1shareThe Honda Celebration of Light kicked off its 25th season last night with China up first in the world’s largest offshore fireworks competition. Vancouver PD estimates 250,000-260,000 people packed Vancouver beaches last night to take in the show that was preceded by an aerial display by stunt pilot “Super” Dave Mathieson. Team China Fireworks Photos […]

2sharesThere was only 11mm of rain recorded in June where the monthly normal is 54mm here in Raincouver. We’ve had extreme drought conditions but this morning, waking up to the pitter patter of rain drops outside our windows, Vancouverites have been (mostly) rejoicing. Some felt like this: While others welcomed the soaking: #Vancouver this morning. […]

1shareDo you love taking photos of your beautiful province for all the world to see? Then you might be interested in participating in a BC Day Instameet. On BC Day — Monday, August 3rd — Destination BC is teaming up with communities from Vancouver Island to the Rockies. You’re encouraged to meet up, take photos, […]

1shareFree lunchtime concerts have returned to the CBC Plaza on Hamilton Street, between Georgia and Robson, in Downtown Vancouver. CBC Musical Nooners take place every weekday from 12:00pm to 1:00pm through to August 21st, offering up free entertainment for your lunch break. Photo credit: Headwater on Flickr Remaining July Shows Thursday, July 23, 2015: Black […]

21sharesThe 27th annual Vancouver Queer Film Festival is coming up August 13th-23rd at the Vancouver Playhouse, Cineplex Odeon International Village and SFU Woodwards. Celebrating the best in independent queer cinema, this is the largest queer arts event in Western Canada and the second-largest film festival in Vancouver. Vancouver Queer Film Festival Over 80 films will […]

1shareI travel quite a bit and yet I haven’t encountered this decision before: What should I pack for a business conference during the day and a swamp tour by night? Next week I’m headed to New Orleans for the Sage Summit, featuring hundreds of sessions, 70 speakers, and endless networking opportunities along with some quintessential […]

68sharesEveryone loves Circle Craft! This is what I have learned over the years hosting event listings and contests for this anticipated local craft fair and market. Circle Craft and the Craft Council of BC are holding their third annual Circle Craft Summer Market this week at Jack Poole Plaza (next to the Olympic Cauldron) and […]

1shareTake the one of the most beautiful festivals setting in the world, add in tens of thousands of campers, some of the most talented musicians and artists that span dozen genres, a water slide, long table dinner, food trucks, craft beer, sunshine, and countless flower bandanas and you have a slight idea of the awesomeness […]

New Craft Beer Fest at the PNE for 2015 with 50 beers on tap from 30 local breweries in Vancouver and BC

SHOREFEST concert schedule and lineup ahead of the 2015 Honda Celebration of Light fireworks in Vancouver, BC