A digest of What’s On in and around Vancouver during this weekend including free fun family activities, live music, performing arts & theatre and sports events.
Wave your rainbow flag and see over 130+ parade entries and amazing floats at Vancouver Pride Parade, enjoy the largest celebration of Japanese Canadian arts & culture held in Vancouver’s historic Japanese Canadian neighbourhood, revel in over 50 free concerts along the West Vancouver Waterfront and do not miss the last day Honda Celebration of Lights fireworks.
Vancouver is the place to be this summer! From camping in provincial parks to exploring scenic trails and participating in significant cultural experiences, there is no dearth of family friendly events and activities to do this summer!
Whether you are planning a trip exclusively to Vancouver Island or visiting as part of your trip to Vancouver; the capital city of British Columbia, plus the untamed Pacific coast that boasts of littoral rainforests and the wild beaches of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve will nourish the wanderer’s soul within you.
Vancouver is a bustling west coast city and the most populated metro area in western Canada. No matter what time of year, there is always plenty to see and do! If you love the outdoors, there are trails for hiking and cycling in the summer and slopes for skiing in the winter. Pack yourself a picnic and dine al fresco on one of Vancouver’s plentiful beaches and parks. and For those rainy days, there are museums, an aquarium and indoor markets to keep you and the kids busy and dry.
One of the most popular tourist destination in Canada, Vancouver in British Columbia, offer so much to see and do, that one visit to the city, probably will not be enough. Vancouver, always amongst the top five cities in the world for livability and quality of life, is named after George… Read More >>
250-897-6412/+1-509-413-1519
Bones Bay, Minstrel Island, BC, Canada
mid May through early October
Wildlife Eco-tours is organised by Bones Bay Lodge Ltd. Experience West Coast’s diverse marine and native wildlife in their natural habitat. Visit one of the largest temperate rainforest in the world- The Great Bear Rainforest- home to many species of animals including the Grizzly and Black Bears. Read More >>
1-604-698-7751/1-604-932-0748
7830 Pemberton Meadows Road, Pemberton, BC, Canada
June - mid October
Move along mountain terrains on horseback for an expedition to the Li-lik-hel Mine. The tour, organised by Copper Cayuse Outfitters, traces the trails originally cut by the miners and used for transporting the old ore in the early 1900’s. Read More >>
604-659-3474
845 Avison Way, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2
Open 365 Days.
The Vancouver Aquarium offers a vast variety of water and land animals that are truly a must see for the visitors of all ages. Read More >>
250-902-9653
1514 Broughton Blvd, Port McNeill, BC, Canada
July - Early October
Guided by a First Nations guide, start on an wildlife watching journey. Take in the natural beauty of northern Vancouver Island and coastal mainland while learning more about First Nations culture. Read More >>
1-888-599-5299/1-250-344-6778
Alpine Rafting, Golden Donald Upper Road, Golden
mid May - mid September.
Organized by Alpine rafting, the Wapta Falls Wild & Scenic Tours allows its guests to experience Beaver river and Kicking Horse river in a uniquely challenging way – through stand up paddleboarding. Read More >>
1.250.495.5515/1.888.755.3480/250.498.9463
Watermark Beach Resort Hotel, 15 Park Place, Osoyoos, BC, Canada
Journey onto Canada’s only pocket desert at the Covert Farms in the south Okanagan Valley. Travel through sandy regions left behind by the melting of Ice Age glaciers. Read More >>
Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie Street, Vancouver BC V6B 2G6,
September 16, 2017
6046066400
Free
From ballet, bellydance and contemporary to flamenco, hip hop, Highland, and salsa, the 16th annual Scotiabank Dance Centre Open House offers the chance to sample a host of dance styles in a day of open classes, studio showings and events. Read More >>
Thunderbird Show Park, 248th Street and 72nd Avenue, Langley
August 27, 2017
604.888.4585
$20
This is a wedge, dress, and fancy hat type of event where you can come sample wine and watch horses compete over 1.60 metre obstacles. Read More >>
Thunderbird Show Park, 248th Street and 72nd Avenue, Langley
August 27, 2017
604.888.4585
Free entry
This free family event not only features horses jumping 1.50-1.60-metre-high obstacles, but includes local bands, food trucks, pony rides, beer garden, and lots of stadium seating. Show jumping is an exciting sport where horse and rider require exceptional skill and coordination. Read More >>
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