Western Canada’s largest pet show, the Pet Lover Show, returns to TRADEX in Abbotsford for the 7th year, February 23 & 24, 2019. This event provides visitors with the latest and greatest for their favourite furry, feathered and scaly best friends.

Women’s Collective is a series of inspirational Fireside Chats, the third of which will take place on January 30th with Hon. Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia in conversation with Lien Yeung of CBC.

Powell River Film Festival happening February 8 to February 17, 2019 at the historic Patricia Theatre. Screening an eclectic mix of international, Canadian and locally-produced films guaranteed to delight any discerning film buff who’s looking for something different.

The 27th annual Whistler Pride and Ski Festival returns to Whistler January 20 to 27, 2019. As one of the largest gay and lesbian ski weeks in North America, the festival brings a schedule packed with skiing and snowboarding, parties, daily après, a comedy night, and its signature pride ski parade.

The next adults-only Vancouver Aquarium After Hours event takes place on Valentine’s Day, making for a fun – and very unique – date night out.

I have dug around a bit more to find a few more Public Domain gems within the city archives’ vast collections, which you are free to use! Here are some of my favourites and just for fun, I’ve positioned them with some current Google Street View images for a Then and Now effect

Experience unique waterfront attractions showcasing art, history, crafts, science and performances during Winter Wander at Vanier Park on February 2, 2019. Visit the Vancouver Maritime Museum, the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, the City of Vancouver Archives, Bard on the Beach and more!

The Polygon Gallery, in collaboration with the Blueridge Chamber Music Society, will be staging a performance of Musicircus on Sunday, January 13, 2019. Written in 1967 by legendary composer John Cage.

The 9th annual Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival partners with some of the city’s best chocolatiers, pastry shops, bakeries, cafes, gelato and ice cream makers to offer up delicious drinks and snacks that will warm you up this season – supporting 3 great local causes.

SilverStar Mountain Resort is offering up the ultimate contest – Experience the Okanagan – a three-season prize worth over $7,500, and it’s a fun lover’s dream.