I know I keep saying this but I think this is the longest event list I’ve made in two years! This weekend the city will be hopping with Easter activities for the whole family, Canada Sevens rugby, theatre performances, live music, and so much more from the Sea to Sky to the Fraser Valley. Find these Easter Long Weekend events and more listed below:
Long Weekend Events in Vancouver April 15-18, 2022
The 15th annual GrapeJuice boutique wine tasting and auction event in support of Big Sisters BC Lower Mainland is back again with an online format this May. Along with great wine and an immersive virtual experience, GrapeJuice is about coming together to support life-changing mentoring relationships to ignite the power and potential of young people in our community.
This year, Big Sisters BCLM is partnering with The Consulat Général de France à Vancouver, Chef David Hawksworth, Legends Haul, and Select Wines to bring you the exquisite tastes and wines of France!
Choose from event access ($75) or one of the delicious dinner & wine packages for two ($350) that include:
Dinner inspired by Chef David Hawksworth and delivered by Legends Haul: Includes a cheese trio from Les Amis du Fromage, Beef Bourguignon and Sticky Toffee Pudding
Three hand-selected bottles of French wine
Access to 1 hour program featuring the talented musician Mark Woodyard, wine tastings led by celebrated sommeliers, and inspiring stories about why mentorship matters
Access to online silent auction with over 100 unique wines
Portion of purchase eligible for tax receipt
The decadent three course meal includes Legends Haul charcuterie, cheese trio & accoutrements; Nightingale Beef Bourguignon & Livia Baguette or Vegetarian Kula Kitchen Tofu & Sweet Potato Bowl; and Nightingale Sticky Toffee Pudding or Bel Café Gluten Free Lava Cake.
Sip and savor these French favorites throughout the program with Sommelier led tastings:
Laroche ‘Les Beauroys’ Premier Cru Chablis, Burgundy
Chateau de Sancerre, Sancerre rouge, Loire (Pinot Noir)
Domaines Baron de Rothschild (Lafite) ‘Les Legendes’, Pauillac, Bordeaux
Together, from your support in joining GrapeJuice each year, Big Sisters BLCM has funded nearly 500 matches. By investing in the power of mentorship, you ignite the potential of a young person in our community. Your donation supports Big Sisters in providing more inclusive programming through translation projects, ongoing training and program advancements which better support diverse youth.
Get your GrapeJuice tickets today and follow Big Sisters BLCM on Facebook for their latest news.
The world premiere of the larger-than-life space experience, Stargazer – An Immersive Universe, takes place today, April 13th, at Tsawwassen Mills Mall and I’m giving away tickets for a lucky winner to visit the exhibit this season!
Stargazer – An Immersive Universe at Tsawwassen Mills
Space fans of all ages can experience the profound discoveries of the universe through this fully immersive visual and sensory-focused exhibit. Curated in part by the MacMillan Space Center, Stargazer immerses the audience into the infinite wonder of the universe through the use of interactive projections, virtual reality, and historically accurate replicas, including a real-size scale version of the Apollo Lunar Module.
The Stargazer immersive experience is a complete walkthrough of our complex and wondrous universe, featuring a 270-degree immersive room, a detailed timeline of the historic space race, and numerous replicas of famous rockets, space stations, and satellites.
Stargazer will also feature Ingenium’s Space to Spoon exhibit, a hands-on experience with stunning graphics and interactive elements for visitors of all ages. This part of the experience showcases the science, technology, and innovation involved in modern agriculture – demonstrated to encourage informal science learning among school groups as well as general audiences.
“The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre is thrilled to be working with Sensea Immersive for the World premiere of Stargazer. This is a great opportunity to bring the excitement of space science and exploration to new communities.” – Lisa McIntosh, Director of Learning at H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
Stargazer will be taking place at the location of the former Sensea Immersive exhibit The Da Vinci Experience at their facility at the Tsawwassen Mills.
Enter to Win
I have a pair of tickets to give away and the winner will be able to choose the date they would like to attend. Here’s how you can enter to win:
Family Services of the North Shore (“FSNS”) is excited to once again host Beer by the Pier, welcoming friends and neighbours to come together to sip, snack, mingle, and most importantly, raise funds to support those in the community that need access to critical services.
Beer by the Pier is an annual fundraiser with all funds directly supporting Family Services of the North Shore’s Child and Youth Programs.
The lineup of breweries includes: Beere Brewing Company, Black Kettle Brewing Co., Bridge Brewing Co., Deep Cove Brewers & Distillers, House of Funk Brewing Co., La Cerveceria Astilleros, North Point Brewing Co., Strange Fellows Brewing, Wildeye Brewing, Artisan Wine Shop, and more to be confirmed! The evening will include a BBQ dinner as well.
Bring your friends, family, and colleagues for a spirited evening featuring local craft breweries, delicious wine, amazing food, a silent auction, and live music – all while raising money to support vulnerable children and youth on the North Shore. This is the most-attended fundraising event for FSNS and is bound to sell out so be sure to act fast!
You can celebrate Earth Day in Stanley Park on Saturday, April 23 with the Stanley Park Ecology Society (“SPES”). Learn about the wildlife of Stanley Park and pitch in to help support the park’s ecosystems.
Heron at Lost Lagoon. Miss604/Rebecca Bollwitt photo
Earth Day in Stanley Park
When: Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 10:30am to 3:30pm
Where: Beside Stanley Park Brewpub (8901 Stanley Park Dr, Vancouver)
Admission: Free
Stanley Park is a fragment of wilderness in the heart of Canada’s third largest city. The Park hosts a variety of ecosystems including wetlands which act as nurseries, buffets and shelter to a diversity of wildlife: Tree Swallows, Great Blue Herons, Pacific tree frogs, Northwestern salamanders, and small mammals like beavers and otters. Earth Day offers Vancouver residents an opportunity to pitch in and support local ecosystems while learning how SPES staff and volunteers help the city manage this 405 hectare (1000 acre) green space.
SPES staff will be on hand to lead visitors on guided walks of the Great Blue Heron colony and park wetlands, or on easy hikes through the forest. Flex your muscles to help remove invasive plants from wildlife habitat and have fun with some family-friendly eco games and heron ornament crafts. After all that activity, whet your whistle with some free samples of Stanley Park Brewing’s new line of non-alcoholic beers.
Become a SPES member that day or sign up for membership on the SPES websiteto participate in a special tour through Stanley Park’s forest with Talaysay Tours. Members will join an Indigenous guide and cultural ambassador to learn about local plants harvested by First Nations, and hear stories of the land, people and Indigenous ways of living. Please note: This tour is first come, first served on the day. No registration. Max 20 people.
Candace Campo of Talaysay Tours
You can find a full schedule for the day online as well.
10:30am – 11:00am Indigenous Welcome with Talaysay Toursby a member of Skwxu7mesh Uxwumixw – Coast Salish people
10:30am – 1:00pm Invasive Plant Removal(drop in session sponsored by One Tree Planted)
11:00am – 12:30pm “Talking Trees Tour” with Talaysay Tours (SPES Members only): Learn about local plants harvested by Skwxu7mesh Uxwumixw – Coast Salish people, and hear stories of the land, people and Indigenous ways of living.
11:30am – noon Heron Walk: Look up and learn about the Great Blue Heron nesting colony. How many big blue eggs are up there right now?
1:00pm – 2:00pmConservation Projects Tour: Find out what SPES does to support wildlife and habitats in Stanley Park
2:00pm – 2:45pmForest Walk: Learn about the amazing plants and wildlife in Stanley Park
11:30pm – 1:00pm Wonders of Wetlands Tour: Explore Lost Lagoon and the important wetland habitat it provides for urban wildlife.
All dayCraft Table and Eco Games: Learn and play as you build your own hanging heron ornament or play some fun earth-focused games
Join SPES for a day of earth-friendly action and awareness and follow along on Facebook for the latest updates.
