Robson and Granville on May 4, 1969
Photographer: Ernie H. Reksten
Archives: #2010-006.097
This image made available by the City of Vancouver Archives. Click here for the large version, to spot stores like House of Christmas, Manly Hat Shop, and Ladies City.
This intersection sure has changed over the years. In the 1970s it became home to Eaton’s at Pacific Centre, followed by Sears. This fall Nordstrom moved in and changed the landscape once again.
Up in the crisp North Shore mountain air, with the aroma of evergreens and a rushing river below, the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is lit up with thousands upon thousands of twinkling lights for the 10th year of Canyon Lights. Featuring the world’s tallest living Christmas tree — a 250 year old Douglas-fir at 153 feet tall and still growing! — Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge offers a festive experience for families from near and far.
The entire Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, including the Cliffwalk and the Treetops Adventure, will sparkle amongst the trees. Warm up in the comfort of the new Winter Pavilion with a cup of hot chocolate and a gingerbread cookie, do a scavenger hunt around the historic park, and sing along with carollers.
Partial proceeds from Canyon Lights ticket sales will be donated to the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund for fire and burn education in BC schools. To date, Canyon Lights has raised over $192,000 for this worthy program. In addition, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park will continue hosting 12 community nights for local charities.
Canyon Lights is now in its 10th year and for the 7th year, I have an awesome prize package up for grabs (valued at $200) that includes:
Here’s how you can enter to win:
I will draw one winner at 9:00am on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is located at 3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver. Follow on Twitter and Facebook for more information about Canyon Lights and year-round activities.
Update The winner is @PawsandTailsPix
The 6th annual Vancouver Christmas Market is on now until Christmas Eve at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza in Downtown Vancouver. This slice of European holiday cheer hosts 50 unique vendors and a variety of themed activities.
Take a spin on Vancouver’s only Christmas Carousel, enjoy some glühwein and schnitzel, and shop for holiday treats, gifts, and decorations. There is also a full schedule of live entertainment.
Being in the open air, with the warm aromas of baked goods and European fare, shopping for gifts and browsing hundreds of unique ornaments are all reasons why I love visiting the market each year.
The Vancouver Christmas Market, located at 650 Hamilton St, will be open daily from 11:00am to 9:00pm, and until 6:00pm on Christmas Eve, December 24th. Admission is $8 for adults (13+), Seniors (60+) receive $1 off admission, youth (7-12) are $4 and children (0-6) are free anytime.
Carousel rides are $3 per ticket; $10 per package of 5 tickets. Purchase your tickets online and receive a receive a free Season Pass plus Express Lane access. You can also turn any Entry Pass into a Season Pass at the gate for an additional $1.00.
If you would like to check out the market, I have a pair of gate tickets to give away (good for any day of the market). Here’s how you can enter to win:
Follow the Vancouver Christmas Market on Twitter and Facebook for more special event information. I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Monday, December 7, 2015.
Update The winner is Stephanie!
Our local weekly papers have some excellent readers’ choice awards which can be referenced throughout the year if you’re looking for the Best Spa, Best Car Dealership, Best Brunch, or Best Take-Out. There’s the Straight’s Best of Vancouver, Westender’s Best of the City, the dining issues of each, and also the Surrey Leader Readers’ Choice Awards, the results of which were published in November.
This is the 5th annual Surrey Leader Readers’ Choice Awards and it’s a great reference for where to go, what to see, where to eat, and to get to know the people who make the city great. Some of the results this year are:
Most wonderful Surreyite
Most wonderful North Deltan
Best business person
Most seen around town
Most trustworthy politician
Best use of taxpayers’ money
Outdoor activity in good weather
Outdoor activity in bad weather
Place to take a tourist
Place to take your kids
Place to take your parents
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Neighbourhood
Park
Festival
Education facility
Book store
Burgers
Coffee Shop
Fine Dining
Fish ’n chips
Place to meet new people
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I was very excited to see that three events that Miss604 sponsors are favourites in the city: Fusion Festival, Movies Under the Stars, and Surrey Tree Lighting Festival. View the full results online and follow the Surrey/North Delta Leader on Facebook and Twitter for more information.
The Downtown Vancouver Christmas tree lighting will happen December 4th at Jack Poole Plaza, with an event presented by Amacon and benefitting the Vancouver International Children’s Festival.
Where: Jack Poole Plaza, Vancouver Convention Centre
When: Friday, December 4, 2015 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Cost: Free
Returning for the 9th year, the ceremony will light four holiday trees for the season, including a 50 foot tree, and have live entertainment, Santa visits, food trucks, free cookies and hot chocolate.
At the event you can donate to the Vancouver International Children’s Festival and its programs that support the Good Neighbour Program, Adopt a Class and the Hospital Outreach Program. Buy a bulb to help them bring deserving kids to the next Children’s Festival. Follow the event on Facebook and Twitter for more information.
