Fridays on Front return to New Westminster’s historic Front Street this summer with a car-free, family-friendly, admission free event with food trucks, live music, and artisan goods from New West Craft.
Fridays on Front in New Westminster
Where: 600 Block of Front Street, Downtown New West When: July 6 – August 24, 2018 every Friday night 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Thanks to Steel & Oak Brewing Co, grab your favourite brew or a glass of wine and wander the fully-licensed Front Street and its relaxed waterfront vibe while also trying out our guest brewery line-up rotating each week.
Visit some of the great local businesses situated on Front Street and explore some new & old favourites; including Antique Alley Movie Props, The Wine Factory, Rain City Juicery, Old Crow Coffee Co., Westley’s Military Surplus, Hive City, Quay Pacific Property Management, Army & Navy, Columbia Integrated Health and Sugarrays Boxing.
Fridays on Front is presented by Douglas College and produced by the Downtown New West
BIA in partnership with the City of New Westminster, the Arts Council of New Westminster,
New West Craft and Steel & Oak Brewing Co. Major community sponsors are Strong
Side Conditioning, Bosa Development and the Port of Vancouver.
This weekend Miss604 is proud to sponsor Lynn Valley Days on Friday and Saturday. There’s also Father’s Day on Sunday, and the following list of things to do in Vancouver this weekend:
Celebrate Canada’s birthday with over 100,000 others at one of the country’s largest Canada Day festivals at Surrey Canada Day.
Surrey Canada Day
Where: Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre in Cloverdale (176 St & 64 Ave) When: Sunday, July 1, 2018 10:00am to 11:00pm (fireworks at 10:30pm) Admission: FREE! You can also purchase tickets for the midway rides, and snacks from the many food trucks and vendors on site.
Presented by Coast Capital Savings, this year’s free family-friendly event—featuring an amusement park, midway games and interactive activities for all ages—is expected to be the largest Canada Day event in Western Canada, welcoming over 100,000 throughout the day.
Surrey Canada Day Lineup
Serena Ryder and Brett Kissel will headline Surrey Canada Day 2018!
Additional musical guests include Toque, Warren Dean Flandez, DJ Flipout and Krystle Dos Santos. New to the event this year is the Maple Leaf Stage presented by Tim Hortons, featuring performances by emerging Surrey talent. Additional features include an Indigenous Village, drone racing, amusement rides, food trucks and a kid’s zone.
Win a Meet & Greet With Serena Ryder
A lucky Miss604 reader and a guest will be able to attend a meet & greet with headliner Serena Ryder at Surrey Canada Day! Here’s how you can enter to win:
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Wednesday, June 20, 2018.
You know that feeling when you find a perfect camping spot? It’s a combination of “vacation mode: activated” and feeling like you won the jackpot. When I first laid eyes on campsite 55 at China Creek Campground in Port Alberni, it was love at first sight.
China Creek Campground
I spent the day at China Creek researching this post for ZenSeekers. We arrived by water with a fresh haul of crab (thanks to Action Packed Charters), cooked it up over at the campground, went for a hike, and savoured the coastal ruggedness of the area in a campsite with full amenities.
Enjoy the Water
The Alberni Inlet is 25km of pure Pacific Ocean goodness, bordering China Creek Campground. Enjoy the beach, hire a charter to go fishing our touring, or take a SUP or kite surfing lesson from Wind Ryder right at the marina.
Get Above the Inlet
Hike the Alberni Inlet Trail setting out from China Creek Campground. Stage One is Port Alberni to China Creek, and Stage Two of the popular hiking destination sets out right from the campground. Just 30 minutes up the trail and you’ll get some epic views from above Underwood Cove.
Quality Time in Your Campsite
Pick a full service hook-up site for your RV or pitch a tent between towering Douglas Firs. Roast marshmallows by the fire after the kids get back from the playground, and enjoy some quality family time in a beautifully natural setting. The reason #55 is my fave? You have no neighbours! There’s the ocean on one side (your own private beach access) and forest on the other.
Search #ExplorePortAlberni for more travel inspiration. Be sure to tag #ExplorePortAlberni while checking out the region. You might just be featured on our social media channels!
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by Rebecca BollwittDisclosure: Sponsored Post — Sponsored by Petcurean Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.
Earlier this season, local rescue centres in BC were encouraged to nominate a deserving pup and now between June 11 & 17, 2018, you can vote for which deserving rescue dog you want to win a lifetime supply of Petcurean dog food. The winner will also receive a 500lb donation of pet food to the shelter or rescue group and the opportunity to be included in a future marketing campaign.
Petcurean’s Uplift the Underdog
Voting is now open via Petcurean’s Facebook and Instagram accounts. You also have the chance to win simply by voting! Three randomly-selected voters will each win a 25lb bag of any Petcurean recipe of their choice (open to Canadian and US residents only).
Finalists:
Lulu:
10 yrs old going on 2, she’s a massive bundle of energy who’s been waiting 4 years to find her forever home.
Cranston:
An old dog that still has a few tricks, a love bug who’ll be an amazing, fun companion if you look past his age.
Floyd:
This gentle giant has overcome a mountain of hurt and has a mountain of love to give to you.
Clutch:
Don’t let the wheelchair fool you! He’ll race in and grab your heart if you let him.
Ali Larter:
Blind – yes. Does it stop her – NO! Energetic and full of love – heck yes!
Mia:
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and Mia knows her forever family will see the true beauty inside her.
Buckley:
He’s overcome digestive challenges, now his only challenge is to find his forever home.
Asher:
His sweet and gentle nature triumphs over his allergies and signs of an abusive past.
All eight finalists will receive a year’s supply of Petcurean dog food, free doggie grooming, 500lb donation of pet food and a Petcurean gift basket filled with supplies, toys and more.
The dog that receives the most comments and likes over one week will be awarded the grand prize of a lifetime supply of Petcurean dog food.
You can participate and help raise awareness of the need to adopt “underdogs” who are traditionally less likely to get chosen due to age, appearance, or other issues. Let’s look beyond these so-called imperfections and focus on the amazing heart and spirit of the dogs, so they can find the loving homes they deserve.
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