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Main Street Holiday Art Party

by Rebecca Bollwitt

0sharesDistrict Main is opening its doors to host a glittering holiday party for the Main Street community, and beyond, featuring the new solo exhibition “Precious Elements” by luxury hotel artist Lisa Penz. Step into a swanky winter wonderland (heated patio), sip on some signature cocktails and dance the night away. Main Street Holiday Art Party […]

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Carousel Theatre Presents A Charlie Brown Christmas: Win Tickets

Comments 75 by Rebecca Bollwitt

75sharesA Charlie Brown Christmas is coming to the Waterfront Theatre this Christmas to delight families with the wit, warmth and music of the beloved Peanuts special. Join Charlie Brown on his quirky journey as he tries to direct the school Christmas pageant. With some help from his friends and a ragged little tree, Charlie Brown […]

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Instagram Worthy: Alexandra Bridge

by Rebecca Bollwitt

3sharesIf you’ve ever been on a road trip through the Fraser Canyon then you’ve been past Spuzzum, the notoriously tiny town along Highway 1 that you can literally miss if you blink. Just past Spuzzum, 3.4km up the road to be exact, you’ll find Alexandra Bridge Provincial Park, and one of the most Instagram-worthy photo […]

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Eastside Culture Crawl: Win a Prize Pack

Comments 54 by Rebecca Bollwitt

54sharesVancouver’s beloved Eastside Culture Crawl is celebrating its 20th anniversary this weekend! The four-day celebration of visual arts, design, and crafts invites arts lovers into studios, homes, and garages throughout Vancouver’s Eastside community. Eastside Culture Crawl Drawing more than 25,000 visitors from across Metro Vancouver and beyond, the Crawl will treat visitors to an impressive […]

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The Harlequin Ducks of Stanley Park

by Guest Author

14sharesThis post has been contributed by Don Enright, Past President and Volunteer with the Stanley Park Ecology Society (“SPES”). I have been following SPES since I moved into the West End over a decade ago and I have been a member for four years. I wanted to offer the team an opportunity to share their […]

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CP Holiday Train to Visit Communities Across BC

by Rebecca Bollwitt

0shares​​18th edition of the CP Holiday Train is ready to support communities and raise awareness​ across Canada as it sets out to visit 150 communities and host free events in November and December. There are 16 stops in BC, from Revelstoke to Port Moody, with each featuring an opportunity to view the impressive train-long light […]

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Rogers Santa Claus Parade in Vancouver

by Rebecca Bollwitt

0sharesThe 13th annual Rogers Santa Claus Parade will hit the streets of Downtown Vancouver on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 12:00pm in support of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society. This festive event, including many local organizations and businesses, is the largest Christmas parade celebrated in Western Canada and is considered a kick-off to the […]

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Bear Creek Park Christmas Train

by Rebecca Bollwitt

0sharesSurrey’s Bear Creek Park Christmas Train opens for the season on December 9th, presenting a miniature railway tour winding through a holiday forest. Bear Creek Park Christmas Train Location: Bear Creek Park (13820 88 Ave, Surrey) Dates: Friday, December 9 to Sunday, January 1, 2017 (closed Christmas Day) Times: Open 10:00am to 4:00pm – last […]

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Surrey Tree Lighting Festival

by Rebecca Bollwitt

0sharesThe City of Surrey is set to kick off the Christmas season with the return of the Surrey Tree Lighting Festival on November 19th with free family fun and of course the lighting of a 55-foot Christmas tree – one of the tallest Christmas trees in Canada. Surrey Tree Lighting Festival Where: City Hall Plaza […]

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Vancouver Opera Presents Hansel and Gretel: Win Tickets

Comments 67 by Rebecca Bollwitt

67sharesVancouver Opera presents a new family-friendly production of Engelbert Humperdinck’s beloved fairytale opera Hansel and Gretel, featuring the enthralling larger-than-life puppet creations and costume design of world-famous Calgary-based Old Trout Puppet Workshop. Vancouver Opera Presents Hansel & Gretel The master artisans of Old Trout Puppet workshop have created an enchanting fairy-tale world of visual surprises […]

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