This post has been contributed by the Ben Hill, Communications Volunteer with the Stanley Park Ecology Society (“SPES”). Tackling Invasive Plants in Stanley Park If you’ve visited Stanley Park over the last few weeks you’ll be aware that it’s growing season. Many of the flowering plants are in bloom and new growth is everywhere. Unfortunately […]

It first began 105 years ago and this summer is going to once again kick-off in style at Lynn Valley Days! Hosted by the Lynn Valley Lions Club, this three-day celebration brings together the community through dinner, dancing, a pancake breakfast, parade, and much more. Lynn Valley Days 2017 Gala Dinner & Dance Where: Under […]

The patio chairs have been dusted off, picnic blankets unfurled and the Surrey Canada Day lineup has been released — summer is almost here! Celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday with over 100,000 others at one of the country’s largest Canada Day festivals. Surrey Canada Day Where: Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre in Cloverdale (176 St & 64 […]

What do famed Olympic sprinter Andre De Grasse, teddy bears, Charlotte Diamond and Scottish kilts have in common? These are all sightings you can expect to see in Coquitlam this June! Whether you’re a sports enthusiast, a parent of young kids or a working professional in search of new adventures, get ready, get set… Andre […]

Free outdoor movies are a summertime tradition in Vancouver, set in beautiful locations like Second Beach in Stanley Park. Every Tuesday, from July 4th to August 22nd, you can plan your date night, friends night, and night out watching some of your favourite movies as the sun sets by the ocean. Free Outdoor Movies in […]

The Kitsilano Showboat has begins its 82nd season of free entertainment in Vancouver, running every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from June 19th until August 19th. Since 1935 this summer staple has featured musical acts, plays, and dancers all near the pool at Kitsilano Beach. Kitsilano Showboat From the The Vancouver Concert Band and North […]

Surrey Fusion Festival Lineup: Saturday July 22 & Sunday July 23, 2017 in Surrey’s Holland Park with headliner Nelly Furtado

The 6th annual Surrey Doors Open is a free city-wide event that takes place on June 17th. You can explore 21 venues, connected by trolley stops or on a self-guided tour, and experience Surrey’s rich culture, history, art and architecture. Surrey Doors Open 2017 Where: 21 venues in City Centre, Cloverdale, Newton, South Surrey When: […]

The best way to explore a city’s history is to go for a walk. Lucky for me, when I was on assignment with FestivalSeekers in Nanaimo, I had two amazing guides. The first was Chris Sholberg, the city’s Culture and Heritage Planner, and the second was Brian McFadden, Vice President of the Vancouver Island Military […]

Make your way to the Coquitlam neighbourhood of Austin Heights on June 10th for the annual Daisy Day festival! Daisy Day at Austin Heights When: Saturday, June 10, 2017 9:00am to 3:00pm Where: 1000 Austin Ave, Coquitlam (Austin Ave at Le Bleu, next to Rona) This free family-friendly event at kicks off with a free […]