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Metro Vancouver Garlic Festival

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Sharing Farm’s 8th annual Metro Vancouver Garlic Festival will offer up over 1,000lbs of fresh garlic for sale this Sunday, combined with a celebration of “the stinking rose” that includes workshops and cooking demos. Metro Vancouver Garlic Festival When: Sunday, August 21, 2016 10:00am to 3:00pm Admission: By donation. Free parking available. Where: The […]

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Hike Dog Mountain From Mount Seymour

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Hiking is a part of life in Metro Vancouver, whether it’s a stroll through Stanley Park or a climb up to a spectacular mountain lookout. The Dog Mountain trail from Mount Seymour is rated as an easy hike, a drive up to the parking lot helping with most of the elevation gain, with rewarding views. […]

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Columbia StrEAT Food Truck Fest

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Columbia StrEAT Food Truck Fest, the biggest food truck festival in Canada, hits New Westminster this Saturday. 90 food trucks, from tacos to thai, perogies to poutine, will complement live entertainment, and much more in the heart of Downtown New West. Columbia StrEAT Food Truck Fest Where: Columbia Street in Downtown New Westminster When: Saturday, […]

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Big Yoga for Big Sisters

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Attention local yogis! Gear up for fun, teamwork and a whole lot of stretching all in the name of a good cause, as the Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland is set to launch its inaugural Big Yoga for Big Sisters on September 10, 2016 at Jonathan Rogers Park in Vancouver. Big Yoga for Big […]

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Wines of Chile Tasting Events

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Wines of Chile is hosting two tasting events in Vancouver at the end of the week, showcasing their diverse wine growing region and exceptional selection. Wines of Chile Tasting Events Where: BC Liquor Store (Cambie & 39th Avenue) When: Friday, August 12, 2016 4:00pm to 6:00pm Where: Marquis Wine Cellars (1034 Davie St) When: Saturday, […]

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Vancouver Zombiewalk 2016

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Improv Anywhere presents the annual Vancouver Zombiewalk on September 10th, departing from the Vancouver Art Gallery. This event is fun way to show off your costume skills, and get some exercise with your fellow undead as you lumber your way through Downtown Vancouver. Vancouver Zombiewalk Where: Meet at the Robson side of the Vancouver Art […]

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Mayor’s Summertime Celebration in Port Moody

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Join Port Moody Mayor and Council as they celebrate summer with a family fun BBQ on August 19th. Kids can enjoy a bouncy castle, and there will be face painting, interactive kids games, live music, a hot dog BBQ, and ice cream treats. Mayor’s Summertime Celebration in Port Moody Where: 100 Newport Drive, behind Port […]

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Richmond Maritime Festival

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The 13th annual Richmond Maritime Festival is serving up a salty stew of music, artists and wooden boats this weekend. The free, family festival, presented by Port of Vancouver, attracts more than 40,000 visitors to the Britannia Shipyards on the Steveston waterfront each summer. Richmond Maritime Festival Dates: Saturday, August 6th & Sunday, August 7th […]

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Summer Installation at Metropolis at Metrotown: MIRAGE

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Immerse yourself in a virtual experience this summer with MIRAGE at Metropolis at Metrotown. Launching in June, this exciting visual, audio and digital experience runs until September 5, 2016. MIRAGE has been custom designed for Metropolis at Metrotown using state of the art projection technology and a mirrored ceiling and floor. Summer Installation at Metropolis […]

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