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Winter Wander at Vanier Park

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Winter Wander at Vanier Park combines everything that I love so much about this city: A walk by the seaside, a chance to enjoy some arts and entertainment, and of course some really cool museums! Winter Wander at Vanier Park On Saturday, February 4, 2017 bring your family down to Vanier Park for a […]

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Lunar Fest Vancouver

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Celebrate the upcoming Year of the Rooster at Lunar Fest Vancouver, a free, three-day festival this weekend. Lunar Fest Vancouver Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza (650 Hamilton St, Vancouver) When: January 27th 11:00am to 6:00pm, January 28th & 29th 12:00pm to 6:00pm The festival will have Rooster Winter Games, Lunar Crafts, Vancouver Puppet Theatre, Tung […]

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Add Some Coquitlam Fun to Your Calendar

by Guest Author

Though the rain can be a downer, don’t let the wet stuff put the brakes on your active lifestyle. This is the perfect time of year for exploring new places and trying fresh activities that will test your brain and body. If you’re looking for something new, check out these fun ideas out of Coquitlam […]

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Vancouver Chinese New Year Parade

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The 44th Chinese New Year Parade takes place on Sunday, January 29th. This signature event of Vancouver’s Chinatown will feature lion dances, cultural dance troupes, marching bands, martial arts performances and much more. Vancouver Chinese New Year Parade When: Sunday, January 29th, 2017 11:00am Admission: Open to public, free admission Where: The 1.3-km long route […]

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Rogers Hometown Hockey at Larwill Park

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Bring your family to Larwill Park in Downtown Vancouver this weekend to celebrate hockey in our community with Rogers Hometown Hockey. Canada’s largest touring hockey festival will have live music, games, hockey stars and a viewing party. Rogers Hometown Hockey When: January 14 & 15, 2017 12:00pm to 5:30pm Where: Larwill Park in Vancouver (Bounded […]

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UBC Thunderbirds Winter Classic with Celebrity and Canucks Alumni Game

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Be a part of the crowd for the UBC Thunderbirds’ largest ever hockey game at the 3rd annual UBC Thunderbirds Winter Classic! The men’s team will take on the Manitoba Bisons in front of 5,000 local fans on Friday. Arrive early for a special Canucks Alumni and Hollywood North charity game for the Downtown Eastside […]

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Shred for the Cause at Mt Seymour

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Shred for the Cause at Mt Seymour where ladies pay just $10 for a lift ticket on Mondays from January 23 – March 27, 2017 benefitting the Bloom Group Community Services Society in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

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No Pants SkyTrain Ride 2017

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The annual No Pants SkyTrain Ride is coming up on January 8th presented by Improv Anywhere. Credit: Francis Georgian o/b Improv Anywhere No Pants SkyTrain Ride When: Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 2:30pm (rain or shine) Where: Meet up at the Commercial-Broadway Skytrain Station (South side, by ticket machines). Make sure you have valid fare. […]

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Free Transit New Year’s Eve in Metro Vancouver

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Translink has announced that once again there will be free transit New Year’s Eve in Metro Vancouver. From 5:00pm on December 31, 2016 until 5:00am on January 1, 2017 there will be no charge to ride the entire system and all fare gates will be open.

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