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Synchronicity Festival in Gibsons

by Rebecca Bollwitt

This summer I have the enviable task of sharing adventures and writing about some of the Sunshine Coast’s many festivals through a partnership with FestivalSeekers. Once I’ve published my story for them, I’ll be posting an accompanying photo collage on Miss604. Follow all of these stories through my Sunshine Coast tag. Synchronicity Festival in Gibsons […]

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Stanley Park Summer Day Camps for Kids

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Stanley Park Ecology Society (“SPES”) is piloting Summer Day Camps for 7 to 9 year olds this July and August in Stanley Park. Stanley Park Summer Day Camps for Kids The Day Camps will run Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm, rain or shine, and will also offer Camp Care from 4:30pm to […]

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10 Father’s Day Events in Vancouver

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For Father’s Day in Vancouver there are fewer brunches and teas like Mother’s Day, but there are still of activities and events around the city that the whole family can enjoy. 10 Father’s Day Events in Vancouver 10. No Driving at Car Free Day on Commercial Drive, around Kitsilano, and on Main Street. 9. Playing […]

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Strike Out Heart Disease Celebrity Game at Nat Bailey

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Vancouver Canadians have invited local media personalities (myself included) to step up to the plate at Nat Bailey Stadium on June 24th for the annual Strike Out Heart Disease Celebrity Softball Game. We’ll play in a six-inning ball game at this historic stadium in support of the St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation. I’d like to […]

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National Aboriginal Day in Vancouver

by Rebecca Bollwitt

National Aboriginal Day is being celebrated at Canada Place on Saturday, June 20, 2015 with the North Point hosting music, dance, and stories from 11:00am to 5:00pm. National Aboriginal Day in Vancouver The event will provide opportunities for guest of all ages to engage with and learn more about Aboriginal culture and will feature a […]

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Kitsilano Showboat Summer 2015

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Kitsilano Showboat has begins its 80th season of free entertainment in Vancouver, running every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from June 22nd until August 15th. Since 1935 this summer staple has featured musical acts, plays, and dancers all near the pool at Kitsilano Beach. Kitsilano Showboat Summer 2015 Photo credit: kpwerker on Flickr Flamenco, […]

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Win a Sea to Sky Gondola Summer Solstice Experience

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Ring in a new season surrounded by mountains and overlooking beautiful Howe Sound as the Sea to Sky Gondola hosts its second annual Summer Solstice Celebration. Photo credit: Ann Hung on Flickr On Friday, June 19th the gondola is kicking off its weekend Sunset Music Series with they’ve put together an impressive music lineup featuring […]

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Bark at the Bird: Bring Your Dog to a Whitecaps FC 2 Match

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Bring your four-legged friend to the Whitecaps FC 2 match this Sunday as our USL team hosts Bark at the Bird, at UBC’s Thunderbird Stadium. Bark at the Bird Whitecaps FC 2 will face off against LA Galaxy 2 on Sunday, June 14th and those wishing to bring their dogs to the match can do […]

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Harrison Hot Springs Resort Father’s Day Contest

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Harrison Hot Springs Resort is a popular getaway destination within a short drive from Vancouver and they’re offering up some great deals on packages this season. Not only do the packages include your stay at the resort, with the world famous hot springs pools, they bundle up adventures with the lake’s water park, river rafting, […]

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Free Public Tours of TRIUMF

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Worthy of a road trip for the Big Bang Theory characters, Canada’s national laboratory for particle and nuclear physics research, is located right here at UBC. TRIUMF is one of the world’s leading subatomic physics laboratories and it collaborates with other facilities around the world, including CERN in Switzerland. They are also home to the […]

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