Back to school, cooler weather, and trading in your flip flops for some comfy flats (or even some gumboots). Most summer vacations are coming to an end in Vancouver and while the city always offers great attractions and activities, there are a few that will only be available for a limited time.
Ending September 7th, check out Sea Monsters Revealed at the Vancouver Aquarium. This has been a wildly popular exhibition that takes a look inside sea creatures, from the everyday to the outrageous — like a two horned Narwhal!
Theatre Under the Stars
Last chance to watch Oliver! and Hairspray. These entertaining musicals will end their run at Malkin Bowl on August 29th as Theatre Under the Stars closes for the season.
Salsa Dancing at Robson Square
Free Sunday salsa dancing (with lessons) ends on Sunday, August 30th. Learn some moves and put them to use with some great music and atmosphere under the cover of Robson Square.
Honourable Mentions: Of course I can’t talk about the end of summer without mentioning The Fair at the PNE and its concert series. There’s also the Queen Elizabeth Park zipline but it will be open through September. Finally, we’re lucky to have beautiful beaches at every time of year, spending the day on the sand with friends and family, playing in the crashing surf, but nothing beats a warm summer night and a fiery sunset from the shore. Check out my picks for the best sunset beaches in Metro Vancouver.
Date: Saturday, September 19th Location: Cloverdale Recreation Centre (6188 – 176th Street, Surrey) Event Times: 1:00pm – 7:00pm Youth Dance: 8:00pm – 11:00pm (13-18 years, ID required)
To register call 604-501-5100 using code TTR#4425173. Free Youth Fest Shuttles will provide a safe ride to and from the event from Recreation Centres all over Surrey.
Mainstage Band Lineup
1:40pm – 2:00pm Curtis Heimburger
2:10pm – 2:30pm Occasionally Dropped
2:40pm – 3:00pm Switch to Black
3:10pm – 3:30pm The Known Radicals
3:40pm – 4:00pm Ministry of Misfits
4:10pm – 4:30pm She Dreams in Colour
4:40pm – 5:00pm Sierra Pilcher
5:10pm – 5:30pm Kandy Kings
5:40pm – 6:00pm New Spirit
6:10pm – 6:30pm Ava Carich
6:40pm – 7:00pm Josh Bogert
Musicians: Want to sharpen your skills before Youth Fest? Take part in a Band-Aid Workshop September 12, 2015 at the Surrey Arts Centre (13750 88 Ave). To find out about performing at Youth Fest next year or to sign up for Band-Aid contact [email protected] or call 604-591-4793.
Activities Schedule
2:00pm – 5:00pm Henna Artist
2:00pm – 5:00pm Airbrush Tattoos
4:00pm – 7:00pm Caricature Artist
8:00pm – 11:00pm Youth Dance (13-18 years, ID required)
Other Activities include: Breakdance battle, Hip Hop Showcase, skateboard, BMX & scooter demos (Cloverdale Youth park), sumo wrestling, euro bungee, rock climbing wall, photobooth, DJ Deth Klown, giveaways, youth focused resource tables, and more.
Resources: Volunteering, Free Shuttle Schedule. Follow Surrey Youth Fest on Facebook and Twitter for more information. To register call 604-501-5100 using code TTR#4425173.
Miss604 is a proud Media Sponsor of Surrey Youth Fest
Vancouverites love a good hike, whether it’s the Grouse Grind after work, Quarry Rock with friends on a sunny Friday afternoon, or a weekend trek up St Mark’s Summit. The views are often reward enough but there are some awe-inspiring waterfalls tucked away in the forests of our local hills that will also satisfy any hiker’s appetite for splendour.
7 Local Waterfall Hikes Around Vancouver
There are some great resources out there for hiking around Metro Vancouver, like Vancouver Tails and Outdoor Vancouver, from which I have sourced some of this information, and other links are provided below where applicable:
Norvan Falls, North Vancouver
About This Hike
Rating: Moderate
Distance: 14km
Time Needed: 5 Hours
Twin Falls, Lynn Canyon
About This Hike
Rating: Easy, just a short walk from the Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge
Alternative: Baden Powell Trail from Deep Cove to Lynn Canyon
Rating: Intermediate
Distance: 12km (one-way)
Time Needed: 5 hours
Cypress Falls, West Vancouver
About This Hike
Rating: Easy
Distance: 3km (round-trip)
Time Needed: 1.5 hours
Cascade Falls, Mission
About This Hike
Rating: Easy
Distance: 0.75km (round-trip)
Time Needed: 0.5 hours
Bridal Veil Falls, Chilliwack
About This Hike
Rating: Easy
Distance: 0.8km (round-trip)
Time Needed: 0.25 hours
Upper Shannon Falls, Squamish
About This Hike
Rating: Moderate
Distance: 7 km
Time Needed: 4 Hours
Brandywine Falls, Whistler
About This Hike
Rating: Easy
Distance: 1km (round-trip)
Time: 0.5 hours
For each of these hikes, click on the links provided to find more information about elevation gains and the best times of year to plan your visit. Always be prepared for the elements and let someone know where and when you are planning to do your hike. Stay within boundaries, on trails, be safe out there and have fun!
Join Central City in celebrating the harvest of the season in their new Downtown Vancouver restaurant location on September 1st as they host The Great Pumpkin Party. This dinner event will be the official launch of Central City’s newest beer: Patrick O’ Pumpkin. This barrel-aged imperial pumpkin ale is a full-bodied, spiced pumpkin ale that’s been aged in bourbon barrels, producing a rich and flavourful beer. Back by popular demand, the Red Racer Spiced Pumpkin Ale will also return for the season on the same night.
The Great Pumpkin Party at Central City
Where: Central City on Beatty Street (871 Beatty St, Vancouver) When: Tuesday, September 1st, 2015 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm Tickets: Available online now for $30. Admission includes 3 drink tickets, entree & dessert, and harvest-themed costume prizes – come dressed in your best harvest get-up, and be ready to welcome Patrick O’Pumpkin into the Central City lineup.
Win Tickets to The Great Pumpkin Party
I have 4 pairs of tickets to give away to The Great Pumpkin Party at the new Central City location on Beatty Street. Here’s how you can enter to win:
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Follow Central City on Twitter and Facebook for more information. Must be 19+. Please enjoy responsibly. I will draw four winners at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Wednesday, August 26, 2015.
Update The winner are Glen, Michael, @johnjschaub @SamanthaRahnGC!
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by Rebecca BollwittDisclosure: Sponsored Post — This post is sponsored by Translink and Translink's I Love Transit Week Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.
Translink is offering up two FREE day-long Transit Camp experiences for children and adults this September.
I Love Transit Camp (Kids) September 1st, 2015
I Love Transit Camp for kids is an opportunity for kids between the ages of eight and 12 to visit TransLink operating companies’ facilities to learn about how transit works and have some fun at the same time.
The day will start around 9:00am at Edmonds Station, and the group will head to SkyTrain Operations and Maintenance Centre (OMC). While there, they will visit where the SkyTrain is maintained and cleaned as well as the SkyTrain Control. Kids will get a chance to use the SkyTrain simulator, ask questions of SkyTrain staff and even take a trip on a train around the OMC testing track. There will be a lunch break before saying goodbye to OMC.
Next, campers will hop back on SkyTrain and head for Gilmore Station. Once there, they’ll take a ride on a bus and get a behind-the-scenes tour of Burnaby Transit Centre. They’ll see the fleet overhaul and where they fix and update almost everything on a bus, including the painting of buses and reupholstering of seats. You will also get a tour of the bus yard with articulated and 40-foot buses.
Afterwards, campers will get to have fun on a 40-foot bus and talk to a bus operator instructor about what it’s like to drive a bus. The group will get back on a bus that will drop everyone off at Gilmore Station. The day should wrap up around four o’clock and will also include a visit with Transit Police.
How to take part
Due to safety concerns for both OMC and BTC, Translink is only able to take a maximum of 20 people on the camp. That means 10 kids (ages 8-12) and their guardians will be able to participate in the camp. If you’d like to participate, Translink would like kids to tell them (in 50 words or less) what they love about transit. You can also submit a photo and/or a video as part of your entry. Before you or your little one starts typing or writing, you’ll want to read the participation guidelines.
Send your submissions to [email protected] with “I Love Transit Camp Kids” in the subject field, or you can surface mail it to The Buzzer, 400 – 287 Nelson’s Court, New Westminster, BC, V3L 0E7. Be sure to include your name, age, where you heard about the camp, and the phone number and name of the guardian you wish to bring with you. The deadline for submissions is August 24, 2015. If you are selected, Translink will need a participation form filled out by August 28th, 2015.
I Love Transit Camp (Adults) September 3rd
The first I Love Transit Camp for adults (age 13 and up) is an opportunity for adults to visit Burnaby Transit Centre and have some fun while you’re at it. The day will start shortly after noon at Gilmore Station. Once there, you’ll take a ride on the bus and get a behind-the-scenes tour of Burnaby Transit Centre. You will see the fleet overhaul where they can fix and update almost everything on a bus, including the painting of buses and reupholstering of seats. A tour of the bus yard with articulated and 40-foot buses is also included. Afterwards, you’ll get to have fun on a 40-foot bus and play some games. Games and some other activities are planned, along with some meet and greets. At the end of the day, a bus will drop everyone off at Gilmore Station, the day should wrap up around four o’clock.
How to take part
Due to safety concerns at BTC, Translink is only able to take a maximum of 20 people on the camp. This means 20 adults will be able to participate in the camp. If you’d like to participate, you’ll need to tell Translink (in 50 words or less) what you love about transit. If you like, you can also submit a photo and/or a video as part of your entry. Before you start typing or writing, you’ll want to read the participation guidelines.
Send your submissions to [email protected] with “I Love Transit Camp Adults” in the subject field, or you can surface mail it to The Buzzer, 400 – 287 Nelson’s Court, New Westminster, BC, V3L 0E7. Be sure to include your name, age, where you heard about the camp, and phone number. The deadline for submissions is August 24th. If you are selected, Translink will need a participation form filled out by August 28th, 2015.
Stay tuned to the The Buzzer Blog for more details leading up to both the Transit Camp for Kids and Transit Camp for Adults.
For the seventh year in a row, Translink is dedicating their digital channels, the print Buzzer, time and thoughts to the love of transit! I Love Transit Week will run between August 31st and September 4th, and in the past it has featured