November 23, 2002
- January 4, 2003
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village
Museum; 604-293-6500
November 23, 2002 - January 4, 2003
Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village
Museum; 604-293-6500.
November 1- November 9, 2002
Up-Close & Personal Artist Salons: Seven
of Vancouver's favorite entertainment personalities will share their lives,
talents and stories of their artistic journeys. The Orpheum Theatre, 604-876-3434.
Info: 604.876.3434
November 2 - 11, 2002
SalmonFest: Join the Vancouver Aquarium
and the Vancouver Park Board for the 3rd Annual SalmonFest. The free festival
takes place November 2, 3, 9-11th, and celebrates the two-year anniversary
of the opening of the BC Hydro Salmon Steam Project in Stanley Park. Weekend
activities include a Salmon Obstacle Course, Gyotaku Fish Printing, Origami
salmon pictures, face painting, tours of the new salmon hatchery and more.
Additional activities inside the Aquarium enhance your paid admission including
puppet shows, crafts, touch tables, and special musical performances. Special
theme days occur for each day of the festival. Please check out the Aquarium’s
website for a complete schedule of events; 604-659-3474.
November 3 - 16, 2002
Canada Taiwan Bird Fair Exhibition of award-winning
paper-relief sculptures and photographs, illustrated talks and workshops.
Vancouver Public Library.
November 7 - 11, 2002
Circle Craft Christmas Market: Featuring
the works of over 200 artisans from across Canada. Vancouver Convention
& Exhibition Centre; 604-801-5220.
November 9, 2002
FAMOUS PLAYERS 'MOVIE MAGIC MATINEE': A
fun-filled afternoon for the whole family with competitions, a magician
and a special movie. 2pm, Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver; 604-280-3311.
November 9, 2002
FRANKLIN'S MAGIC FIDDLE: Paquin Entertainment
presents Franklin the Turtle in two concerts at 1:00 and 3:30 pm. Part
of a series including Caillou's Big Party (February 2) and Little Bear
& The Enchanted Wood (March 30).; 604-280-4444.
November 9, 2002
Salmon Watch: It's autumn, and time for
salmon from the Serpentine River to return home to spawn. Walk through
the protective tree cover and look in the river for returning spawners.
Tour the hatchery. Increase your knowledge and improve your understanding
of salmon life cycles through fun, participatory activities. Tynehead
Regional Park, Surrey; 604-432-6359.
November 9, 2002
Wild Bird Trust of BC Walk: Know The Raptors
at the Maplewood Flats Conservation Area, North Vancouver; 604 924-2581.
November 9 - 10, 2002
Christmas Craft & Gift Market at Van
Dusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver; 604-878-9274.
November 9 - 11, 2002
Sacred World Music Festival at the Plaza
of Nations. Explore sacred music performed by artists from around
the corner and around the world, artists will come from as far as Australia
and France. Artists include: Tony Backhouse Gospel singing workshop, David
Hykes and the Harmonic Core, Elyra Campbell Celtic Ensemble and Thione
Diop Senegalese Percussion Ensemble; (604) 257-0366.
November 10, 2002
Lonsdale Christmas Craft Fair at Mickey
McDougall Recreation Centre, North Vancouver; 604-983-6461.
November 10, 2002
Orpheum Open House: Tour Vancouver's magnificent
heritage theatre and learn about its history and its stars. On stage throughout
the afternoon, enjoy performances by CirKids, magicians from the Vancouver
Magic Circle, and a stream of talented young musical performers. Free.
11 am to 4 pm. 604-280-3311.
November 11, 2002
Fall Fashions for Wildlife: Animals make
changes in their fall wardrobe like people do. Some animals increase in
size, grow warmer coats or acquire bright plumage for winter courting.
Find out what is fashionable for wildlife this season. Burnaby Lake;
604-432-6359.
November 11, 2002
Remembrance Day
November 13 - 14, 2002
Computer & Technology Showcase at the
Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre; 1-800-422-0251.
November 14 - 17, 2002
Christmas at Hycroft : Hycroft, Vancouver's
celebrated Edwardian mansion exquisitely decorated by top home designers
for the festive season. Unique gifts and crafts from around the world.
Refreshments in the Holly Inn Bistro. Children's activities and door prizes;
604-731-5847.
November 14 - 17, 2002
Christmas at Hycroft:Visit the historic
McRae Mansion , built in 1912, splendidly decorated for the Christmas season;604-731-4661.
November 15, 16 & 23, 2002
Christmas Craft Fairs at Burnaby recreation
centres. Get a head start on your Christmas shopping at our annual craft
fairs. They're great places to find unique gifts. If you're the crafty
sort, come and sell your own handmade items. Admission to all our craft
fairs is free, but table rental fees and sellers' guidelines vary at each
location-call the centre you plan to attend. Bonsor Complex - November
15 - 16, Cameron Complex - November 23, Confederation Ctr - November 23;
604-439-1860
November 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 & 24, 2002
Burnaby Heritage Craft Fair at the Shadbolt
Centre for the Arts; 604-298-7322.
November 16 - 17, 2002
Swedish Christmas Market at the Scandinavian
Centre, Burnaby; 604-988-9882.
November 16, 2002
Inverglen Scottish Dancers Christmas Bazaar
at Trinity Memorial United Church, Abbotsford; 604 850-1605.
November 16, 2002
Joy of Flight:Discover the mechanics of
flight by observing birds and airplanes. Take this guided walk along the
dike to admire the flap, glide and soar of birds of prey, and compare the
noisy flight of waterfowl with the flit and flutter of little brown birds.
Then enjoy a tour of the Delta Heritage Airpark to see how bird flight
has inspired airplane design. Boundary Bay, Delta; 604-432-6359.
November 19, 2002
Beaver Moon Walk:Stroll along lakeside trails
under a rising full moon. Discover how to distinguish the calls of nocturnal
animals from other night sounds. Bring binoculars for moon gazing, share
moon myths and watch for beavers setting about their work. Burnaby Lake;
604-432-6359.
November 19, 2002
Douglas Day: Re-enactment of the reading
of proclamation, which granted the colony of BC in 1858, at Fort Langley;
604 513-4777.
November 23, 2002
Huge Kids Swap Meet at the Cloverdale Fair
Grounds; (604) 720-7721.
November 23, 2002
Olde Fashion Christmas at Burnaby 8 Rinks.
Skate in the Christmas wonderland! Enjoy a skate through the forest with
the Dickens Village as a back drop. Sing along to your favourite carols.
(604) 291-0626 or https://www.icesports.com
November 24, 2002
21st Century Flea Market at the Croatian
Cultural Centre, Vancouver; (604) 925-3159.
November 24, 2002
Park & Tilford Christmas Festival of
Lights: Choirs, lighting up of the Gardens, music & thousands of Christmas
lights; Park & Tilford Gardens, North Vancouver; 250 984-8200.
November 24, 2002
Peter Pan at the Evergreen Cultural Centre,
Coquitlam. Everyone's dream of living a fairy tale can come true with DuffleBag
Theatre's unique blend of interactive storytheatre, improv, high energy
and wacky humour; (604) 927-6555.
November 25, 2002
SK8 with Elvis Stojko at GM Place, Vancouver;
604-280-4444.
November 26, 2002
The Chieftains at the Orpheum Theatre; 604-280-4444.
November 27, 2002
Education & Career Fair at the Tradex
Centre, Abbotsford; (604) 585-8288.
November 29, 2002
Christmas Tree Lighting, Downtown Abbotsford.
Join the community as they gather to enjoy entertainment, hot chocolate,
cookies, a special appearance by Santa and the traditional lighting of
the landmark tree in downtown Abbotsford; 604-850-6547.
Ongoing until November 7, 2002
The Burr Theatre presents The Haunting of
Hill House! Written by Shirley Jackson and directed by Ellie King.
Gripped by horrific secrets, Hill House itself is the malevolent star of
this frightening piece. Participants in a study of psychic phenomena at
the country home conquer their own demons as they try to resist the evil.
Suitable for age 14+ . Tickets $15 Adults - $12 Seniors/Students/Children.
Call 604-523-2877,
Ongoing until November 9, 2002
The Return of the Salmon Festival: The return
of the salmon celebrates the return of the spawning salmon to our local
rivers. One of their goals is to hoist 150 hand painted windsocks Thanksgiving
weekend along Clevelane Avenue from Squamish Station down to the estuary.
Science and environmental exhibits will be displayed throughout Squamish;
604-898-4860. |