The Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler kick off this weekend with an opening ceremony on Saturday at BC Place, followed by eight days of international competition. If you’re not in the sporting venues, the next best place to cheer on the teams and get into the Invictus spirit is at the Village in Vancouver.
The Vancouver Invictus Village at Vancouver Convention Centre and the Whistler Invictus Village (located in five areas throughout Whistler Village) will be the heart of the Games, featuring interactive exhibits, competitor meet-and-greets, live entertainment, medal celebrations, live action sport screens and more. All with free admission.
Invictus Games Village in Vancouver
The Vancouver Invictus Village will be located at the Vancouver Convention Centre (West) on the downtown waterfront. It will run daily from February 9–16 with booths and stage programming open 11:00am to 7:00pm with extended hours until 10:00pm on select dates for live broadcasts of sports finals.
This weekend the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler kick-off with a star-studded opening ceremony at BC Place, and Black History Month activities continue. Find these events and many more fun things to do around Vancouver in this weekend’s list:
Let’s Hear It BC is a Juno Awards concert series that will be touring to cities around BC ahead of the JUNOS in Vancouver on March 30th. In Terrace, Prince George, Kelowna, Surrey, Victoria, and Nanaimo you can free enjoy performances from a diverse lineup of BC artists and genres.
Juno Awards Concert Series Around BC
These events are an opportunity for music lovers across BC to come together and celebrate the incredible talent thriving within their communities. From emerging artists to established acts, Let’s Hear It BC is a testament to the province’s vibrant and diverse music scene.
All are welcome to join the 34th annual Women’s Memorial March in Vancouver, alongside Indigenous leaders and the community to honour the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people (MMIWG2S+). This is an opportunity to come together to grieve the loss of beloved sisters and relatives in the Downtown Eastside.
The march includes several stops to commemorate where women were last seen or found, with moments of quiet reflection and traditional medicine practices.
Location: Main St and Hastings St, Vancouver
The Women’s Memorial March began in 1992 in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside on unceded xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) territories. It was established by the family and friends who wanted to ensure their loved ones who were missing and murdered were not forgotten. Hundreds march each year on Valentine’s Day to commemorate the women we have lost and demand action to end the ongoing genocide.
The crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people (MMIWG2S+) affects many families and communities. Indigenous women and girls experience much higher rates of violence than other women in Canada. This crisis is connected to a long history of colonialism. Read more about Why We March from the YWCA.
This is a solemn event. Branding, organizational logos or promotional materials should not be brought. Be supportive, and present. There will also be a community feast at the Japanese Hall (487 Alexander St, Vancouver) from 4:00pm-5:00pm to share a meal in solidarity with Indigenous communities. Staying for the entire event is a meaningful way to show respect and solidarity.
The FVDED in the Park lineup is here, for the dance party of the summer! Following the massive success of last year’s sold-out weekend, this year’s festival promises an unparalleled celebration of electronic music with a world-class roster of artists.
Blueprint Events and Live Nation Canada have announced the return of one of western Canada’s largest music festivals with headliners Tiësto and Zedd. Joining them are some of the biggest names across House, Dubstep, Amapiano, Trap and more including Kaytranada, Disclosure, Subtronics, Sammy Virji, RL Grime, and Uncle Waffles.
Swedish House Mafia – FVDED in the Park 2024 – John Biehler for Miss604
