This 7.8 kilometers long wilderness-like beach, which follows a promontory below an emerald-green forested, 200-foot high, cliff system weathered to beauty akin the White cliffs of Dover, is Canada’s first and largest, legal, clothing-optional beach and is a Mecca to visitors from around the world! For more information please visit Wreckbeach.org
The top of this beautifully maintained 52 hectare (130 acre) park is the highest point in the city, at 167m (505 ft) above sea level. From the lookouts, visitors have a 360 degree view of the Vancouver skyline. The park receives nearly 6 million visitors a year who marvel at its superior standard of garden [...]
Stanley Park, Vancouver’s first park, is an evergreen oasis of 400 hectares (1,000 acres) close to the heart of Vancouver’s downtown core. Its natural west coast atmosphere offering a back drop of majestic cedar, hemlock and fir trees embraces visitors and transports them to an environment rich in tranquility. Comment with your photos
If you want a real challenge – or at least a serious workout – try the Grouse Grind. A 2.9-kilometre (3700 ft) trail straight up to the top of Grouse Mountain. And when we say straight up, we mean it! When you do the Grind, it’s recommended you wear hiking boots and carry water. For [...]
Anime Evolution is an annual three-day event celebrating Japanese animation and Asian popular culture. Activities that we feature include interactive panel discussions with industry guests, cultural demonstrations, 24-hour video rooms, costume contests, a charity auction, games, and more. It is an event suitable for people of all ages, and families are welcome to attend. Partial [...]
A day of alternative & small-press comics, zines, artwork & culture When: Sunday, Auust 27, 2006 11 AM to 5 PM Where: Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street (Main & 15th Ave.), Vancouver, BC. Who: Creators and publishers appearing (as of 9/7/06): James Jean (Fables, Process Recess) Corey Lewis (Peng, Sharkknife) Brandon Graham (Escalator) Steve Rolston [...]
The world’s leading fireworks manufacturers consider the HSBC Celebration of Light competition to be the most prestigious and an exciting arena where they can unveil the latest pyro-musical techniques and the most innovative fireworks materials. For the first time in its history, four countries will be competing in the HSBC Celebration of Light: Italy China [...]
Hey all you kids out there in bike land – we’re days away from the 4th Thursday of the month – This thursday, July 27th it’s time once again for the midnight mass! Who: A bunch of insomniac cycle loving fools with a penchant for cruising this city in its darkened state. What: A chance [...]
Who: Tool Tool is an American rock band, formed in 1990 in Los Angeles, California, when drummer Danny Carey joined the rehearsal of his neighbor, singer Maynard James Keenan, guitarist Adam Jones and bassist Paul d’Amour, when nobody else would show up. His decision proved to be a stroke of luck when the band turned [...]
Real humans. Real science. Really amazing! Never before has an exhibition offered such an intimate look at the human body. Approximately 200 real human specimens—whole body plastinates, individual organs, transparent body slices and healthy and diseased organs—present a one-of-a-kind anatomy and physiology lesson. See how your body’s systems relate to one another and work together [...]
Heineken presents the Yaletown 06 Flamin’ Hot Classic Car Show and Summer Celebration, now revved up for its sixth year. This free event features one of the best boutique vintage car shows found anywhere, plus live entertainment and things to do for everyone in the family. Who: Heineken What: Yaletown 06 Flamin’ Hot Classic Car [...]
The 13th Annual MAD HATTER¹S TEA PARTY This year, the colourful characters of Lewis Carroll’s beloved Alice in Wonderland come alive in three Vancouver parks, offering old-fashioned participatory fun for all. Children of all ages are welcome to dress as their favourite character, bring a picnic, and join Alice as she meets Humpty Dumpty (before [...]
Forest sprites with magical potions create romantic havoc in this deliciously magical comedy. Upset with Queen Titania, Oberon, King of the Fairies, engages Puck to charm her with a nectar that causes love at first sight. Mischievous Puck not only arranges for Titania to fall for a simple weaver named Bottom whom he has transformed [...]
As dusk falls over Trout Lake Park in East Vancouver, families and friends come together from far and wide to witness an extraordinary celebration of light. On this night, the Illuminares Lantern Procession fills the air with music, and thousands of paper lanterns come alive with fire. A brilliant spectacle of weaving serpents, birds in [...]
The Harrison Hot Springs Sand Sculpture Society has invited former World Champions and multiple-medal winners from the past sixteen years of the World Championships of Sand Sculpture to compete as Doubles in the inaugural Tournament of Champions. These proven winners will submit their design for pre-formed blocks of sand by April and the Society will [...]
The Annual Vancouver Chinatown Festival is the largest multicultural summer celebration in the vancouver. Attended by families, youths, the general public, and tourists, Chinatown Festival has become a spectacular summer attraction and the number of participants continues to grow each year. The attendance of the 6th Vancouver Chinatown Festival was estimated at 40,000 over the [...]
Where: The Abbotsford Airport, a short drive from Vancouver (1 hour) When: AUGUST 11-13 What: Abbotsford International Airshow Cost: Child (5 and under) Free Child (6 – 12 years) $ 10.00 Adult (13+ years) $ 25.00 Carload ( Not to exceed 8 passengers) $ 80.00 Runway Seating ( In addition to any other admission ) [...]
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