Vancouver’s own USL team, Whitecaps FC 2, returns to UBC and in Langley for their 2017 season. Their matches are fun excursions for any fan or family, with future stars battling it out on the pitch while fans enjoy a festival atmosphere in the stands. Theme days this year include the popular Bark at the […]

This Spring Break at the Richmond Olympic Experience (The Rox), kids 6-12 get in FREE with the purchase of an adult ticket, between March 11 and March 26, 2017! Spring Break at the Richmond Olympic Experience The Rox is the most interactive sports attraction in North America, hosting a highly interactive and dynamic visitor experience […]

This post has been contributed by Greg Hart, Urban Wildlife Programs Coordinator with the Stanley Park Ecology Society. Herons of Stanley Park For almost 100 years, herons have called Stanley Park “home”. The earliest known record of these magnificent birds dates back to a 1921 photo by Leonard Frank of a colony near Brockton Point. […]

The 28th annual Festival du Bois returns to Mackin Park this weekend. This festival features some of the best music around from Quebec and from other parts of the world, big heated tents, thousands of happy festival-goers, great traditional food, and family-focused entertainment. Festival du Bois Rooted in the French-Canadian community and heritage of the […]

Spring break and cherry blossoms are just around the corner as we sail into March. Around town, there’s plenty to do from the Fraser Valley to the Sea to Sky, including several shows on stage. This list is updated often so send in your event listing anytime – for free – and check back often […]

Visit the Gulf of Georgia Cannery this spring break for some family fun. This National Historic Site commemorates the fishing and canning industry off Canada’s Pacific Coast through exhibits, activities, films, and events. Spring Break at the Cannery March 13 – March 24, 2017 During Spring Break, kids 6-11 years can pick up a Parks […]

From fishing at Lafarge Lake to shopping at Coquitlam Centre or running in Mundy Park, Coquitlam boasts all the amenities of a big city, while nestled on the edge of nature. Don’t know where to start? Coquitlam has just released its 48-page Travel & Experience Guide offering the hottest event info and insider tips. Here […]

In celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation, the City of Surrey is set to be the City of Festivals this year. To honour this historic birthday, Surrey will be proudly showcasing national and civic pride with premier concerts, festivals and community events all throughout the city. Surrey Canada 150 Celebrations Canada 150 celebrations are […]

Granville Island presents the 12th Winterruption Festival from February 17-19, 2017. This mid-winter celebration of Vancouver culture and arts features live music, theatre, dance and street performance plus art, film, crafts, family activities and, of course, great food! Winterruption Festival on Granville Island Stay warm and dry, and join the fun at The Forge (1596 […]

The Variety Challenger Baseball Field in Vancouver really is a Field of Dreams — and I’ve been to the actual Field of Dreams movie site in Dyersville, Iowa! The first of its kind in Western Canada, it was the brainchild of the Vancouver Canadians who, with help from the Vancouver Park Board, the Jays Care […]