DOXA Documentary Film Festival present its 23rd edition May 2-12, 2024, screening a lineup of thought-provoking documentaries, bringing filmmakers and audiences together around Vancouver. You can enter to win tickets to the mid-week Gala film!
The festival will have 8 World Premieres, 1 International Premiere, 17 North American Premieres, and 8 Canadian Premieres!
Continue reading this post ⟩⟩Playland Amusement Park will soon have Canada’s fastest electric launch coaster – the Thundervolt, which is anticipated to open in July, 2024.
The Thundervolt’s three-car train carries 12 passengers at a time with 1.3 G’s of acceleration through an illuminated tunnel, up a steep incline before an 18-metre drop. The ride, built by Zamperla of Italy will occupy the previous location of the retired Corkscrew coaster (1994-2018)
I grew up in the age of the Super Big Gulp (1972 to 1994) and the Wild Mouse (1979 to 2008… I think I still have a bruise from that one). Over the last 100+ years, several coasters have thrilled fair-goers at the PNE and Playland, from the Corkscrew to Kettle Creek Mine, which has been your favourite?
The ride portion at the fair has held many names including “Happyland” before becoming “Playland” a few decades ago. There have been at least three iterations of a wooden coaster at the PNE including the Giant Dipper. According to Chuck Davis’ records, in 1927: “The Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII) and his brother Prince George (later the Duke of Kent, and still later King George VI) visited Vancouver.” While here, “Edward tried out the Dipper one afternoon and liked it so well he returned in the evening.”
Located on the West side of the grounds, the Giant Dipper was demolished in 1948 to make room for an expanding Hastings Racecourse track. There was also a smaller coaster called the Baby Dipper, which was torn down in 1944.
When a new wooden coaster went up in 1958 (at the location you find it today) it was the largest in Canada. The coaster was built board by board back then, and it still reaches speeds of 45mph/72kmh and a height of 23m/75ft. It was designed by Carl E. Phare and was built by Walker LeRoy as a part of the vision for Playland and was named top wooden coaster in Canada (2019) and is ranked 7th in the world.
Find more memories in the Roller Coaster Database here.
Owned by the City of Vancouver, the PNE is a healthy and vibrant non-profit organization dedicated to delivering over 3 million visitors a year with memorable experiences through access to first-class cultural, music, sporting and family entertainment events, as well as access to public space for passive recreation. Founded in 1910, the PNE’s home is Hastings Park, a multi-facility venue in Vancouver where the organization manages four activity streams: the annual PNE Fair, Playland Amusement Park, Park Care and Facility Maintenance and an expansive portfolio of year-round events. All revenues generated are invested back into park space, community programs and non- revenue generating educational and entertainment experiences.
This year’s Vancouver Sun Run is happening on Sunday, April 21st and for those participating or spectating, here is the route map and road closure information for the 2024 event:
The 2024 Vancouver Sun Run presented by HerbaLand Naturals takes place on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 9:00am throughout Downtown Vancouver.
It is open to international elite competitors, recreational runners, joggers and walkers, wheelchair competitors, teams, schools and children. Included in entry is a shirt, personalized race bib with timing tag, water stations, live entertainment along the course, and the finishers party at BC Place. You can register up until Thursday, April 18th at noon.
Expect closures along the route from 8/8:30am until about 12:00pm. The run begins at Georgia and Thurlow, continues west on Georgia to Denman, south on Denman to beach Ave, souteast on Beach to Pacific, south over the Burrard Bridge, south on Burrard to 3rd Ave, east on 3rd to Fir, south on Fir to 4th Ave, east on 4th to 6th Ave, east on 6th Ave under the Cambie Bridge to 3rd Ave, east, 3rd Ave to Columbia, South on Columbia St to 6th Ave, East on 6th Ave to Quebec Ave, North on Quebec Ave to Terminal and continue on Pacific BLVD to Griffiths Way to finish.
For the Mini Sun Run and Finish Area in False Creek, expect closures from Pacific Blvd from Nelson to Carrall, Expo Blvd from Quebec to Pat Quinn Way, and Cambie Bridge Pacific Ave Exit from 5:00am to 1:00pm.
START AREA: Georgia, from Seymour to Bute
FINISH AREA: Pacific Blvd – BC Place Stadium to Pat Quinn Way
To help runners get to the start line on Sunday, April 21, TransLink is starting service earlier on SkyTrain and SeaBus, and offering a special West Coast Express train. SkyTrain service on the Expo and Millennium lines will begin approximately 30 minutes earlier. SeaBus morning service will start one hour earlier, with the first sailings.
West Coast Express will operate the following special trains:
In a remarkable journey spanning four decades, the Vancouver Sun Run has solidified its status as a staple event in British Columbia’s event history. What began in 1985 as a vision to promote fitness and well-being among Vancouverites has grown into a massive celebration of athleticism, drawing participants from all walks of life. As the Vancouver Sun Run marks its 40th year, it not only commemorates its own history but also the stories of countless individuals who have made each step a part of their personal journey toward health and accomplishment.
Follow the Vancouver Sun Run on Facebook for up-to-date information and instructions.
BC Youth Week is back May 1-7 as communities province-wide offer diverse events and activities to showcase the creativity, talent, and contributions of young people. Select a region below to view events.
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BC Youth Week is an annual, provincial celebration of the youth in British Columbia’s communities from May 1 to 7. It’s a week of fun intended to build a strong connection between youth and their communities while highlighting their interests, accomplishments, and the diversity of youth province-wide.
Continue reading this post ⟩⟩We arrive at 221b Baker Street, the well-known address of the world’s first, and most famous, consulting detective, Mr. Sherlock Holmes. Here we learn of a centuries-old curse which has lately come to life plaguing the Baskerville family. Can Sherlock prevent the demise of the latest, and only living descendant of the ancient family?
The play, written by the award winning playwright Ken Ludwig, is based on the well-known Sherlock Holmes adventure, “The Hound of the Baskervilles” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Mystery, sprinkled with tragedy, comedy, romance and a few red herrings lends to an entertaining experience. The impressive set lends itself to the many scenes, enabling the characters to travel from London to the misty, desolate and mysterious moors of the English countryside, where the haunting howl of an unseen hound can be heard, reminding all that the curse lives on.
What is most impressive is that the five actors, Genevieve Fleming, Gerry Mackay, Andrew Cownden, Mack Gordon, and Melissa Oei take on nearly 40 different characters! The sudden costume changes, sometimes occurring in view of the audience, adds to the hilarity of the scene. Directed by Barbara Tomasic, this production made good on its promise of a rollercoaster of laughter, suspense.
April 18th is a 2-for-1 ticket experience, use promo code BASKBOGO.
