Head to the peak of Vancouver, Grouse Mountain, this Canada Day and be a part of history at the Guinness World Record attempt for Largest Human Maple Leaf! Grouse Mountain Canada Day In order to participate in the Guinness World Record attempt, guests will need to don their finest red attire and head to the […]

As we’re starting to develop and savour Canadian cuisine, the cocktail scene is ramping up as well, celebrating our country through custom craft spirits that are shaken and stirred with our great nation (and its locally-sourced ingredients) in mind. Here are a couple of Canadian cocktails to try this Canada Day around Vancouver: Left: Vancouver […]

Canada Day Events in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley with free, family-friendly activities, fireworks and more in Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, New Westminster, North Shore, Surrey, Langley, Delta and beyond

Canada Day at Canada Place for Canada 150 is going to be big! 2 days, 6 zones with 5 performance stages, a parade, fireworks, and much more is in store for the long weekend. Canada Day at Canada Place When: July 1 & 2, 2017 where: Canada Place, Jack Poole Plaza and surrounding city streets […]

Celebrate Canada Day on Robson Street with street hockey, shopping, lobster rolls, mini cupcakes, s’mores, music, art installations, and much more! The Robson Street and West End Business Improvement Associations (“RSBA” and “WEBIA”) will host a variety of events and activities on July 1st from 11:00am to 4:00pm. The sidewalks from Burrard to Denman will […]

In celebration of 150 years of music in Canada, Yaletown will be hosting five days of free outdoor jazz. Let’s Hear it for Yaletown takes place the week leading up to Canada day, the neighborhood will be serenaded with the sounds of live Canadian jazz bands at lunchtime and after work. Let’s Hear it for […]

On top of its array of shops and services, Metropolis at Metrotown is also known for hosting dazzling, engaging, and interactive exhibits, like the upcoming Canadian Compass: Adventures in Every Direction. Canadian Compass: Adventures in Every Direction When: June 12, 2017 to July 3, 2017 Where: Metropolis at Metrotown Grand Court (4700 Kingsway, Burnaby) Canadian […]

In the heart of Downtown Surrey, you can pull up a chair and have a seat at The Long, Long Table: A Canadian Affair. This unique dining experience invites you to dine with family, friends, your community, and perhaps some new faces that you can share a story with or two while you enjoy a […]

The patio chairs have been dusted off, picnic blankets unfurled and the Surrey Canada Day lineup has been released — summer is almost here! Celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday with over 100,000 others at one of the country’s largest Canada Day festivals. Surrey Canada Day Where: Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre in Cloverdale (176 St & 64 […]

The best way to explore a city’s history is to go for a walk. Lucky for me, when I was on assignment with FestivalSeekers in Nanaimo, I had two amazing guides. The first was Chris Sholberg, the city’s Culture and Heritage Planner, and the second was Brian McFadden, Vice President of the Vancouver Island Military […]