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Happy Canada Day from Surrey 2012

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Surrey Canada Day is in full swing at the Cloverdale Millenium Amphitheatre, just off 176th and 64th Avenue in Surrey. The smell of mini donuts fills the air as children get their faces painted, mascots roam the grounds, families enjoy picnic take-out lunches, and costumed storytellers charm walk-up audiences. The event kicked off around 10:30am […]

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July Events in Metro Vancouver 2012

Comments 4 by Rebecca Bollwitt

We didn’t see much sunshine in June but there have been a few glorious days so far this summer. I’m still fixated on the belief that the rain leads to even greener grass and floral blooms on those sparkling sunny days. Whether you’re staying around town or heading up the Sea to Sky, I have […]

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Canada Day at Canada Place 2012: Special Features

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Canada Place is hosting one of the nation’s biggest birthday bashes this Sunday, spanning from the iconic sails of Convention Centre East to the grassy fields of Harbour Green Park. Photo credit: John Biehler on Flickr There will be dozens of free activities and entertainment to enjoy but here are some of new additions and […]

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Free Dancing at Robson Square 2012

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

On a warm summer night out downtown, amidst blaming sirens, buskers’ beats, and the chatter of crowds on Robson, you will hear music in the distance. It will emanate from the domes that cover Robson Square and curious, you will follow your ears to the source. Aromas of hot dog carts and tantalizing food trucks […]

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Surrey Free Outdoor Movies 2012: Holland Park

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Free outdoor movies return to Holland Park in Surrey this August with free nights of family films every Saturday. Movies Under the Stars features activities and entertainment from 5:00pm with the feature movie beginning at dusk. Saturday, August 4, 2012: Toy Story 3 Saturday, August 11, 2012: The Muppets Saturday, August 18, 2012: Despicable Me […]

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VIVA Vancouver 2012

by Rebecca Bollwitt

VIVA Vancouver returns this summer as Robson Square and Granville Street transform into pedestrian paradises. Community events, performances, and unique attractions will occupy these busy downtown corridors (and more) from June 23rd until September 3rd. Dining Alfresco in Robson Square 2011 – Photo credit: Maurice Li & Maurice Li. Granville will be closed to traffic […]

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Greek Day on Broadway 2012

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Greek Day on West Broadway is an official sign of summer and it’s coming up this Sunday. Spanning from Blenheim to MacDonald, the road will be closed to traffic as pedestrian festival-goers enjoy performances on two stages, a family picnic area, Boutari Wines cooking demos, exhibitors like the Vancouver Aquarium and Power Smart, and of […]

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Free Outdoor Movies Stanley Park 2012

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Free outdoor movies are returning to Stanley Park’s Ceperley Meadow this summer thanks to Fresh Air Cinama. Not much can top ending your day out around the water or under the forest canopy like a free film in the meadow at sunset. Photo credit: rbrtwhite on Flickr – Submitted to the Miss604 Flickr Pool. If […]

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Velopalooza 2012

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Vancouver’s ultimate bike festival, Velopalooza, is on for the next two weeks with a packed schedule of over 125 events. Photo credit: {e u g e n e} on Flickr – Submitted to the Miss604 Flickr Pool. Every morning begins with what they’re calling “Morning Mass” — a sunrise bike ride starting out from Devonian […]

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