It’s that time of year! Tulips and daffodils, chocolates and hot cross buns, and a lot of family fun at community events. There’s a big list of activities around the region this long weekend but I’ve picked out 10 Easter Egg Hunts in Metro Vancouver to give you a head start on planning: 1. Easter […]

This post has been contributed by the Stanley Park Ecology Society, and edited by Edited by Kathleen Stormont, SPES Communications Specialist. The Biggest Trees in Stanley Park Many of our province’s biggest trees are found right in Stanley Park, just a walk from downtown Vancouver! 150 years ago the Lower Mainland would have been covered […]

Located on the edge of nature, it’s no surprise that Coquitlam is prime for mountain biking. Burke Mountain and Eagle Mountain are on our doorstep, offering a variety of trails and a West Coast style of riding: think tree roots, rocks and hand-built wooden features. 5 Reasons to Try Biking in Coquitlam Whether you’re an […]

BC’s largest Earth Day celebration, Party for the Planet, returns to the Surrey City Hall Plaza on April 22nd. This year’s festival headliner is JUNO nominated artist Shawn Hook. Surrey Party for the Planet Where: The Plaza at City Hall (13450 104th Avenue, Surrey) Admission This is a free event. No tickets are required! When: […]

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The 6th Annual CAN Family Festival at Jack Poole Plaza is coming up on April 9th. The day’s festivities will kick off with a fundraising walk and the lighting of the cauldron to commemorate April as Autism Awareness Month. CAN Family Festival Where: Jack Poole Plaza, Downtown Vancouver When: Sunday, April 9, 2017 10:30am to […]

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Outsiders, author S.E. Hinton will be making an appearance in Vancouver on April 1st thanks to Kidsbooks. S.E. Hinton is Coming to Vancouver Where: West Point Grey United Church (4595 West 8th, Vancouver) When: Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 3:00pm Tickets: FREE event! Arrive early to secure your seat […]

Kids get free admission throughout the month of March! Take advantage of up to two free child admissions with the purchase of a regular price adult, senior, or youth admission at VanDusen Garden or Bloedel Conservatory. Spring Break at VanDusen Botanical Garden Be inspired by VanDusen Botanical Garden’s 22 hectares of elegant landscapes with plant […]

There’s two times the tulip festival fun in the Fraser Valley this spring, with the return of the legendary Tulips of the Valley Festival and a well-deserved encore for the Abbotsford Tulip Festival. Tulips of the Valley Festival, Chilliwack Tentative Opening Date: April 18 to April 30, 2017 Where: 41310 Yale Rd, Chilliwack Tickets: Coming […]

Vancouver’s own USL team, Whitecaps FC 2, returns to UBC and in Langley for their 2017 season. Their matches are fun excursions for any fan or family, with future stars battling it out on the pitch while fans enjoy a festival atmosphere in the stands. Theme days this year include the popular Bark at the […]