This day-long event features eight self-guided routes through various neighbourhoods where you can do the best cherry blossom viewing. If you prefer a guided ride, stop by Devonian Harbour Park (at Denman and Georgia) at 11:00am for a free bike tour. At the end of your route (whether you were on your own or along with the tour) there will be a celebration in MacLean Park (710 Keefer St at Heatley Ave in Strathcona) where you can get your bike washed, enjoy more blossoms, and have a picnic.
Velopalooza is a volunteer-directed, community-based non-profit society focused on promoting cycling culture, events, and fun. The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival has a mission to sustain and renew Vancouver’s cherry tree heritage while educating and engaging community in celebration of the cherry blossom.
Vancouver’s 125th birthday celebration is coming up in just a few days however throughout the year dozens of community organizations are hosting their own series of events in honor of the city’s history so far. As a part of the Vancouver 125 series, the SFU Undergraduate Semester in Dialogue presents “Tales from Terminal City” April 2, 2011 at Performance Works on Granville Island.
Where Performance Works (1218 Cartwright St, Granville Island, Vancouver) When 12:30pm registration (1:00pm Start) until 5:00pm April 2, 2011
Details It is free to attend but you will need to RSVP to reserve your spot. The day will have three workshops including gardening (urban agriculture projects), public art (join in a collaborative public art project), walking tours (learn more about Granville Island), and the main event is the dialogue. This is where participants will have the floor to share some of their favourite stories from Vancouver’s 125-year history (and beyond).
Follow @TalesofTerminal on Twitter for updates and future event notifications.
The last time Strombo landed out West there was an overwhelming response for tickets to his shows where he interviewed Betty Fox, Heritage Minister James Moore, the Sedin twins, Raine Maida and more.
Luckily, there are two spots saved for a lucky Miss604.com contest winner and their guest who will get to attend the April 11th taping. Here’s how you can enter to win a spot in George’s audience:
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In case you missed the announcement a few weeks ago, George was also recently appointed Canada’s first ambassador to the United Nations World Food Programme. You can catch him in Vancouver again this May when he speaks at the EPIC Sustainable Living Expo.
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In the tradition of Winterfest, the Fusion Festival, and Canada Day celebrations, the City of Surrey is hosting Party for the Planet, another free public festival happening this spring in honor of Earth Day.
With an eco-friendly focus for the whole family, the event will have demonstrations and themed interactive activities including Agriculture Alley, the Community Corridor, Energy Avenue, Nature Nook, Landscape Lane, Water Way, and the Transportation Trail. A big attraction will be the green zipline across the Central City Plaza and some amazing home-grown BC talent taking to the main stage that will be bike-powered.
Attendees are strongly encouraged to take public transit to the event, which is easily accessible by bus and SkyTrain at Central City. Festivities kick off April 15th and performances begin around 11:00am Saturday April 16, 2011. Miss604.com is a proud sponsor of Surrey’s Party for the Planet.
Update: April 16, 2011
Surrey’s Party for the Planet, BC’s largest Earth Day celebration is well underway. Despite it being a bit chilly this morning, thousands made their way through the tents, displays, and earth-friendly activities setup at Central City.
I brought John Biehler along to try out the Wild Play Element Parks zipline and he took the following video with a GoPro camera strapped to his wrist:
The festivities continue tonight with concerts on the main stage from Aidan Knight (6:00pm), Hannah Georgas (7:00pm) and Spirit of the West (8:00pm).
Take a bus, SkyTrain, or park at the free bike valet and get some exercise working the bike-powered stage. Bring some cash for treats and a backyard tree sale otherwise, enjoy all of the free performances and activities for all ages.
The Playland amusement park on the PNE fair grounds will introduce a new ride this year, for the first time in 4 years, according to a press release issued this morning. The $2 million “Star Flyer” will be placed near the pirate ship and stand 5 meters taller than the park’s current height champion, The Hellevator, at 218 feet. If it’s anything like the images my friend Duane found online, it looks like the swing ride, only 218 feet up in the air:
Playland, which has been a part of the exhibition grounds for the last 101 years, will be offering up rides on the Star Flyer with no additional charge this summer. You can ride it for free with your admission or as a part of your ride passport when the PNE takes place later in the summer. 2011 PlayPasses are on sale right now and Playland opens up April 30, 2011. The Star Flyer will make its debut in July.
The last few times I’ve been to Playland, for Fright Nights or with friends on a rainy day, have been a blast. For some reason the bumper cars get more enjoyable with age however – of all 35 rides at Playland – I must admit the 53-year old wooden coaster is still the most thrilling to me.
Update April 6, 2011: Since “Star Flyer” was the manufacturer’s name for the ride, Playland hosted an online vote to select a new name. ATMOSFEAR was the winner and is now the name of the park’s latest addition.
Update July 13, 2011: The Atmosfear will open at Playland on Saturday July 16, 2011 at 10:00am. “Hitting top speeds of 70km/hr, riders will be whirled 360 degrees in the air for two gravity-defying minutes. This ride can accommodate up to 500 riders an hour, making it a “must ride” for all amusement park enthusiasts. ATMOSFEAR is the first new ride at Playland in the past four years.”
