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Greek Day Vancouver 2011 & Greek Heritage Month

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June is Greek Heritage Month in Vancouver which includes the always uplifting (and delicious) Greek Day festival on West Broadway in Kitsilano. Photo credit: Magalie L’Abbé on Flickr Sunday, June 26, 2011 from 11:00am to 9:00pm The 21st annual Greek Day on Broadway Free, family-oriented street festival on West Broadway from McDonald to Blenheim Photo […]

Archives Photos of the Day: Hockey

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

It’s no secret that hockey fever is alive and well in Vancouver… and it’s June. While it’s an unfamiliar feeling, it’s something this city’s been waiting for since Cyclone Taylor won the cup at the Denman Arena back in 1915. While browsing the Vancouver Archives’ blog, Authenticity, I noticed their latest post features hockey history […]

Cliffwalk at Capilano Suspension Bridge

Comments 168 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Capilano Suspension Bridge, one of the region’s most popular tourist destinations, has just added a new attraction to compliment the treetop adventure and of course, the bridge. Jutting out from the granite hillside, Cliffwalk is high, narrow, and in some sections made of glass, in order to give visitors an unbelievably unique view of the […]

Velopalooza & Wheels of Change Documentary

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June is bike month in Vancouver and as a result the Velopalooza festival is hosting weeks of events and themed bike rides around the city. Cadbury’s Bicycle Factory campaign and I will be hosting an event tomorrow night that will feature a screening of the documentary “Wheels of Change”. What A documentary about the difference […]

June Events in Vancouver 2011

Comments 8 by Rebecca Bollwitt

For the first time ever I am proud to say that June is all about the Canucks. Our beloved team has made it to the Stanley Cup Finals and although events around the region have been re-scheduled to make room for game nights, there’s still plenty going on in-between match up with the Bruins (and […]