92sharesBrentwood in Burnaby is hosting a full schedule of holiday entertainment, complete with choir music, live performers, and of course visits with Santa. Holiday Entertainment at Brentwood Saturday Activities Coming up on December 19th, from 12:00pm to 2:00pm, enjoy aerial performances, balloon artisans, holiday stilt walkers, cotton candy artisans, live canvas painter, 2 DJs, and […]

4sharesI’m pretty sure that when I’m traveling you are able to tell where I’m from with just one look. My usual wardrobe consists of a Vancouver Whitecaps FC t-shirt, a local craft brewery hoodie, or my Ole Originals “VAN” shirt. If you also want to show everyone that you love where you’re from, here are […]

1share“When it’s ugly and raining in the (Fraser) Valley, and you think there’s no where to go or nothing to do, chances are Manning has snow – and it’s a winter wonderland up here.” Robyn Barker is one of the many friendly faces I met this past weekend at Manning Park — a Provincial Park […]

74sharesReturning for its 7th holiday season, prestigious local dance organization Goh Ballet presents The Nutcracker at The Centre. Since premiering in 2009, the production of this masterpiece has given tens of thousands of audience members the opportunity to be swept away by this world-famous Christmas story. Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker Where: The Centre (777 Homer […]

5sharesAfter crossing the country from Montreal and visiting 150 communities, the CP Holiday Train will finish its journey in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows (December 18th), ending in Port Coquitlam and Port Moody (December 19th). View the impressive train-long light displays and enjoy a free concert at each stop. CP Holiday Train Comes to the […]

1shareWhat’s better than a FREE hockey game? One that also gives back to fans to thank them for attending! The Langley Rivermen are hosting their annual RIVMAS celebration for three home games: December 18-20, 2015. December 18, 2015 vs. Powell River: Free admission plus $5 merchandise voucher. Each fan that attends the game will receive […]

1shareBritannia Mine Museum, just under 1 hour from Vancouver up the scenic Sea to Sky Highway, is hosting a Victorian-themed Dickens Christmas. This national historic site will feature a whimsical miniature village display for the holidays, visits with Santa, and more! Dickens Christmas at Britannia Mine Museum The Victorian-themed Dickens Christmas’ miniature ceramic village window […]

46sharesThe Vancouver Giants are known for their hockey with heart and nothing can make any Grinch’s heart grow 3 sizes like the Teddy Bear Toss. This holiday tradition (presented by TELUS) will take place on Friday, December 18, 2015 when the Giants take on the Everett Silvertips. Vancouver Giants Teddy Bear Toss Fans are encouraged […]

2sharesThis post has been contributed by Samuel Cousins, Stewardship Coordinator Stanley Park Ecology Society (“SPES”). I have been following SPES since I moved into the West End a decade ago and I have been a member for three years. I wanted to offer the team an opportunity to share their news, events, and work so […]

1shareWhat I have learned over the years, through covering events like We Day in Vancouver, is that it’s equally important to give and act locally as well as globally. This Christmas, you can select a gift that will be much more than a box wrapped with a bow under the tree. You can help children […]