Stanley Park Ecology Society (SPES) has launched a 50/50 raffle fundraiser to support education, conservation, and research rooted in Stanley Park. Help advance SPES’s vision of generations inspired by nature in and beyond Stanley Park while having a bit of fun.
Stanley Park Ecology Society 50/50 Raffle
Tickets:Buy online; 1 for $5, 3 for $10, 20 for $25, or 120 for $50
Anticipated Prize: $20,000 split with the winner
Tickets close: September 17, 2023 at midnight
Draw Date: September 18, 2023 between 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Tickets may be sold and purchased only in British Columbia. Ticket purchasers must be 19 years of age or older. Know your limit, play within it.
SPES is the official 50/50 Partner of the Great Outdoor Comedy Festival in Stanley Park on September 15th and 16th with Russell Peters and Kevin Hart headlining. “With 24,900 tickets and up to 10,000 people each night of the festival, we are expecting to sell out that weekend,” says SPES Executive Director Tricia Collingham. “We encourage people should buy their tickets early for a chance to win up to $10,000 while supporting a great cause.”
A portion of festival proceeds (separate from the 50/50) will also be donated to Indigenous-owned and operated Talaysay Tours.
The Stanley Park Ecology Society is the primary provider of land-based education interpretive services in Stanley Park, SPES’s role in the stewardship of Stanley Park is undertaken through a combination of: education, conservation action; and research.
You can get involved by volunteering with one of their many programs like EcoStewards, a bimonthly event where groups of volunteers come together to help manage the invasive plant species in Stanley Park. They also run day camps for kids several times a year, a variety of events such as workshops, walks, and talks each month.
Miss604’s Rebecca Bollwitt is an Executive of the SPES Board of Directors
It’s always fun to see events happening in Stanley Park and this one is unique for Vancouver! The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival will be taking place September 15-16, 2023 around Brockton Oval in Stanley Park with headliners Russell Peters and Kevin Hart, along with a lineup of friends who will join them each night.
Great Outdoors Comedy Festival in Stanley Park
When: Friday, September 15 & Saturday, September 16, 2023
Doors at 5:30 (VIP) / 6:30 (GA) / Show at 7:45pm
Where: Stanley Park (Brockton Oval area)
Tickets: VIP is SOLD OUT, General Admission Tier 3 is still available for each day from $79-$99. This event is no minors (19+ only) and is a go rain or shine.
Kevin Hart’s performance on September 16th will be a phone-free experience. Use of phones, smart watches and accessories will not be permitted on the festival grounds during that time. Upon arrival at the event you will be given a Yondr pouch. Read more here.
Traffic Change Notice from the Vancouver Park Board
From Monday, September 11 to Tuesday, September 19 the Totem Pole parking lot will be closed to the public, for use as a production area. Tour bus and accessible parking will be available on Stanley Park Drive.
Organizers have hosted events in Edmonton, Calgary, and Halifax this year and say their mission is: “to create an inclusive and safe experience that celebrates and features all forms of performance comedy, from locals to superstars. All while celebrating and supporting the communities and beautiful parks we visit.”
Follow the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival on Facebook for more information about the Vancouver event and others across the country.
Looking for a refresh on your go-to restaurants and activities? Look no further! We have curated a list of our current culinary favourites and notable limited edition menus, into one convenient spot for this month’s Vancouver Foodie Friday feature. For September, we are fully diving into the best late-summer finds and features for those who are ready for autumn:
Photo Submitted: Monzo Burger Opening Soon in Vancouver
Vancouver Foodie Friday – A First Taste of Fall
MONZO Burger Opens Downtown Vancouver
Where: 1401 Granville St, Vancouver
When: Opens September 9, 2023
Details: MONZO Burger, a spin on the word “manzo” (Italian for ‘beef’), is a modern, creative and upscale fast food restaurant and bar opening September 9th downtown Vancouver. The concept takes inspiration from the energy of Milan’s ‘Paninari’ youth movement, delivering an experience where food, fashion and culture intersect.
Guests can expect a fun 90’s throwback experience, custom cocktails, beer and wine, fresh burgers and Milanese-style chicken sandwiches, in addition to gluten-free and vegetarian options, as well.
This Friday, September 1beginning at 11:30am – ahead of the grand opening – the public is invited to a Burger Giveaway Day, where the first 1,000 customers can enjoy complimentary cheeseburgers, available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Also, to celebrate the official opening day, on Saturday, September 9 beginning at 11am, MONZO will be giving away free cheeseburgers to the first 100 customers.
Hello September! While summer break might be coming to an end, the event calendar is heating up with concerts, walks, talks, workshops, and festivals galore! Here’s the big list of things to do in Vancouver this Labour Day long weekend including your last chance to check out Summer at Burnaby Village Museum:
The rain has returned after a long, dry summer as so has all of our favourite fall activities – it’s time for the September Events in Vancouver mega list!. This month, Miss604 is proud to sponsor the the remaining days of Summer at Burnaby Village Museum, the final free outdoor movie night in Burnaby (September 1), the final Salsa Cruise of the season (September 9), the Canuck Place Gift of Time Gala (September 23), and World Maritime Day at Canada Place (September 24). Find these and many more September events in Vancouver, and beyond, listed below.
