These Abbotsford wineries are serving up the best of the season at their vineyards, farms, and tasting rooms. Sip locally-crafted wines and spirits surrounded by green vineyards and floral gardens, the perfect backdrop to a summer wine tasting.
Cannon Estate Winery – Tourism Abbotsford Photo
Abbotsford Wineries to Visit This Summer
Enjoy refreshing whites and fruity reds under blue skies in the Fraser Valley at these local wineries. Hours may vary so be sure to visit their websites for the most up-to-date info:
Cannon Estate Winery 30523 Burgess Ave, Abbotsford New kids on the block, with a lot of depth! The Cannon Estate Winery vineyard was first planted in 2018 and the first harvest was in 2021. Today, approximately 12.4 of the 20 acre property are under vine with 16 varietals planted on 23 different plots. Dedicated to showcasing how exceptional the Fraser Valley is for producing great wines, be sure to sip their signature Wick wines which blend old and new world methods.
This weekend Miss604 is proud to sponsor a handful of FREE events including: Vancouver Salsa Cruise (Saturday); Burnaby Summer Stages (Friday); Burnaby Summer Cinema (Friday); Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival (Saturday); and Summer at Burnaby Village Museum (all weekend). Find these and many more things to do around Vancouver this weekend listed below:
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The Richmond Maritime Festival is a weekend of free seaside fun for the whole family at Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site in Steveston.
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Richmond Maritime Festival
When: Saturday, August 26 and Sunday, August 27, 2023
11:00am to 6:00pm
Where: Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site in Steveston
The entire 8-acre Historic Site will be open to the public where you can discover delightful surprises around every corner. Enjoy a vibrant program of live music, historical exhibits, storytellers, displays, and community groups. Get up close to the wooden boats on display on the Shipyards’ docks and enjoy local food vendors such as Takenaka, Dos Amigos, Crema Ice Cream, and Angel’s Gelato.
Artist Udayana Lugo
The performance lineup includes GO Taiko, the Seabillys, Pat Chessell, Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra, The Irish Wakers, The Seabillys, and the Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy.
There’s also ticketed experiences like Fraser River Boat Tours. Sail aboard the beautifully restored MV Gikumi and immerse yourself in tales of history and natural wonders. Book your seat now.
Located along the Steveston Channel on the south arm of the Fraser River, originally a cannery and then converted to a shipyard, Britannia represents an important era in the historical development of Richmond. Twelve heritage buildings on the site help to tell the many stories of the multi-ethnic residents and fisheries workers at the Britannia Shipyard: Chinese, European, First Nations and Japanese-Canadians. Visitors can also tour many of the historic buildings, several of which have been restored to reflect their original roles in the West Coast fishing industry.
Festival goers are encouraged to plan ahead and refer to the website to learn more about the different ways of getting to the event. Follow Britannia Shipyards (Facebook, Instagram) and Fun Richmond (Facebook, Instagram) for the latest event updates.
Crave the Heights is a special 10-day neighbourhood dining showcase of Burnaby Heights’ diverse food scene. Neighbours, visitors, and foodies alike can join the celebration and enjoy limited edition menu items, drink features, delicious desserts, and live music.
Crave the Heights in Burnaby Heights
When: August 18 to 27, 2023
Where: Burnaby Heights spans 10 blocks along Hastings, from Boundary Road to Gamma
Celebrate the diversity of delicious food and friendly restaurant hosts that the Heights has to offer. Participating restaurants and eateries will have special menu offerings and deals available during this year’s Crave event.
Live Music
Live music from local artists will be presented throughout the event, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Heights Fountain Square (3994 Hastings St):
August 18 Gabriel Mark Hasselbach
August 22 LJ Mounteney and Undercover
August 24 Marlin Ramazzini and Salsa Beat
August 25 Mike Van Eyes and Marco Ibarra will be at the Tramonto Atrium (4365 Hastings St)
Participating Eateries and Venues
There’s a 3-course dinner for $39 per person at Portobello, specials at Chad Thai, red velvet cake from Chez Christophe for $7.95, banana split specials at Glenburn Soda, and more! View all offerings here.
Restaurants: Butchers Block BBQ (4091 Hastings St) Chad Thai Restaurant (4010 Hastings St) Circolo Wine Bar (4092 Hastings St) Don Oso’s Restaurant (4421 Hastings St) Green & Oak Malaysian Restaurant (3760 Hastings St) H&P Noodle House (4015 Hastings St) Peaked Pies (4114 Hastings St) Portobello Ristorante (4120 Hastings St) Shen Sushi (4219 Hastings St) Sopra Sotto (4022 Hastings St)
Coffee & Sweets: Chez Christophe Chocolaterie et Patisserie (4717 Hastings St) Gabi & Jules Bakery (4568 Hastings St) Glenburn Soda Fountain (4090 Hastings St)
For your furry friends: Big Dog Little Dog Bakery (4631 Hastings St) Global Pet Foods (4293 Hastings St)
Awesome Deals: Mi Tierra Latina (3993 Hastings St)
Share your foodie finds and experiences and enter the photo contest for a chance to win a $100 gift card to a participating Heights restaurant. The Burnaby Heights Instagram account has all those details.
The African Descent Festival, Western Canada’s biggest celebration of African music, arts and culture, hits the beach at English Bay this weekend featuring global sensations Eddy Kenzo, Ghetto Kids, and many more.
African Descent Festival at English Bay Beach
When: Saturday, August 12 & Sunday, August 13, 2023 10:00am to 9:00pm
Where: English Bay Beach (previous years it was at Thornton Park)
Admission: Free! Donations are also accepted
The festival will feature international headliners Grammy-nominated singer Eddy Kenzo, and global internet sensation the Ghetto Kidsa dance troupe of children from the streets of Kampala, Uganda. The Ghetto Kids reached international stardom earlier this year after receiving the first coveted “golden buzzer” on UK TV show Britain’s Got Talent and dancing their way to the finals.
Other performers include African and Africa-inspired Vancouver-based musicians Mazacote, Samba Fusion, Kara-Kata Afrobeat, and The Boom Booms. Enjoy lively dance and movement performances from Kenge Kenge Orutu System, Ache Brasil, AfroCity Music, Axé Capoeira, Annet Nandujja, B-Kenyan, Mivule Band and Leo D.E Johnson.
The 2023 festival also features live painting by Jace Junggyu Kim, along with fashion shows by Cenchini and Africstyle Fashion. DJs on site throughout the weekend include Okey Osman, Real West, Zato, Don Mericorn, and Sanchez Cuba. The festival is hosted by MC Douglas Lwanga.
The African Descent Festival is intended to celebrate the cultural diversity of people of African Descent within Vancouver, while recognizing and promoting attitudes of oneness among all ethnic groups and communities. Follow on Facebook for the latest info.
