Surrey Women’s Centre will be collecting diaper donations from August 1-18th, benefitting under-privileged mothers who have a difficult time providing for their families. Surrey Women’s Centre Diaper Campaign Being a mom is hard enough. Let’s help make it easier. Chantal, a young single mom, can’t always afford diapers for her daughter Skye – and she […]

Enjoy music, storytellers, dancers, drummers and more at the 14th annual Richmond Maritime Festival happening August 12 & 13 at Britannia Shipyards. Celebrate Richmond’s historical connection with the sea at this free family event at a National Heritage Site. Richmond Maritime Festival Where: Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site in Steveston (5180 Westwater Dr) When: Saturday, […]

Host city of the 1954 British Commonwealth Games, Vancouver will welcome the Queen’s Baton Relay with a full day of events on August 1, 2017 as it makes its way to Australia for the next Games in 2018. Queen’s Baton Relay and Block Party The Queen’s Baton Relay is a Commonwealth Games tradition that connects […]

Saluting Shark Week, the Vancouver Aquarium is inviting visitors to get up close with these fierce yet fascinating animals with a Shark Week Giveaway from Saturday, July 22 to Sunday, July 30 and a chance to experience an exclusive feeding with sharks or stingrays (‘flattened’ shark cousins). Perfect for those intrigued by sharks and stingrays, […]

There’s fun beyond the beaches and picnic areas in Stanley Park this summer as the Stanley Park Urban Forest Train rides the miniature railway until September 4th. The Urban Forest Train is a 12 minute narrated journey that introduces visitors to the history, flora, and fauna of the park. Stanley Park Urban Forest Train When: […]