Did you know BC still has a 3-day outdoor festival with awesome live music, DJs, dancing, family fun, and on-site camping in a gorgeous valley setting with mountain views? It’s Atmosphere Gathering in Cumberland on Vancouver Island, and I recently researched a story for FestivalSeekers where I discovered great food, music, culture, and even better […]

Last year, I got to witness competitor Jamie Garcia ripping around in a wicked fast bathtub. This year, I got to ride in a tub… a 12 person tub! It’s always fun out on the water in Nanaimo but when you’re in the world’s largest bathtub, celebrating the amazing World Championship Bathtub Race, it’s pretty […]

It first began 105 years ago and this summer is going to once again kick-off in style at Lynn Valley Days! Hosted by the Lynn Valley Lions Club, this three-day celebration brings together the community through dinner, dancing, a pancake breakfast, parade, and much more. Lynn Valley Days 2017 Gala Dinner & Dance Where: Under […]

Surrey Fusion Festival Lineup: Saturday July 22 & Sunday July 23, 2017 in Surrey’s Holland Park with headliner Nelly Furtado

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 […]

Make your way to the Coquitlam neighbourhood of Austin Heights on June 10th for the annual Daisy Day festival! Daisy Day at Austin Heights When: Saturday, June 10, 2017 9:00am to 3:00pm Where: 1000 Austin Ave, Coquitlam (Austin Ave at Le Bleu, next to Rona) This free family-friendly event at kicks off with a free […]

Vancouver’s own Little Italy is hosting the annual Italian Day on the Drive festival on June 11th, celebrating Italian culture, heritage and respective immigrant contributions in Vancouver. This festival transforms Commercial Drive into a lively 14 block, vehicle free, celebration and community festa! Italian Day on the Drive Where: Commercial Drive, Vancouver When: Sunday, June […]

The Columbia StrEAT Food Truck Fest, Canada’s largest one-day food truck festival returns to New Westminster this summer! Presented by the Downtown New West BIA and Save-On-Foods, admission is free for this festival of food along the riverfront with live music, beer garden, and more. Columbia StrEAT Food Truck Fest When: Saturday, July 29, 2017 […]

The Vancouver Festival of Ocean Films returns for its 8th year on June 4th, presenting a selection of short- and feature-length documentaries that focus on the ocean and the important role that this resource has in supporting healthy and prosperous communities and economies. Vancouver Festival of Ocean Films Where: Vancity Theatre (1181 Seymour St, Vancouver) […]

Are you looking for live music, dancing, family fun, and a ticket price of zero dollars? You are in luck! There is a handful of festivals around Metro Vancouver this summer and you won’t have to pay a thing to get in. Burnaby Heights Hats Off Day When: Saturday, June 3, 2017 Where: Hastings between […]