0sharesThey’re all jolly, sporting white beards, dressed in red and white, and have one incredible sweet tooth. You better watch out Vancouver, Santacon is coming to town. Photo credit: (Left) dennis (Right) Lin Hsin Yao on Flickr Santacon/Santarchy began in San Francisco 17 years ago when several dozen “Santas” went out on the town. Since […]

1shareYou probably don’t need me to tell you that the holiday season is here. And while everyone in Metro Vancouver enjoys Bright Nights in Stanley Park or the Festival of Lights at VanDusen Gardens, out here in the Northeast Sector we have some fabulous Christmas events of our own to mark the season. So if […]

323sharesGrouse Mountain is The Peak of Christmas this season with a handful of activities for families, even if you’re not a skier. Enjoy sleigh rides, outdoor ice skating, carollers, music, and visit with Santa himself until December 24, 2011. Photo credit: GrahamKing on Flickr Other special events include Breakfast with Santa from December 14th until […]

3sharesThe Burnaby Hospital Foundation is engaging the public with a festival holiday game in their latest fundraising effort. When you try your hand at the Rudolph Road Challenge online video game, funds will be donated to help get the hospital some critical equipment. It’s quick, fun, and at the end you can enter to win […]

29sharesWe Day is one of my favourite annual events. Their line-up of international guests is always impressive and the campaign not only raises millions of dollars for Free the Children, it also raises millions of volunteer hours. The event educates children and youth across Canada about global causes while also inspiring them to do what […]

1shareEvery now and then someone turns on their camera and captures a spectacular side of Vancouver in a new way. Everyday scenes become vibrant with music, time lapse effects, and even tilt-shift filters that make the city seem so small. It’s been a while since I flipped through Vimeo looking for local videos but I […]

0sharesThe historic Sapperton neighbourhood of New Westminster has undergone some dramatic changes over the last few years. From the addition of the Millenium Line SkyTrain, the successful Sapperton Days Festival, to the demolition of the Labbatt Brewery. Some businesses along East Columbia Street have closed their doors and many have opened, including Sapperton’s first Starbucks […]

189sharesDe Dutch Pannekoek House wants to know if you prefer your pannekoek sweet or savoury. Photo credit: VentureVancouver on Flickr Over the last month or so, and until December 24, 2011, they’re hosting a battle royale on their Facebook page to see if you are a fan of De Bakon vs Hashbrowns, Apples vs Blueberries, […]

0sharesChristmas at Canada Place presents the sold out Breakfast with Santa on December 17th and 18th. This popular event is complete with a hot breakfast buffet, performers, music, and of course the jolly old elf, Santa himself. Hundreds of children and their parents attend each year and net proceeds support the Strathcona Community Centre’s Food […]

79sharesThe Vancouver Trolley Company is filling up on holiday cheer as they host Karaoke Christmas tours this month. Vancouver Christmas Market. Photo credit: TheVancouverGuy on Flickr. Submitted to the Miss604 Flickr Pool. These special 3-hour expeditions around the city, suitable for the whole family, include stops at Bright Nights in Stanley Park, VanDusen’s Festival of […]