Vancouver Canadians Baseball Only at the Nat

Archive for the category "seasonal"

Circle Craft Christmas Market 2012

Comments 78 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The popular Circle Craft Christmas Market returns November 7th to 11th this year, showcasing local artisans, crafters, designers, and DIY ideas for the holiday season. Products on display at the exhibitor booths include children’s clothing, candles and soaps, clay, dolls and toys, fibre, fashion jewelry, home decor, leather, metal, wood, visual arts and much more. […]

Continue reading this post

Vancouver Christmas Market 2012

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Vancouver Christmas Market will be returning to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza on November 24th. Now in its third year, the German-style market showcases traditional crafts, food, and entertainment. Smell the authentic aromas of Gluehwein (mulled wine) and pine trees perfuming the air. Taste specialty foods including German Bratwurst, Swiss Raclette, Brataepfel (stuffed baked […]

Continue reading this post

VanDusen Botanical Garden for Fall

Comments 107 by Rebecca Bollwitt

VanDusen Botanical Garden is celebrating the first anniversary of its award-winning Visitor Centre that is self-sufficient, carbon neutral, and has LEED Platinum certification. The Visitor Centre has meeting space, the garden’s gift shop, and Truffles Cafe. It’s your first stop on your self-guided tour of the 55 acre garden that has over 50 points of […]

Continue reading this post

Halloween SkyTrain Party 2012

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

SkyTrain dance parties in Vancouver have been around since before flash mobs were a ‘thing’ and the 2012 Halloween SkyTrain Party is happening next Friday October 26th. Meet in the Waterfront Station Concourse at 7:45pm Depart Waterfront from the Canada Line platform at 8:00pm (follow the conductor) Have the ride of your life! Party ends […]

Continue reading this post

Halloween Events at Fort Langley 2012

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Being one of the most historic places around, Fort Langley is serving up Halloween festivities in style. There are two main events this season at the Birthplace of BC: Family Fright at the Fort and Grave Tales. Photo credit: Jug Jones on Flickr Family Fright at the Fort Fort Langley is hosting Family Fright at […]

Continue reading this post

Fright Nights at Playland 2012

Comments 114 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Vancouver’s favourite amusement park turns out the lights and turns up the horror as Fright Nights return to Playland this month. Photo credit: John Biehler on Flickr Running from October 17th to 31st Fright Nights will have a new haunted house this year called “Fear” to go along with Car-n-Evil, Hollywood Horrors, Asylum, Darkness and […]

Continue reading this post

Fall and Winter Farmers Markets in Vancouver 2012

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Thanksgiving is here and leaves are falling but farmers markets are still open this season with a few more opening up this winter. Here’s your seasonal list of farmers markets around Vancouver thanks to EatLocal & Edible Vancouver: Photo credit: DTBの写真撮影 on Flickr Trout Lake Farmers Market Location: North Parking Lot of John Hendry Park […]

Continue reading this post

10 Parks for Fall Colours Around Metro Vancouver

Comments 7 by Rebecca Bollwitt

I have experienced the changing leaves in New England first hand, as the countryside puffed up under a colourful patchwork quilt of foliage, but still nothing compares to autumn on the West Coast. Crisp marine air tickles your nose with a hint of sea salt as chestnuts tumble and evergreens collect scattered crumbles of fallen […]

Continue reading this post

Haunted Vancouver Garden: Judge Dee and the Chinese Garden Murders

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

There are haunted houses, tours, and theatrical zombie events in Vancouver this season and the interactive experience at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is sure to add to the terror. Judge Dee and the Chinese Garden Murders is billed as a “haunted house like no other in the heart of Vancouver’s Chinatown”. In […]

Continue reading this post