Car Free Day is here and being that Vancouver is so enthusiastic about the event, it actually lasts for two full days in some neighbourhoods. This is your chance to hop off the sidewalk and stroll the streets of your community, or one you’d like to visit for the day, to experience live music, food, […]

There are three activities I will always recommend for visitors to Vancouver (and locals) if they’re looking to fully enjoy our city: The first is to get up a mountain (hiking or by taking a SkyRide), the second is to explore Stanley Park (SeaWall and forest trails), and the third is to get out on […]

Car Free Day Vancouver, now in its 11th year, takes over four Vancouver neighbourhoods this weekend with events on Saturday, June 20th and Sunday, June 21st. This annual multi-site arts and culture festival reclaims traffic thoroughfares as community-focused public spaces, enagaing residents, artists, performers, artisans, non-profits, and businesses. Car Free Day Vancouver Locations West End […]

The Kitsilano Showboat has begins its 80th season of free entertainment in Vancouver, running every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from June 22nd until August 15th. Since 1935 this summer staple has featured musical acts, plays, and dancers all near the pool at Kitsilano Beach. Kitsilano Showboat Summer 2015 Photo credit: kpwerker on Flickr Flamenco, […]

Kitsilano Pool and Beach, between 1940 and 1948. Photograph: The Camera Products Co. Vancouver Archives #AM54-S4-: Be P19