36sharesAugust, 2016:There will be a family event (plus camping) at Aldergrove Regional Park on August 13th August 11, 2015: The Perseid Meteor Shower will peak on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. Even though the peak occurs overnight Aug. 11 to Aug. 13, the meteors will be showering until Aug. 24. This is the time frame that […]

1shareThis year I finally got John out on the water to try kayaking and since he did so well, I decided to sign us up for the annual Kayak for a Cure happening August 29th. Kayak for a Cure is a North America-wide campaign that gets folks out on the water in support of the […]

57sharesAboriginal Tourism BC presents Klahowya Village in Stanley Park until September 12, 2010. Occupying the space around the miniature railway and children’s farmyard, Klahowya Village involves artisans (wood carving, weaving, bark biting), interpretive tours, activities, food, crafts, entertainment, and the Spirit Catcher Train. One of the artisans on site is Todd DeVries who does cedar […]

8sharesThe Chinatown Festival this weekend will be celebrating the 125th anniversary of Vancouver’s Chinatown. Given that the City of Vancouver is only 124, it’s important to get to know this historic community. 500 block of Carrall near Pender. 1900s. Archives item# CVA 677-580 Background and history: “Vancouver’s Chinatown is a community with a long history. […]

1shareThe 11th annual Vancouver Chinatown Festival is this coming weekend with cultural dance, music, food, and activities all day Saturday and Sunday. This event will also celebrate the 125th anniversary of Vancouver’s Chinatown, and will be a historic photograph exhibition in honor of this milestone. Special event: StreetFest August 14, 6:00pm to 10:00pm Dancing, music, […]

0sharesThe Stanley Park Ecology Society promotes and educates visitors and locals alike when it comes to the natural elements that make the park what it is. Within the borders of the paved roads and past the parking spaces there is a delicate ecosystem that the SPES can help you explore. Here are just a few […]

8sharesWith the PNE’s 100 anniversary kicking off later this month I thought it would be fitting to feature the fair in today’s Archives Photo of the Day. “Win this panel prefab home!” Year: 1950s Photographer: Province Newspaper VPL Accession Number: 41011 Here’s another: Year: 1960 Photographer: Province Newspaper VPL Accession Number: 68819 And a third […]

0sharesPhoto: Alan Barr on Flickr The 10th annual Latin Summer Festival is coming up this weekend at Trout Lake (John Hendry Park). When August 15, 2010 11:00am – 7:00pm Where Victoria Drive & East 15th Ave This is one of Vancouver’s longest running Hispanic cultural festivals as it promotes Hispanic heritage through art, dance, food […]

2sharesThe 6th annual Gastown Motorcycle Show n’ Shine happens this coming Sunday, August 15th 2010 on the streets of Gastown. The historic neighbourhood will be closed to traffic between Carrall and Richards as it hosts Vancouver’s largest motorcycle show. Photo credit: Stephen Dyrgas Confirmed manufacturers on-site include BMW, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Yamaha, Hit-Air, Big Bear […]

5sharesYesterday I had dinner at Seasons in the Park ahead of attending the promenade play, Robin Hood in Queen Elizabeth Park. Unfortunately due to the wildfire smoke and summer haze sweeping across downtown our view was clouded over. However on any other day (and hopefully after this weekend) you can experience an incomparable view of […]