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by Rebecca BollwittDisclosure: Sponsored Post — Sponsored by Visit South Okanagan Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.
Just as Highway 97 winds between vineyards, orchards and lakeshores, Visit South Okanagan is a network that connects communities in this iconic region. Whether you’re passing through for a quick day trip or enjoying a long-term stay (lucky you), there are so many ways to sip, cycle, swim, and savour the valley from Peachland to Oliver. This summer I have teamed up with Visit South Okanagan to offer an incredible prize package valued at over $2,600!
When you visited the South Okanagan with warm sun on your skin, hot sand on your feet, you raced to the soothing relief of the lake. Giggling as the waves rippled around. Was it this beach where you first froze your brain slurping a milkshake with the tastiest fries ever? Birds chirping as you hiked marshy boardwalks or pristine pathways in the desert or along a creek or lakeside to a waterfall or panoramic peak? You could bike forever. Sunsets lasted for hours.
Revisit these treasures of the South Okanagan, home to many such beaches, trails, and orchards. Even more culinary adventures await today with a thriving wine, craft beer, cider and spirits scene. Expand your knowledge of the desert, Indigenous culture, those who forged the Kettle Valley Railway, and local flora and fauna. Travel back to the Okanagan You Remember to relive and capture golden memories.
Osoyoos Lake – Miss604 Photo
Miss604 Photo
Phantom Creek (top) and Road 13 (bottom) – Photos submitted
Oliver Prize Package Giveaway
Here’s what’s included in this incredible prize package (valued over $2,600) and how you can enter to win:
From Black Sage Road to the Golden Mile, you will love the diverse landscape of Oliver, Canada’s Wine Capital. For inspiration for visiting this destination and many others in the region, follow Visit South Okanagan.
Celebrate the harvest with Barnside Brewing Co. in Ladner as they present a weekend of great music, food, farm fresh beer, shopping and more this September. The Barnside Harvest Festival has something for everyone in the family — including four-legged members at the Sunday’s Paw Pals event.
Barnside Brewing Co. Harvest Festival 2023
When: September 15-17, 2023
Where: Paterson Park (5800 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner)
Admission: Single Day, Weekend, and VIP passes available for purchase online
Barnside Brewing Co. offers delicious craft beer that’s grown and brewed right on their Ladner farms. This new event will offer more than just great music, food and festivities. Adults will love the site-wide license featuring Ladner’s very own farm fresh beer. Cider, wine and non-alcoholic options will also be available.
Friday features performances by The Sheepdogs, The Zolas, Dear Rouge, Warren Dean Flandez, Raincity, Jordan Klassen, Kytami, and more.
Catch 54-40, The Road Hammer, Chad Brownlee, Tony Furtado, and others on stage Saturday, and Sunday features acts by DJ jaXon Hawks and Take it to the Limit(The Ultimate Eagles Tribute).
In addition to the music, visit the Family Fun Zone for activities and games, check for fresh produce in the farm and artisan market, and stick around on Sunday for the Paw Pals Electric Picnic. Programming will include agility areas, musical mats and a pet parade, with the music vibe provided by DJ jaXon Hawks from JR-FM,Larry Hennessey (JACK Up the 80’s) spinning vinyl classics, DJ Bobby James with live percussion and Goodspin.
Paterson Park is a dog-walkers paradise so bring the pup on Sunday only for free treats, zones featuring pool parties, a “pup-stacle course“, and a pet parade. All dogs must check in at the Main Gate before hand, must be non-aggressive and leashed at all times while on site.
Refresh your reading list and support the Vancouver Public Library at an after-hours event on the rooftop patio of the Central Branch. The Rooftop Remix event series includes music, snacks and drinks, activities, a book swap and more for you to enjoy on select evenings this summer.
VPL Rooftop Remix by Paul Behm Photography
Rooftop Events at the Vancouver Public Library
When: Friday, July 21; Friday, August 25; Friday, September 15, 2023 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: Phillips, Hager and North Garden, Level 9 Vancouver Public Library, Central Library (Enter from 360 West Georgia)
Admission: Tickets can be purchased online; a portion of each $50 ticket includes one drink, light bites, and a $15 charitable donation (with tax receipt). Regular tickets ($35) will be released based on availability closer to event dates.
This after-hours event grants attendees access to Central Library’s scenic rooftop garden patio, snacks and drinks, live performances from DJ O Show, and connection based games. Additionally, a book swap will take place where guests are encouraged to bring already-loved books and exchange for another with other participating guests.
Funds raised through the Rooftop Remix series support new soundproof work pods, providing more people with places to meet, connect, and work at Central Library.
The Vancouver Public Library Foundation was established in 1997 to raise funds to enhance the programs, collections, services, and spaces of the Vancouver Public Library; programs and spaces for everyone in our community. It is governed by a self-elected Board of Directors and currently employs six staff, who work in close collaboration with the Vancouver Public Library.
Free, family-friendly fun continues at the Canada Place Summer Series with weekly Waterfront Yoga and Zumba®, along with a lineup of promenade buskers throughout the rest of July and August.
Canada Place Summer Series – Photo Submitted
Canada Place Summer Series
Zumba® at Canada Place is a fun, free event hosted on the beautiful North Point of Canada Place. Lively instructors provide participants with the opportunity to practice Zumba® in one of Vancouver’s most stunning waterfront locations. No dance experience or partner is required!
Dates: Every Monday, July 17 to August 28 (No class August 7 for BC Day)
Time: 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Location: North Point, Canada Place (999 Canada Place, Vancouver)
Yoga at Canada Place returns this year with hosted on the North Point of Canada Place. Expert instructors will guide you through a yoga class complemented by fresh air and an epic view of the Vancouver harbour.
This is also free and family-friendly. No previous experience is required, but please bring your own yoga mat. Please arrive anytime between 5:15pm and 6:00pm to register for a spot.
Date: Every Wednesday, July 12 – August 30, 2023
Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Location: North Point, Canada Place (999 Canada Place, Vancouver)
Canada Place Summer Series – Photo Submitted
Promenade buskers at Canada Place
Canada Place and Downtown Vancouver present promenade buskers! If you’re working in-office and heading out to grab lunch or just some fresh air, be sure to check out the entertainment on the west promenade of Canada Place every weekday around lunchtime.
Date: Wednesdays and Fridays, July 12 – August 30
Time: 11:00am to 1:00pm
Location: Mid-Promenade, Canada Place
Open spaces, gorgeous views, fun activities, and toe-tapping entertainment! Free activations like these are what make this city so great in the summertime. For all of these events and more updates, follow Canada Place on Facebook and Instagram.
Miss604 is a proud sponsor of the Canada Place Summer Series
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival’s 34th Season continues in Sen̓ákw/Vanier Park with special events throughout the month of July and August. The highlight summer event is its signature Bard Fireworks Nights, and you can enter to win tickets!
See As You Like It or Henry V, enjoy a delicious dinner from Emelle’s Catering and post-dinner entertainment from Coastal Wolf Pack. End the night with a private view of the spectacular Celebration of Light Fireworks. Bard’s fireworks nights are an unforgettable experience, offering outstanding value for the ticket price.
A selection of wine, beer, ciders and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase. If you require dietary accommodations for allergies or food intolerances, contact the Box Office no later than 72 hours before your event date.
Win Tickets
I’m giving away tickets to the Bard Fireworks night on July 26th with a feature performance of the ‘60s- inspired, Beatles-infused production of As You Like It.
Enjoy Shakespeare blended with The Beatles hits in this romantic comedy conceived and directed by Daryl Cloran (As You Like It, Shakespeare in Love). This production broke Bard box office records in 2018 and has since toured North America to ecstatic reviews.
“We are delighted to bring back the most successful production in Bard’s history,” says Christopher Gaze, Bard on the Beach Artistic Director. “This glorious musical is filled with tunes beloved of all generations. It will touch a vast range of people and become an inspired gateway into the magic of Shakespeare.”
As You Like Itcast members, returning and new actors, include Henry Beasly, Scott Bellis, Sharon Crandall, Oscar Derkx, Ben Elliott, Alexandra Lainfiesta, Jennifer Lines, Matthew MacDonald-Bain, Andrew McNee, Naomi Ngebulana, Evan Rein, Chelsea Rose, Emma Slipp, Marco Walker-Ng,Andrew Wheeler, and Sally Zori. Understudies for As You Like It are Jennifer Copping, Andrew Cownden, Olivia Hutt, and Matthew Ip-Shaw.
Follow Bard on the Beach on Facebook for their latest updates, events, and announcements.
