PlayDome at BC Place for Spring Break 2018

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt Monday, February 26th, 2018 — 8:09am PST

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PlayDome returns for Spring Break as Western Canada’s largest indoor carnival, running for six fun-filled days with carnival rides, games and sweet treats. It will host over 45 rides and attractions all under one roof, providing tons of indoor family fun.

PlayDome at BC Place for Spring Break

Where: BC Place Stadium
When: Wednesday, March 28, 2018 to Monday, April 2, 2018
Hours: Open daily from 10:30am to 9:00pm (until 6:00pm on Sunday)

Ride Alien Abduction, Mini Jets, the Sizzler, Tornado, Sooper Jet Coaster and more!

An event for the entire family, children under 2 are admitted for free and Spectator Guest Passes are available for adults who chose to accompany children on a limited number of rides. Purchase your tickets online this year to save on Dome Passes, Ultimate Passes and Guest Passes.

Online Pre-Purchase Tickets:
*excluding GST. All fees included.
$29.95 Dome Pass (valid for full day, all rides)
$49.00 Ultimate Pass (6-days, all rides)
$9.95 Guest Pass (required to enter as a spectator. Limited rides available)

Regular Prices (at the door):
$33.35 Dome Pass (valid for full day, all rides)
$61.90 Ultimate Pass (6-days, all rides)
$14.29 Guest Pass (required to enter as a spectator. Limited rides available)
**Children under 2 years old admitted free (for safety reasons, they are not permitted to ride)

For groups of 10 or more contact: Group Sales at 604 252 3663 or [email protected]. Find more information phone (604) 669-2300. Follow BC Place on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter following the tag #PlayDome for updates.

Vancouver Snow Day 50-100 Years Ago

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt Friday, February 23rd, 2018 — 5:02pm PST

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Are you a Vancouverite who rejoices and busts out their skis on a snow day, or one that hunkers down for a quiet day with mittened hands clasping hot chocolate? Perhaps you’re out with the kids, flying down a local hill on a crazy carpet. The city is slowly going to sleep as a cold, white blanket tucks it in for the weekend but I wanted to showcase some photos from the City of Vancouver Archives:

Vancouver Snow Day 50-100 Years Ago

Peter Pantages founded the Vancouver Polar Bear Swim Club in 1920. Here he is in 1927, on the beach in December. Vancouver Archives# CVA 99-1786.

A grand old time at Grouse Mountain in 1929. Vancouver Archives# CVA 99-2000.

This cool couple and their dog, 1910 on Waterloo and West 4th. Vancouver Archives# CVA 7-35.

Proof that Vancouverites have always used umbrellas in the snow. Granville at Pender, 1936. Vancouver Archives# 677-276.1.

Rugby at Brockton Point, Stanley Park, in the snow, 1902. Vancouver Archives# CVA 103-11.

Military 68th C.F.A. snowball fight outside the Exhibition Building in 1917. Vancouver Archives# CVA 99-591.

Hastings Street streetcars in the snow, 1937. Vancouver Archives# CVA 260-788.

Kudos to Mrs. Quiney for getting a chilly photo with Theresa, James, Ken and Rose in 1911 on Pender St and Ingleton Ave. Vancouver Archives# CVA 7-10.

Hanging out in the Strathcona streets, 1920. Vancouver Archives# CVA 1376-239.

These folks posed with a giant fallen tree in Lynn Valley, with a 13′ diameter, in 1905. Vancouver Archives# Tr P55

And finally, we also had an epic Empire Stadium ski jump back in the 50s. Vancouver Archives# 2008-022.007.

Want to browse more photos from the archives? Check out these posts »

Vinoscenti Vineyards Presents: European Wine & Culture 2018

Comments 35 by Rebecca Bollwitt Thursday, February 22nd, 2018 — 2:48pm PST

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Ring in spring at a local winery, with the German flare of the Vancouver Alpen Club. Vinoscenti Vineyards presents a celebration of European Wine and Culture complete with German wine, charcuterie, dinner, dancing, and entertainment among the vines.

Vinoscenti Vineyards Presents: European Wine & Culture

Where: Vinoscenti Vineyards (15560 Colebrook Rd, Surrey)
When: Wednesday, March 21, 2018 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Register: $65 per person, available online now! Call (778) 575-5885 for inquiries in the meantime.

Included in the cover charge is a complementary German wine, a charcuterie buffet, and a short introductory presentation on German culture and wines given by the owner, Wine & Spirits Educator and Specialist Dr. Clinton Lee. This will be followed by dinner.

On the Vinoscenti Vineyards veranda, the Vancouver Alpen Club will be serving up German Bretzeln, Weisswurst Sausages, Sauerkraut and cheese cake.

Vinoscenti Vineyards Vines

Guests can eat while enjoying some German music, and the lovely views from the deck. At 8:15pm, The Alpen Platters will perform a traditional (and really entertaining) Schuhplattler dance. They’ll also host a fun Q/A game that will give guests the opportunity to win tasty prizes.

Win Tickets

I have a pair of tickets to give away to this event! Here’s how you can enter to win:

Leave a comment on this post (1 entry)
Click below to get another entry by posting on Twitter:

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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Thursday, March 1, 2018. Must be 19+. Please enjoy responsibly.

Follow Vinoscenti Vineyards on Facebook and Twitter for more information.

Update The winner is Adea!

JUNO Cup Presented by CBC Sports

Add a Comment by Rebecca Bollwitt Thursday, February 22nd, 2018 — 11:27am PST

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One of the things I love move about the JUNO Awards, on top of celebrating the best in Canadian music, is that whenever they roll into their host city, plenty of concerts, activities, and fun things happen during JUNO Week (this year’s being March 19-25 in Vancouver). The event announcements keep coming and today’s news is about the 15th annual JUNO Cup presented by CBC Sports.

15th Annual JUNO Cup Presented by CBC Sports

When: Friday, March 23, 2018 at 7:3pm
Where: Bill Copeland Sports Centre (3676 Kensington Ave, Burnaby)
Tickets: Individual tickets to the JUNO Cup are priced at $20 (plus fees). Tickets are available online. $15 tickets (plus fees) are available when purchasing 10 or more, with all proceeds benefiting MusiCounts.

NHL Legends Team

BJ MacDonald (Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks), Danielle Dube (Canadian National Women’s Hockey team), Gary Nylund (Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks, New York Islanders), Kyle Wellwood (Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, San Jose Sharks, Winnipeg Jets), Paul Reinhart (Atlanta Flames, Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks), Cliff Ronning (Vancouver Canucks), Dave Babych (Vancouver Canucks), Jyrki Lumme (Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs), Kirk McLean (Vancouver Canucks), Troy Crowder (New Jersey Devils, LA Kings, Vancouver Canucks) and Brad Dalgarno (New York Islanders).

Musicians Team

Aaron Pritchett, Adrian Sutherland (Midnight Shine), Barney Bentall, Bobby Martin (James Barker Band), Chuck Keeping (Big Wreck), Cosmo Ferraro (Ferraro), Darryl James (The Strumbellas), Dean Back (Theory), Doug Elliott (Odds), Dustin Bentall, James Barker (James Barker Band), Jay Bodner (Indian City), JJ Shiplett, Kendel Carson, Matt Sobb (MonkeyJunk), Michael Hollett, Nancy Mike (The Jerry Cans), Sam Polley, Shawn Hook, Victor Micallef (The Tenors), Jim Cuddy (Blue Rodeo), Dallas Smith, Chad Brownlee, Craig Northey (Odds), Devin Cuddy and Grant Lawrence (The Smugglers, CBC Music).

Taking place during JUNO Week, this annual celebrity hockey game has raised over $840,000 for MusiCounts. The charity associated with CARAS puts instruments in the hands of kids who need them most and supports music education initiatives across Canada.

JUNO Week in Vancouver takes place March 19-25, 2018, culminating with the awards gala. This will be the fourth time that Vancouver will host Canada’s Music Awards ceremony; shows previously took place in 1991, 1998, and 2009. Follow the JUNO Awards online with the tag #JUNOS on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Things to do in Vancouver This Weekend

Add a Comment by Rebecca Bollwitt Thursday, February 22nd, 2018 — 10:18am PST

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It’s show season in more ways than one with the BC Home + Garden Show and Pet Lovers Show this weekend, plus plenty of performances on theatre stages. Here’s your full list of events and activities around Metro Vancouver: