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Wild BC Seafood Fest 2010

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The 2nd annual Wild BC Seafood Fest will take place in Steveston (Richmond) August 28th. Photo credit: Tequila Partners on Flickr The festival will celebrate wild BC salmon, sablefish and sardines while offering demos, activities for kids, samples and more. Demonstrations hosted by Kosta Zogaris will feature top chefs Hidekazu Tojo (Owner & Executive Chef, […]

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PNE Parade in English Bay

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The 100th Anniversary PNE Parade will stroll through English Bay August 20th. Starting from Stanley Park and making its way to Sunset Beach, the parade will celebrate the grand opening of the PNE’s 100th year which will take place the following morning. The procession will feature giant balloons (think Macy’s Thanksgiving parade) and more than […]

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Free Outdoor Movie in Vanier Park

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Museum of Vancouver presents MOV-ie in the Park August 23rd at Vanier Park. Eat Drink Man Woman (1994) An aging master chef with three single daughters, elaborate Sunday dinners and sisters with complicated love lives, family dysfunction and food. The event is free to the public so bring a blanket, ride your bike (free […]

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Klahowya Village at Stanley Park

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Aboriginal Tourism BC presents Klahowya Village in Stanley Park until September 12, 2010. Occupying the space around the miniature railway and children’s farmyard, Klahowya Village involves artisans (wood carving, weaving, bark biting), interpretive tours, activities, food, crafts, entertainment, and the Spirit Catcher Train. One of the artisans on site is Todd DeVries who does cedar […]

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Vancouver Chinatown Festival 2010

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The 11th annual Vancouver Chinatown Festival is this coming weekend with cultural dance, music, food, and activities all day Saturday and Sunday. This event will also celebrate the 125th anniversary of Vancouver’s Chinatown, and will be a historic photograph exhibition in honor of this milestone. Special event: StreetFest August 14, 6:00pm to 10:00pm Dancing, music, […]

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