3sharesCelticFest Vancouver presents Celtic Village and Street Market this weekend at Robson Square and the Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza. The Celtic Village will be filled with music, dance, fun and frolic, food — and shopping, too. CelticFest Vancouver at Robson Square Friday March 17, 2017 12:00pm to 11:00pm ($10 cover charge beginning at 7:00pm) Saturday […]

0sharesFamilies and kids of all ages can expect to experience fun and enlightening activities this Spring Break at the Britannia Mine Museum with three weeks of workshops, interpretive talks, science experiments and a geoscience dig day from Monday, March 13, 2017 to Friday, March 31, 2017. Spring Break at Britannia Mine Museum We love the […]

0sharesThis Spring Break at the Richmond Olympic Experience (The Rox), kids 6-12 get in FREE with the purchase of an adult ticket, between March 11 and March 26, 2017! Spring Break at the Richmond Olympic Experience The Rox is the most interactive sports attraction in North America, hosting a highly interactive and dynamic visitor experience […]

1shareThis post has been contributed by Greg Hart, Urban Wildlife Programs Coordinator with the Stanley Park Ecology Society. Herons of Stanley Park For almost 100 years, herons have called Stanley Park “home”. The earliest known record of these magnificent birds dates back to a 1921 photo by Leonard Frank of a colony near Brockton Point. […]

15sharesThe Firehall Arts Centre is proud to produce and present Mary Vingoe’s Refuge from March 18th to April 1st, 2017. Refuge at the Firehall Arts Centre Where: The Firehall Arts Centre (280 East Cordova, Vancouver) When: Opening Night: March 22 at 8:00pm Previews: March 18, 8:00pm, March 19, 3:00pm, March 21, 7:00pm, March 22, 1:00pm […]

0sharesThis winter I partnered with SnowSeekers, with whom I have done a few fun assignments, to share their #SkiNorthBC stories from destinations in Northern BC. The team visited Powder King, Terrace, Smithers, Quesnel, Troll Ski Resort, spent 72 Hours in Smithers, explored Hudson Bay Mountain, and visited Terrace. The FINAL story is from SnowSeekers #SkiNorthBC […]

117sharesCanada’s largest artisan distillery event, BC Distilled, expands its festival with tastings at Legacy Liquor and a Distillers Dinner at Forage this year. BC Distilled Where: Croatian Cultural Centre (3520 Commercial Drive, Vancouver) When: Saturday, April 8, 2017 Trade Tasting: 2:30pm to 4:30pm Public Tasting: 6:00pm to 9:00pm Tickets: Available online now BC Distilled 2017 […]

0sharesRunners, rev your engines. Whether you’re eager to burn off some extra calories or are training for the fast-approaching race season, add some variety to your routine by exploring new trails in Coquitlam. Mundy Park One Coquitlam Park You’ve Got to Visit This Month One must-see destination is Mundy Park, which is luring runners and […]

0sharesAn escape to wilderness and panoramic views is so close to the city, and it’s even more accessible this Spring Break as the Sea to Sky Gondola offers up free admission for kids! Monday to Friday, March 13th to March 31st*, up to three children 12 and under accompanied by at least one adult, can […]

0shares There aren’t many instances when a high school teenager will attempt to look like an elementary student, but a serving of fries, a Triple O sauce–adorned hamburger, a treat, and a gold coin served up in a paper boat can be strong motivational factors. I was about 16 years old when my friends and […]