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 […]

Britannia Mine Museum, just under 1 hour from Vancouver up the scenic Sea to Sky Highway, is hosting a Victorian-themed Dickens Christmas. This national historic site will feature a whimsical miniature village display for the holidays, visits with Santa, and more! Dickens Christmas at Britannia Mine Museum The Victorian-themed Dickens Christmas’ miniature ceramic village window […]

It’s fitting that the Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish, the Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada, is hosting its 2nd annual Hike Fest event, celebrating its accessible trails and the very best of the great outdoors. Photo credit: Ann Hung on Flickr On Sunday, September 13, 2015, Hike Fest will feature guided hikes, kids tours […]

Vancouverites love a good hike, whether it’s the Grouse Grind after work, Quarry Rock with friends on a sunny Friday afternoon, or a weekend trek up St Mark’s Summit. The views are often reward enough but there are some awe-inspiring waterfalls tucked away in the forests of our local hills that will also satisfy any […]

Virgin Mobile Presents Squamish Valley Music Festival weekend, bringing some of the world’s biggest artists up the Sea to Sky. Along with celebrating a lot of local BC talent, over 70 artists join the three headliners Mumford & Sons, Drake, Sam Smith for a wide selection of music from all genres. The first full day […]

Win a Squamish Wind Festival Prize Pack – Win food + beverage credit for this free festival July 24-26, 2015 in beautiful Squamish, BC

July Events in Metro Vancouver – What’s happening around Vancouver, BC throughout July 2015

Squamish Days Logger Sports Festival returns for the August long weekend with fun for the whole family. From participation in a 10km run to sitting back and enjoying bed races, barbecues, pancake breakfasts and live music, the festival showcases Squamish’s rich history and vibrant community spirit. There are ticketed events and free activities available over […]

Listed among the NY Times’ places to go in 2015, Squamish is home to world-class recreation and a mountain lifestyle like no other. They also have a major music festival, one of the largest loggers sports shows in North America, and an award-winning craft brewery that was recently named Best Brewpub in BC. Squamish knows […]