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Coquitlam, Capilano, Lower Seymour Watershed Tours

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It’s no secret that we have the very best tap water around, fed from pristine sources and delivered to our homes straight from reservoirs nestled within our scenic mountains. To showcase these resources, Metro Vancouver is offering a range of watershed tours this summer. Coquitlam tours run Thursdays and Saturdays while Capilano tours run Fridays […]

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CBC Musical Nooners Summer 2014

by Rebecca Bollwitt

CBC Musical Nooners are back for the 5th year, providing free lunchtime entertainment outside of the CBC Vancouver broadcast centre on Hamilton Street. Monday to Friday (until August 22nd) you can catch a great variety of some of the best local bands Vancouver has to offer between 12:00pm and 1:00pm. Photo credit: Steve Chou on […]

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Vancouver Canadians Dog Day of Summer

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Photo courtesy of the Vancouver Canadians The Vancouver Canadians continue their annual tradition of inviting your four-legged friend to the ballpark with you on Tuesday, July 22nd as they host Vancouver Canadians Dog Day of Summer presented by Bosley’s by Pet Valu. The Hillsboro Hops will take on the Vancouver Canadians at Nat Bailey Stadium […]

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2014 Global Games Quidditch in Burnaby

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An international quidditch championship, featuring a competitive sport from the wizarding world of the Harry Potter books and movies, will be hosted in Burnaby this Saturday. 7 countries will take part in the tournament, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Mexico, the UK and the USA. Photo credit: John Morgan & Joe on Flickr It’s been […]

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Surrey Night Market

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Surrey Night Market joins the lineup of open-air, summertime markets loaded with local merchants, food vendors, and live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights. Photo © Surrey Leader on Flickr When: Open as of July 5th, until August 30th. Fridays and Saturdays from 6:00pm to 11:00pm. Admission: $2 for adults, children (under the height […]

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Surrey Fusion Festival 2014

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The Surrey Fusion Festival returns for its 7th year at Holland Park, providing two full days of food, family fun, entertainment and free concerts on six stages. Miss604 is very proud to be the Social Media Sponsor of this event again this year (and since its inception in 2008) as it is always a highlight […]

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Red Bull Around the Strait in Vancouver

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Red Bull is known for bringing its out of this world adventures and feats to all corners of the globe and they’ll be hosting another exciting event in Vancouver this weekend. Red Bull Around the Strait will take place on Saturday at Jericho Beach. What: Red Bull Around the Strait (Competitive Sailing Race) Where: Jericho […]

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Pianos on the Street Vancouver, Surrey, New Westminster

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Support Piano, the Pianos on the Street project, returns this summer with 10 pianos placed in open-air locations around the city for all to enjoy until August 23rd. This initiative is “for the public to play with the goal of building bridges throughout the community” and pianos can be found in the following locations: Photo […]

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Free Swing Dancing on Granville

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The Vancouver Swing Society has once again partnered up with Viva Vancouver and the Downtown Vancouver BIA again to bring free swing music and dancing lessons to the streets of downtown Vancouver. Photo credit: Ed Bierman on Flickr Free Swing Dancing on Granville Sunday, July 13, 2014: Van Django (live gypsy jazz music) Sunday, July […]

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Free Outdoor Movies at Canada Place

by Rebecca Bollwitt

CLICK HERE FOR 2015 LISTINGS There is no shortage of free outdoor movies this summer in Vancouver, Surrey, Delta, Tsawwassen, and other communities however on top of Stanley Park’s series at Ceperley Meadow, there is now another downtown option as Scotiabank SCENE presents “Waterfront Cinema” at Canada Place. Free Outdoor Movies at Canada Place On […]

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