Dr. Bee’s Honeyland Canada farm in Pitt Meadows is hosting their 7th annual Bees and Blueberries Festival August 18 & 19, 2018. Celebrate the importance of bees and taking care of the environment. From tours and bee beards to a live spelling bee, it will have fun for the whole family!

It first began 106 years ago and this summer is going to once again kick-off in style at Lynn Valley Days June 15-16, 2018. 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.

Burnaby’s biggest festival, Hats Off Day, is free and fun for the whole family! Held on the first Saturday in June each year, it’s a giant one-day extravaganza featuring a colourful parade followed by a big street party.

Book your trip to Tofino for the Carving on the Edge Festival in Tofino, happening September 6-9, 2018 on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Find tips on where to eat, where to stay, how to play, and info about this unique festival with the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation.

Arts Umbrella Expressions Theatre Festival, running May 17 to 26, 2018 at the Waterfront Theatre. Showcasing the talented young artists in Arts Umbrella’s Intensive. Enter to win a 4 pack of tickets to 2 shows of your choice via Miss604.

Contributor Jen Murtagh provides a recap of the Osoyoos Oyster Festival and previews a hot summer lineup of events and festivals in Osoyoos so you can start your trip planning now!