Plan a family getaway to ancient Egypt… in Victoria! Hop a ferry or floatplane this summer and visit Egypt: The Time of Pharaohs, the latest exhibition at the Royal BC Museum.
Egypt: The Time of Pharaohs at the Royal BC Museum
- Where: Royal BC Museum (675 Belleville St, Victoria)
- When: On now until December 31, 2018
Summer Hours (May 18 – October 6, 2018)
Sunday to Thursday 10:00am to 5:00pm
Friday & Saturday 10:00am to 10:00pm
- Admission: Adult (19+) $26.95; Senior (65+) $18.95; Youth (6-18) $16.95; Student (19+ w/ ID) $18.95; Child (3-5) Free
Drawn from the collections of some of the world’s most prestigious museums, the exhibition makes its North American debut in Victoria and will be on view until December 31, 2018. Artifacts have been carefully selected from four key ancient Egyptian collections: the Egyptian Museum in Berlin, Roemer- und Pelizaeus-Museum in Hildesheim, Gustav Lübcke Museum in Hamm and University Museum of Aberdeen.
“Much of what we know and see of ancient Egypt we owe to the vision and work of generations of archaeologists from all over the world,” said Royal BC Museum CEO Prof. Jack Lohman. “Their efforts contribute to our knowledge of a civilization that marks the dawn of the human spirit.”
Egypt: The Time of Pharaohs starts with the Nile, whose fertile beds allowed the civilization to grow and flourish, before delving into the complex religion and death rituals. The exhibition showcases the most impressive and intriguing Pharaohs, along with information about the scribes and writing that enabled their empires.
This depiction of an immensely conservative society, riven by tensions between the royal society and the periphery, is illustrated with more than 300 original artifacts. A 12th dynasty wooden tomb with rare illustrations and texts, on loan from University Museum of Aberdeen will impress Egyptologists and amateur enthusiasts alike. Another highlight is a sculpture of the head of Hatshepsut, a female Pharaoh, from her temple complex at Deir El Bahari.
Families will enjoy this interactive exhibition with lots to touch, play with and learn. Kids will be able to check out scale-model replicas of famous pyramid complexes, play games and experience cutting-edge multimedia.
The Royal BC Museum is my #1 spot to visit in Victoria, with its permanent exhibits like the First Peoples Gallery, Natural History Gallery, and the Modern History Gallery among many more. Also check out the Museum Shop, Helmcken House & St. Ann’s Schoolhouse, the National Geographic Store, IMAX, and even a Food Truck Festival!
Follow the Royal BC Museum on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and the tag #RBCMEgypt for more information.
City foodies might be used to a four-top with photo-ready lighting and Instagram accounts set to fire off stories and pics of the latest, hippest culinary trend. However I invite everyone to walk the orchards, stroll the vines, and sample the sweet flavours of the Okanagan in Summerland, BC.
Foodie Fun in Summerland
On assignment for ZenSeekers, wherein I ate my fair share of candies and generously stacked ice cream cones, I discovered that beyond the orchards and vines, there was a longstanding tradition of local, organic, and downright delicious baking and cooking. Continue reading this post ⟩⟩
Watch the 2018 World Cup at the Vancouver Alpen Club, live and on the big screen with fans and supporters from around the globe.
World Cup at the Vancouver Alpen Club
Where: Vancouver Alpen Club (4875 Victoria Dr, Vancouver)
When: June 17th, June 23rd and June 27th
Tickets: General admission $5; VIP $30 includes premium seat, a food special and a beer, as well as the Erdinger special edition soccer glass. There will be no cover for the restaurant, which will be family-friendly. First come, first served. Members and guests only.
The food special will be Erdinger German Wheat Beer, Sauerkraut & Bratwurst for $16. Enjoy entertainment, a DJ, beer service starting at 9:00am, and door prizes.
GERMANY VS. MEXICO
Sunday, June 17, 2018 8:00am (doors 7:30am)
GERMANY VS. SWEDEN
Saturday, June 23, 2018 11:00am (doors 10:30am)
GERMANY VS. SOUTH KOREA
Wednesday, June 27, 2018 7:00am (doors 6:30am)
Win Tickets
I have two VIP tickets to give away to the Germany vs Mexico match viewing on June 17th. Here’s how you can enter to win:
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I will draw two winners at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Thursday, June 7, 2018. Check out the Facebook event for more information and updates and follow the Vancouver Alpen Club on Facebook and Twitter.
Update The winner is Gareth L!
Vancouver’s own Little Italy is hosting the annual Italian Day on the Drive festival on June 10th, celebrating Italian culture, heritage and respective immigrant contributions in Vancouver. This festival transforms Commercial Drive into a lively 14 block, vehicle free, celebration and community festa!
Italian Day on the Drive
Where: Commercial Drive, Vancouver
When: Sunday, June 10, 2018 – 12:00pm to 8:00pm
Admission: FREE
120 street participants, comprised of partners, merchants, vendors and community organizations – and an estimated 200,000+ attendees of all ages and cultures will come together for a day of fun on Commercial Drive.
Since Italian Day’s return in 2010, the event today represents the largest one day cultural street festival in Vancouver – and perhaps in Canada. A festive community embrace, The Drive comes alive in green, white and red with piazza style animated zones, live music, food, patios, fashion, retail vendors, vehicles, activities, children’s zones and more.
This year, the Consulate General of Italy in Vancouver, together with the Italian Day Festival Society, are proud to present one of Italy’s most creative artists and innovative singer-songwriters of his time – Edoardo Bennato, whose music is distinguished in an imaginative blend of blues and rock’ n roll, with folk influences and even opera; and who will be performing live in concert with his 10-piece band on the Grandview Park stage at 4:45pm
On Saturday, June 9th enjoy Whitecaps Italian Heritage Night when Vancouver takes on Orlando City at BC Place. View these events and more on the Italian Day website.
Follow Italian Day on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more information.
In the heart of Downtown Surrey, you can pull up a chair and have a seat at The Long Long Table for a special event this summer. This unique dining experience invites you to dine with family, friends, your community, and perhaps some new faces that you can share a story with or two while you enjoy a cosmopolitan culinary journey.
The Long Long Table at Surrey Civic Plaza
When: Tuesday, June 26, 2018, 5:00pm reception, 6:15pm dinner
Where: Surrey Civic Plaza (13450 104 Ave)
Tickets: $40 each and available online now.
Enjoy local entertainment and a finely crafted five-course dinner prepared by Civic Hotel’s renowned chef Ranjeev Arora. Each course is created using fresh local ingredients that celebrate Surrey’s diversity.
At the start of the meal, you will be greeted with a delicious assortment of appetizers. From port gelée to baked beet salad with bird eye chili dressing, there will be a variety of flavours to suit your taste. The main course will be a Cuban marinate flank steak paired with sage sweet potato whip and chimichurri. You will finish off with Cointreau crème brulée for dessert.
Savour and connect with this opportunity to network with Surrey business owners, restaurant proprietors, families and friends.
For more information, follow the Downtown Surrey BIA on Twitter and Facebook.
