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Celebrate Coquitlam 125 at Kaleidoscope

Comments 90 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Celebrate Coquitlam 125 on July 23rd and 24th at Kaleidoscope, a free family festival at Town Centre Park. Enjoy musical performances from Yukon Blonde, Jim Byrnes, Odds, The Boom Booms, Greg Drummond, comedy from Charles Demers and more! Kaleidoscope Where: Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) When: Saturday, July 23, 2016 from 12:00pm to […]

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Friday Pemberton Music Festival Photos

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Camping out under the cover of the comedy tent at Pemberton Music Festival, every performer commented on the weather on Friday, which seemed to change every 5 minutes. One thing they also had in common, was an appreciation for the setting and the very welcoming crowd. Music, comedy, food, sunshine, rain, double rainbow. #PembyFest @Pemberton_Fest […]

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YVR Observation Deck at the Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks

Comments 108 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks are a summertime staple in Vancouver, where you can enjoy the spectacle of the longest running offshore fireworks competition in the world at twilight on the shores of English Bay — along with almost half a million others. This year, the YVR Observation Deck gives families a fun and […]

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Vintage Vancouver Beach Photos

by Alexis

Frisbees, footballs, bikini-clad bodies, blankets, and bicycles parked along the Sea Wall are scenes of summer at Vancouver’s beaches. From Third to Locarno, English Bay to Spanish Banks, the seaside landscape has changed almost as much as the summer fashion trends. Thanks to the City of Vancouver Archives, and my niece who curated this collection, […]

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