100 makers and pop-up shops will participate in the 11th Refresh Market, one of BC’s best showcases of local designers and brands. Returning to the West Coast Railway Heritage Park, it’s the market’s first two-day event of 2017. Refresh Market – Spring 2017 What: Refresh Market When: Friday, April 28th 4:00pm to 9:00pm & Saturday, […]

Families and kids of all ages can expect to experience fun and enlightening activities this Spring Break at the Britannia Mine Museum with three weeks of workshops, interpretive talks, science experiments and a geoscience dig day from Monday, March 13, 2017 to Friday, March 31, 2017. Spring Break at Britannia Mine Museum We love the […]

An escape to wilderness and panoramic views is so close to the city, and it’s even more accessible this Spring Break as the Sea to Sky Gondola offers up free admission for kids! Monday to Friday, March 13th to March 31st*, up to three children 12 and under accompanied by at least one adult, can […]

Refresh Market is one of BC’s largest assemblies of local designers and brands, with more than 95 makers and pop-up shops. To celebrate its 5th anniversary, Refresh will host its first-ever two-day event this month in Squamish. Refresh Market – Fall 2016 What: Refresh Market When: Friday, Nov 18th 5:00pm to 9:00pm & Saturday, Nov […]

The 59th Annual Squamish Days Logger Sports Festival is coming up July 28th to August 1st, packing 5 days full of fun for the whole family. It’s one of the largest lumberjack competitions in North America and one of the longest running community festivals in BC! Squamish Days Loggers Sports Festival The festival offers ticketed […]

Begin the first weekend of summer with the 3rd Annual Sea to Sky Gondola Summer Solstice Celebration on Saturday, June 18th. From sunset yoga in the mountains to listening to live music on the scenic deck, there’s a little something for everyone including a full solstice experience with a natural vibe. Sea to Sky Gondola […]

Britannia Mine Museum is taking part in BC Mining Week by hosting a Family Fun Day on Saturday, May 14th. This special event is focused on recognizing the contributions of modern mining to British Columbians. Family Fun Day at Britannia Mine Museum At Family Fun Day, visitors of all ages can enjoy various entertaining activities […]

Refresh Market returns for the 9th time to the West Coast Railway Heritage Park in Squamish, offering a handpicked selection of vintage, handmade and curated wares from more than 95 vendors! Shop one of BC’s largest indie marketplaces as you support local designers, artists on April 23rd. Refresh Market What: Refresh Market When: Saturday, April […]

Mountains to meadows, waterfalls to farm-gate shopping, there’s so much to explore and enjoy right here in the Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley area. Staying local for leisure and vacation time has its benefits, on top of discovering and experiencing your own backyard. Photo by John Bollwitt A recent TD survey found that for Canadian […]

Discover 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 […]