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Kids Get in Free at VanDusen Garden and Bloedel Conservatory This Spring Break

by Rebecca Bollwitt

2sharesKids get in Free at VanDusen Garden and Bloedel Conservatory this spring break! From March 14th to March 24th, take advantage of up to two free child admissions* with the purchase of a regular price adult, senior or youth admission at VanDusen Garden and/or Bloedel Conservatory. VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak Street Vancouver,BC V6M 4H1 […]

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Win Tickets to Keltic Landing

Comments 17 by Rebecca Bollwitt

18sharesThe traditions of the Emerald Isle and the Scottish Highlands come to Vancouver for St Patrick’s Day at Keltic Landing. Imperial Vancouver will be home to a two-night celebration of history, folklore and mythology that’s been centuries in the making. Enter the bounty of The Emerald Shores to provision your journey with a banquet of […]

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Spring Break at 3 National Historic Sites Near Vancouver

by Rebecca Bollwitt

0shareDiscover the past and enjoy unique family-friendly activities at some of our local National Historic Sites near Vancouver this Spring Break. Britannia Mine Museum, Britannia Beach What: Spring Break at the Britannia Mine Museum When: March 19th to 27th, 2016 Spring Break Programming: Daily hands-on activities and events featuring historical photo talks, preview demos behind […]

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Vancouver Icons: Vancouver City Hall History

by Rebecca Bollwitt

143sharesVancouver has had a few city hall buildings; the first was a draped tent at the old Granville Townsite (1886) at the foot of Carrall St after the Great Fire. The first real structure was a building on Powell St, followed by a building on Main St just south of the Carnegie Library. The Holden […]

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Win a Steam Whistle Unsigned Prize Pack

Comments 113 by Rebecca Bollwitt

113sharesSteam Whistle Brewing wants to send you to the 45th annual Juno Awards! Until March 20th, you can enter here to win a trip to Calgary (April 2-4) including 2 nights accommodation, 2 tickets to JUNOFest and 2 tickets to the Juno Awards broadcast ceremony. Win a Steam Whistle Unsigned Prize Pack To promote this […]

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