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Vancouver Farmers Markets Berry Festival

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Berries have to be near the top of any “eat local” enthusiast’s list in Metro Vancouver with our abundance and proximity to blueberry, strawberry, blackberry, and raspberry growers. To celebrate this bounty, Vancouver Farmers Markets are hosting the 2013 Berry Festival at the Main Street Market on Wednesday. What: Vancouver Farmers Markets Berry Festival When: […]

Free Outdoor Movies in Surrey at Holland Park

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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 […]

Klahowya Village at Stanley Park 2013

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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 […]

Inspirational Latin Awards in Vancouver

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The Inspirational Latin Awards are being held on Thursday, July 4th as a part of Latincouver’s Carnaval del Sol and Latin American Week in Vancouver. Connecting the Latin community in Vancouver, the awards gala will recognize distinguished members of the Latin American community for their outstanding achievements and contributions in shaping BC’s economy and cultural […]

Latincouver Presents Carnaval del Sol 2013

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This week Latincouver presents the Latin American Carnaval Week featuring Carnaval del Sol, Vancouver’s Latin American celebration of arts and culture. It kicked off last night with a themed float in the Canada Day parade and we’re in store for much more in the coming days. Hundreds of volunteers will welcome an expected 100,000 people […]