Things to Do in Vancouver: Finding Fun Things to Do in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Special Events for August 2000

 

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August 2, 2000
Archaeology...Dig It!, classes in Archaeology for children, Delta Museum; (604) 946-9322.

August 2, 5, and 9, 2000
Symphony of Fire Fireworks Competition between Italy, Australia, and Spain at English Bay; (604) 738-4304.

August 2 - 5, 2000
Puget Sound Antique Tractor and Machinery Show in Lynden, Washington; (360) 354-5995.

August 3 - 6, 2000
Balloons and Civil War Re-enactment, festival of fun held at Hovander Homestead park in Ferndale, Washington; (360) 384-3444.

August 3 - 7, 2000
Abbotsford Agrifair at the Tradex Centre; (604) 852-6674.

August 4, 2000
Little Chefs, basic cooking skills for children, Poirier Community Centre, Coquitlam; (604) 933-6050.

August 4 - 7, 2000
Summer Concert Series at Fort Langley, various artists; (604) 513-8787.

August 4 - 13, 2000
10th Annual Harmony Arts Festival, various locations in West Vancouver; 

August 5, 2000
Bird Watching at Hollyburn Ridge, free; (604) 926-6007.

August 5, 2000
Lanterns for Peace, ceremony and procession on the anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nakasaki, Momiji Garden at Hastings Park; (604) 687-3223.

August 5, 2000
Burnaby Village Museum BC Day Weekend; (604) 293-6500.

August 5 - 6, 2000
Powell Street Festival, celebration of Japanese-Canadian art and culture; (604) 254-2551.

August 5 - 6, 2000
Loggers Sports Day in Squamish; (604) 524-1011.

August 5 - 6, 2000
Celtic Weekend with Blackthorn and Tiller's Folly at Lonsdale Quay; (604) 985-6261.

August 6, 2000
The Maple Ridge Jazz and Blues Festival at Harris Road Park; (604) 628-0797.

August 6, 2000
Cannery Day 2000 recognizes the contributions of Scottish Canadians, Gulf of Georgia Cannery; (604) 664-9009.

August 7, 2000
Celebrate BC Day: 1920s Carnival Fair at the Kilby Store and Farm in Scenic Harrison Mills, 11 am -5 pm, (604) 796-9576.

August 9, 2000
International Day of the World’s Indigenous People 

August 9, 2000
Very, Very Berry! Make old-fashioned jam at the Delta Museum; (604) 946-9322.

August 11 - 13, 2000
Chilliwack Fair and Rodeo; (250) 989-1300.

August 11 - 13, 2000
Beach Soccer Blast at Spanish Banks beach; (604) 818-2845.

August 11 - 13, 2000
Abbotsford International Airshow; (604) 852-8511.

August 13, 2000
Multifest: celebrating Richmond's cultural diversity, at the King George Park; (604) 233-8399.

August 13, 2000
Brazilian Fest with Ache Brazil at Lonsdale Quay; (604) 985-6261.

August 14 - 19, 2000
Northwest Washington Fair in Lynden, Washington; (360) 354-5995.

August 18 - 20, 2000
Ukrainian Showcase 2000 celebrating Ukrainian folklore, culture, and tradition, Plaza of Nations; (604) 682-0777.

August 19, 2000
Arts Alive, entertainment, art, and crafts in downtown Langley; (604) 530-4263.

August 19 - September 4, 2000
Pacific National Exhibition; (604) 253-2311.

August 20, 2000
Llama Picnic and Blueberry Sale at the Richmond Nature Park; (604) 273-7015.

August 24 - 26, 2000
Karate National Black Belt Championship at Minoru Ice Centre, Richmond; (604) 737-3051.

August 24 - 27, 2000
13th Annual Vancouver Wooden Boat Festival at Granville Island, free; (604) 666-5784.

August 26, 2000
Children's Festival: games, activities, entertainment, and Kids' only swap meet, at Minoru Park Plaza, Richmond; (604) 214-7716.

August 26 - 27, 2000
Goddess Fair at the Fort Langley Community Hall; (604) 513-9930.

August 25 - 27, 2000
6th Annual Fraser Valley Powwow at Fort Langley; (604) 462-0883.

Ongoing until August 13, 2000
Festival Vancouver, featuring national and international artists at various venues; (604) 221-0080.

Ongoing until August 19, 2000
Theatre Under the Stars, plays at Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park; (604) 687-0174.

Ongoing until August 30, 2000
Gastown Walking Tours, daily at 2 pm from Maple Tree Square, free, (604) 683-5650.

Ongoing until September 4, 2000
Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night: the Richmond Night Market at the Continental Shopping Centre, 3779 Sexsmith Road; 

Ongoing until September 17, 2000
Free Tours Of the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve every Sunday at 10 am - 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm; (604) 987-1273. 







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