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AboveUSA at FlyOver Canada

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Our neighbours to the south have some amazing landscapes and you can experience it, virtually, thanks to FlyOver Canada‘s latest attraction, AboveUSA. For a limited time only, guests can experience AboveUSA and FlyOver Canada back to back at Canada Place. AboveUSA at FlyOver Canada On now until November 30th, and running daily form 10:00am to […]

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SPES Saturday: Nature Ninjas Urban Camping

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This post has been contributed by Kathleen Stormont, Fundraising & Communications Specialist with the Stanley Park Ecology Society (“SPES”). I have been following SPES since I moved into the West End almost a decade ago and I have been a member for two years. I wanted to offer the team an opportunity to share their […]

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Surrey Tree Lighting Festival

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The City of Surrey always hosts fantastic seasonal festivals and the next one on the calendar is the Surrey Tree Lighting Festival on Saturday, November 22nd. Moving this year from the Central City Plaza over to the new City Hall Plaza across the street, the event will have a full lineup of activities and performers […]

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November Events in Metro Vancouver

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Leaves disappear from branches, lapels sport poppies, and we cruise into the holiday season with returning festivals and craft markets around the region. This November I invite readers to join me in celebrating 10 years of Miss604 at my anniversary party on November 13th. Two days later, I encourage everyone to vote on Election Day […]

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Triple O’s and KidSport Team Up for BC Kids

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Photo: Triple O’s on Facebook This fall you can support KidSport, getting children active in organized sports, when you visit participating Triple O’s locations. Until October 24th, donations made at any of the 32 participating Triple O’s locations will support registration fees for children in BC. KidSport BC is Triple O’s charity of choice and […]

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Free Movie Day in Vancouver

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Cineplex is hosting a select Free Movie Day (aka Cineplex Community Day) in participating theatres across the country, benefitting Free The Children, which is the awesome non-profit that has brought us events like We Day. We Day has hosted 278,000 youth at events in cities across North America and in the UK and as a […]

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Canada’s Women’s National Soccer Team vs Japan

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Canada’s Women’s National Soccer Team’s next high profile International Friendly is Tuesday, October 28th as they host reigning world champions Japan at BC Place. This will be the first time the two teams meet since the 2012 London Olympic Football Tournament group stage and Japan is one of the five nations already qualified for the […]

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FlyOver Canada for Halloween

by Rebecca Bollwitt

FlyOver Canada, a fantastic flight simulation ride for all ages at Canada Place is hosting a Halloween-themed experience again this year, adding some spine-tingling entertainment to its popular, must-see attraction for Halloween. Broomelda, the headmistress of the Haunted Witch Academy, will take aspiring witches and ghouls through a spooktacular adventure to test their bravery and […]

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Fort Langley Cranberry Festival

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The highly-anticipated Fort Langley Cranberry Festival is coming up on Saturday, October 11, 2014 from 10:00am to 4:00pm in the heart of the Village of Fort Langley. Presented by the Fort Langley BIA, this free festival will have a pancake breakfast, food trucks, entertainment, kids’ play areas, unique vendors, participation from local shops and studios, […]

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October Events in Metro Vancouver 2014

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Click Here for 2015 October is one of the busiest months in Vancouver thanks to fundraising galas, Halloween, haunted tours, and cultural festivals. A few long-running events this month include: Diwali Fest, the Zombie Syndrome, the Lost Souls of Gastown Tour, the Chinatown Haunted House, Stanley Park Ecology Society’s Creatures of the Night, and the […]

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