The Vancouver Polar Bear Swim will have its 93rd run on New Year’s Day, Tuesday, January 1, 2013. This free event is open to the entire community and all those brave enough to splash in the waters of English Bay on the first day of the year. Peter Pantages & Miss E Robinson in English […]

The OPUS is Vancouver’s premiere boutique hotel and is a pillar of the Yaletown community. From its nightlife and cuisine, to perks for guests like discounts at local shops and in-room iPhones. Once again OPUS Bar is hosting one of the hottest New Year’s Eve celebrations in the city sponsored by Veuve Clicquot luxury champagnes. […]

Celebrate the change of seasons on Friday December 21st on Granville Island, in South East False Creek, in Yaletown, Chinatown, and on the East Side with the Winter Solstice Lantern Festival. Presented by the Secret Lantern Society, this free family event will have lanterns, singing, dancing, and a processions through town. Granville Island Starting at […]

Christmas at Canada Place is in full swing with the Breakfast with Santa events this weekend and plenty of activity out on the promenade. I took a walk around Canada Place at dusk on Friday afternoon to check out all the the free fun for families. The promenade activities run from 8:00am to 10:00pm daily […]

There’s nothing like instilling and celebrating a sense of community pride, like Rob Geary and Luis Galvan of Welcome to East Van have done since they started the brand in 2006. The goal was to inspire the community to embrace, develop, and evolve its identity. This year, like last year, they’re running the “12 Days […]

The Great Canadian Craft Fair: Holiday Edition is taking over the Salt Building near False Creek this Saturday and Sunday. Look out for a cozy holiday craft village full of today’s brightest + best indie makers from The Lower Mainland and beyond, as well as hands-on workshops, music, food, hot-cocoa, and more! Skip the over […]

The 3rd Annual Community Christmas Craft Fair, supporting Downtown Eastside women, returns Saturday, December 15, 2012 at Woodward’s. The crafters are women who have been going through drug treatment, living in shelters, accessing drop-in centres, and living in the neighbourhood. The women have spent one day a week crafting this fall (at the Window Community […]

The 25th annual Christmas at Canada Place begins this weekend as one of Vancouver’s most iconic attractions celebrates the season. Once again as a proud media partner of this campaign, I am happy to share all the details for what’s in store from December 8th to December 30th. The Christmas Trail Visit Canada Place daily […]

Vancouver Farmers Markets are still going strong this season with the Saturday market at Nat Bailey Stadium and the 17 annual Holiday Market coming up this month. Over 85 vendors will bring their finest selection of food, art, crafts, home accessories, and gift ideas to the Croatian Cultural Centre on Saturday, December 15, 2012 from […]

The Magic of Santa, a Christmas musical for children, is coming to the Pacific Coliseum on December 21st and 22nd. The show features dancing Christmas trees, rocking reindeer, and a magical cast. Photo courtesy of The Magic of Santa – Patrick Roberge Productions Inc. Your Christmas wish comes true with The Magic of Santa! Follow […]