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by Rebecca BollwittDisclosure: Review — Admission pass was covered by Tourism Vancouver. Not a paid post. Views are my own. Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.
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To ring in June as the unofficial “Attractions Month in Vancouver”, the city’s exceptional attractions and sightseeing businesses have put together an array of exclusive offers available for reservations now. Locals who also book a stay at participating downtown hotels will receive an attractions voucher valued at up to $75, for their adventures in and around the city.
Attractions Month in Vancouver
#LoveToExplore is the next phase of the #LoveVancouver promotion launched earlier this year by Tourism Vancouver, designed to inspire residents to rediscover our world-renowned city and the incredible experiences available right here at home.
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Photowalk
I haven’t been to the North Shore in months so I thought for my own local attraction experience, I would head over to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. Right now, you can get a free child admission for every adult admission to the park. Reservations required: Email info[at]capbridge.com or call (604) 985-7474 and quote TVAN135).
Had a lot of fun with my sister – and it’s easy to avoid crowds with all the protocols in place
Vancouver’s world-class attractions and unique experiences are critical to the rebuild of the city’s visitor economy. Tourism Vancouver states that prior to the pandemic, anchor attractions in Vancouver welcomed over 6 million visitors per year and generated an estimated $256 million in gate revenues. More than ever, the city’s tourism industry depends on residents taking advantage of these special offers and supporting local businesses throughout this upcoming summer.
Residents looking for up-to-the minute information are encouraged to connect with the Tourism Vancouver Virtual Visitor Centre. Members of the team are ready to connect through the “Live Chat” feature and share fresh ideas to help planning their trip to Vancouver this summer.
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At Performance Works, audiences of 40 will be permitted at the free daytime shows (2:30pm, June 25-July 4) and the evening ticketed events (8:00pm, June 25-July 4, 2021).
At The Ironworks, audiences of 25 will be permitted at the free daytime shows (4:30pm, June 25-July 4) and the evening ticketed events (9:00pm, June 25-July 4, 2021).
Events at the Western Front, Tom Lee Music and Pyatt Hall, as well as the International Streaming Series, will remain virtual.
Seating arrangements and physical distancing will be in full compliance with PHO guidelines and will be strictly enforced. Festival safety plans are available on the Coastal Jazz & Blues Society website’s Attending a Show page along with helpful information about pre-sales, registering for tickets, and more.
Patrons must register for these tickets in advance in order to comply with contact tracing and safety protocols. Tickets WILL NOT be available at the venue. Tickets will be available to the general public on Saturday, June 19 at 10:00am. Registration and ticket purchases can be made online by navigating to the individual show page.
The TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival, Vancouver’s signature Festival, celebrates its 35th edition this summer from Friday, June 25 to Sunday, July 4. The 2021 Festival includes performances by British Columbia’s plethora of talented artists; streams from New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Amsterdam, and Paris; free online workshops; club performances; talks; and a continued partnership with North Shore Jazz. All streamed performances will be available to view on Coastal Jazz & Blues Society’s YouTube channel from broadcast date to 11:59pm PT on July 6, 2021.
Vancouver Pride Society has announced its full schedule for the 2021 #ChooseYourPride celebrations. While acknowledging that Pride doesn’t look the same for all community members, the organization is hosting more than 60 events including in-person and digital experiences taking place July 3 to August 3, 2021.
When: July 3 to August 3, 2021 Where: Various locations across Vancouver and online Tickets/Registration: Ranging from $0–$10 available online starting June 28, 2021 at 10:00am
As one of the first in-person Summer festivals since COVID hit in 2020, Vancouver Pride Society will bring the pandemic-friendly VanPrideFest to Jonathan Rogers Park in Mount Pleasant from July 30 to August 1, 2021. The series of free open-air programming with community partners offers ten different time slots dedicated to the specificities of the local 2SLGBTQAI+ community. The event is free but registration is required so organizers are able to comply with all provincial health orders.
For the first time this year, organizers are bringing a series of COVID-safe Pride Lounges to Vancouver Downtown, which will pop across from Jim Deva Plaza, Stanley Park Brewpub, and šxʷƛ̓ ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square at the Vancouver Art Gallery. Attendees will be able to book a time slot for up to six people within their bubble in advance and enjoy drinks under the summer sky with lounge-style entertainment.
While we are now free to move about the province and leave our region for recreational purposes, there’s a great lineup of events and things to do in Vancouver this weekend as usual! Here’s what’s happening around town this Friday to Sunday:
After a year of innovation, digital recording and virtual performances, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (“VSO”) and Vancouver Civic Theatres (“VCT”) welcome back the first live audiences to the historic Orpheum Theatre in over a year for four performances on June 19 and 26, 2021.
VSO Hosts First In-Person Concert of 2021
When: Saturday June 19 at 10:10am & 2:40pm & Saturday June 26 at 10:10am & 2:40pm
Where: Orpheum Theatre (601 Smithe St, Vancouver)
Tickets: Members of the public can enter to win tickets to the June 19 performances via an online entry form
Following the announcement of BC’s successful move to Phase 2 of the COVID-19 Reopening Plan, the VSO will perform four concerts for fifty person audiences, in compliance with provincial health orders. The audience will include front-line workers, members of the media, special guests, and lucky members of the public who can enter a draw to win seats at the performances.
“There has been so much sacrifice this year on so many fronts. We are grateful to everyone who is working to bring us all through this pandemic. The VSO lives to connect people through music. We are overjoyed that are we now taking the first steps towards normalcy,” says Angela Elster, President & CEO of the VSO.
The four concerts, taking place in the morning and afternoon of June 19 and 26, each feature a different program. Highlights include a performance by the iconic Canadian singer/songwriter Steven Page, a quartet for four violas including VSO’s new principal violist Hung-Wei Huang, and a concerto for seven wind instruments and string orchestra by Swiss composer Frank Martin.
The VSO and the VCT will follow all government guidelines and will ask audience members to maintain social distancing and wear a mask at all times when inside the theatre. There will be additional health and safety guidelines provided to guests before the concert. Performances will be recorded for distribution at a later date.
