WE – a movement that brings people together and gives them the tools to change […]

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BC Artwork Graces the Mint’s Brand New Glow-in-the-Dark Toonie

by Rebecca Bollwitt

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 […]

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Grouse Mountain Canada Day

by Rebecca Bollwitt

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 […]

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6 Canadian Cocktails to Try This Canada Day

by Rebecca Bollwitt

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 […]

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Canada Day Events in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley

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Canada Day Events in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley with free, family-friendly activities, fireworks and more in Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, New Westminster, North Shore, Surrey, Langley, Delta and beyond

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Canada Day at Canada Place Fireworks and Schedule

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Canada Day at Canada Place for Canada 150 is going to be big! 2 days, 6 zones with 5 performance stages, a parade, fireworks, and much more is in store for the long weekend. Canada Day at Canada Place When: July 1 & 2, 2017 where: Canada Place, Jack Poole Plaza and surrounding city streets […]

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Canada Day on Robson Street

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Celebrate Canada Day on Robson Street with street hockey, shopping, lobster rolls, mini cupcakes, s’mores, music, art installations, and much more! The Robson Street and West End Business Improvement Associations (“RSBA” and “WEBIA”) will host a variety of events and activities on July 1st from 11:00am to 4:00pm. The sidewalks from Burrard to Denman will […]

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The Long, Long Table at Surrey Civic Plaza

by Rebecca Bollwitt

In the heart of Downtown Surrey, you can pull up a chair and have a seat at The Long, Long Table: A Canadian Affair. This unique dining experience invites you to dine with family, friends, your community, and perhaps some new faces that you can share a story with or two while you enjoy a […]

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Surrey Canada Day Lineup 2017

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The patio chairs have been dusted off, picnic blankets unfurled and the Surrey Canada Day lineup has been released — summer is almost here! Celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday with over 100,000 others at one of the country’s largest Canada Day festivals. Surrey Canada Day Where: Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre in Cloverdale (176 St & 64 […]

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