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Khatsahlano Festival on West 4th in Kitsilano 2013

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Khatsahlano Music + Arts Festival will be taking over West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano on Saturday, July 13, 2013. The popular shopping and dining district will be pedestrian-only between Burrard and MacDonald as businesses open their doors to host activities, special deals, and offer samples. Khatsahlano Festival Music Line-Up Spanning 10 blocks, there will […]

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Free Outdoor Movies in Surrey at Holland Park

Comments 4 by Rebecca Bollwitt

There are a number of free outdoor movies in Surrey this summer but Holland Park is the place to be in August as the Downtown Surrey BIA presents Movies Under the Stars in the heart of the city. Having hosted international superstars Mumford and Sons earlier this summer, Holland Park (at King George Blvd and […]

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Klahowya Village at Stanley Park 2013

by Rebecca Bollwitt

This summer a section of Stanley Park has once again been transformed into Klahowya Village featuring the Spirit Catcher Train along the miniature railway. An initiative of the Aboriginal Tourism Association of BC, Klahowya Village is open to visitors to share authentic aboriginal experiences, traditions, and culture. Klahowya Village opened on National Aboriginal Day in […]

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Kitsilano Showboat 2013 Season

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Kitsilano Showboat has begun its 78th season of entertainment in Vancouver that will run through to August 17th. Since 1935 this summer staple has been featuring musical acts, plays, and dancers all near the pool at Kitsilano Beach. Photo credit: kpwerker on Flickr Events are every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 7:00pm to […]

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Take Off Fridays at YVR 2013

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Best Airport in North America is once again hosting free weekly entertainment and activities as Take Off Fridays return to YVR. Take Off Fridays at Vancouver International Airport (“YVR”) run every Friday from July 5th to August 30th, 2013 from 9:00am to 3:00pm both before and after the security areas. Travellers and locals alike […]

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