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July 1, 2015 Canada Day at Canada Place presented by Port Metro Vancouver Canada Day at Canada Place presented by Port Metro Vancouver Canada turns 148 on July 1, 2015! Join us at this international award winning event which brings our communities together to share our special bond of living in one of the greatest countries in the world and celebrates our freedom, values and diversity. Wednesday, July 1, 2015 from 10:00AM to 6:00PM 999 Canada Place Vancouver, BC. Visit Website https://www.canadaday.canadaplace.ca/ -- July 1, 2015 Burnaby Village Museum presents Canada Day - It's a Party! Burnaby Village Museum hosts Burnaby's Official Canada Day celebrations offering visitors the backdrop of its 1920s village streets, multi-cultural family entertainment including musicians, displays & demonstrations. Admission is free. (Carousel rides are $2.55) Visit Website https://www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca -- July 1, 2015 Canada Day Parade Canada Day Parade Canada Day celebrates our nation, our people, our cultures and our values. Join us for the Canada Day Parade, showcasing over 50 community entries. Wednesday, July 1, 2015 from 7:00PM to 8:00PM Location: West Georgia & Broughton Streets. Free Admission For more information on the parade route, please visit: https://www.canadaplace.ca/canadaday -- July 1, 2015 Surrey's Canada Day Celebration is a FREE event has become a "legendary" experience that brings together families and children of all ages and cultures, welcoming over 100,000 people! The celebration of our National Birthday will activate from 10:00am-10:30pm on, July 1st, 2015 at the Cloverdale Amphitheatre. The event will feature various events and attractions including headline performers, amusement rides, interactive display booths and activities, a Grand March, including Mayor, Council and dignitaries and much more. Be sure to stay all night and experience the Fireworks Finale! https://www.surrey.ca/canadaday -- July 1, 2015 North Vancouver Canada Day Celebrations at Waterfront Park The Rotary Club of Lions Gate presents the North Vancouver Canada Day Celebrations at Waterfront Park from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1st. This is a free, family event featuring live multicultural performers, crafts and games, activities for the whole family and some of Vancouver’s best food trucks. Wednesday, July 1, 2015, Noon - 4:00PM Waterfront Park North Vancouver. https://www.northvancanadaday.com/ -- July 1, 2015 Women's World Cup Fan Zone on Canada Day Watch live broadcasts of the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015™, and enjoy live music, exhibition soccer tournaments, athlete autograph opportunities, delicious food, beer service, and much, much more. https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/fan-zone.aspx All ages, free admission -- July 1, 2015 70th Annual Steveston Salmon Festival The 70th Annual Steveston Salmon Festival, presented by Vancouver Airport Authority (YVR), celebrates Canada’s birthday and the rich heritage of our community. Thanks to the tireless efforts of hundreds of volunteers and the generous support of our sponsors, the Steveston Community Society organizes one of the largest non-profit Canada Day celebrations across the country! On average, over 70,000 people from across Richmond, Metro Vancouver and the Pacific Northwest spend Canada Day with us! https://www.stevestonsalmonfest.ca/ -- July 1, 2015 Come celebrate Canada's birthday at Town Centre Park, Coquitlam! There is something for everyone at this free family event. Listen to live entertainment at 3 different stages showcasing local talent. Sample the exquisite tastes of ethnic food from around the Tri Cities. Stop by the Cultural Village to take part in song, dance and activities. Looking for adventure? Take on the climbing wall, challenge your friends to a game of Bubbleball or soar to new heights in a hot air balloon. Don't miss the fireworks finale at Lafarge Lake. See you there! 604-927-6952 -- July 1, 2015 Celebrate Canada Day Join the Vancouver Maritime Museum in celebration of Canada's birthday with free, fun family-friendly crafts and activities. There will be stories from the Canadian Arctic with Inuit storyteller and children's author Michael Kusugak, Canada Day crafts and this will be a great opportunity to explore our latest exhibit Across the Top of the World. FREE ENTRY ALL DAY! 10:00 am-5:00 pm.Join the Vancouver Maritime Museum in celebration of Canada's birthday with free, fun family-friendly crafts and activities. There will be stories from the Canadian Arctic with Inuit storyteller and children's author Michael Kusugak, Canada Day crafts and this will be a great opportunity to explore our latest exhibit Across the Top of the World. FREE ENTRY ALL DAY! 10:00 am-5:00 pm. https://www.vancouvermaritimemuseum.com -- July 1, 2015 Canada Day Red and White Picnic Dress up in our national colours and join us at John Lawson Park. Pack your own picnic, or enjoy a selection from our food vendors while watching live entertainment. Fireworks show begins at 10:30 pm. 17th Street, John Lawson Park, West Vancouver, https://www.westvancouver.ca/calendar/canada-day-red-white-picnic -- July 1, 2015 Canada Day At Granville Island Granville Island's 16th annual Canada Day celebration will feature an array of family friendly activities, including a colourful parade, face painting, roving characters and live jazz performances across the island. Hop aboard an Aquabus or False Creek Ferry and enjoy the short cruise over to the island to join the flag-waving fun. And don't forget your bathing suit if you plan to cool off in the kids' water park. -- July 1, 2015 Canada Day at Burnaby Village Museum Burnaby Village Museum hosts Burnaby's Official Canada Day celebrations offering visitors the backdrop of its 1920s village streets, multi-cultural family entertainment including musicians, displays & demonstrations. Admission is free (carousel rides are $2.55). There'll be something for everyone to enjoy: children can join in the heritage games, laugh with children's entertainers, watch an official parade, delicious red velvet cupcakes will be served. Be sure to bring your cameras and pose for a picture at one of our many photo stops or with members of the Burnaby RCMP detachment, in their splendid red serge uniforms. https://www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca -- July 1, 2015 Canada Day & Fireworks Party at FlyOver Canada During the day visit FlyOver Canada's simulated aerial adventure from 9:00 am-6:00 pm. Due to high demand, rides will commence every 15 minutes & only FastLane bookings will be accepted, with some standby General Admission tickets available on the day. Guests of all ages are welcome, however, children must be at least 102 cm (40") to participate (approximate height of average an 4 year-old). Children 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult or guardian aged 14 years or older. 604-620-8455, https://flyovercanada.com -- July 1, 2015 70th Annual Steveston Salmon Festival Canada Day Parade 'Canada's biggest little birthday party' celebrates Steveston's local heritage and our national pride. Parade, salmon BBQ, children's festival, entertainment, car show, food festival, exhibitors and more! https://www.stevestonsalmonfest.ca -- July 1, 2015 Canada Day Run & Celebration In keeping up with tradition, the Running Room is once again organising a run through Wesbrook Village and Pacific Spirit Park! Of course, the Canada Day celebration is not only open to runners. Everyone is welcome to join us for the Celebration to come! https://discoverwesbrook.com/posts/canada -- July 1, 2015 Celebrate our nation's birthday! Come to Willowbrook Shopping Centre for a complimentary piece of cake from 11am to 2pm (or while limited quantities last) on July 1 at Centre Court by The Body Shop. For more information, visit www.shopwillowbrook.com. -- July 1, 2015 Experience adventure at Ships to Shore Steveston, June 29 to July 1. Walk the planks of more than 20 historic and unique vessels from classic tall ships to the Canadian Navy?s Orca patrollers. Free boarding of all ships, roving pirates, wooden boat show, dragon boat demonstrations and food trucks. Noon. ? 7 p.m. daily plus Canada Day fireworks over the historic Steveston waterfront at 10:15 p.m. on July 1. Visit www.richmond.ca/shipstoshore for details. Ships to Shore Steveston is presented by Vancouver International Airport. -- July 1, 2015 Canada Day at the ArtStarts Gallery ArtStarts Gallery, 808 Richards St, Vancouver Visit the ArtStarts Gallery on Canada Day to celebrate the diverse cultures that are woven together to represent our nation! Canada is home to over 6 million immigrants. As we celebrate Canada's birthday, let's honour our country?s ever-growing diversity by weaving together on our Heritage Loom! Choose a ribbon in the colour that best represents your cultural background and add it to the loom. As a community, piece by piece, we weave a colourful multicultural fabric depicting the people who inhabit our city and our country. The ArtStarts Gallery is the first in Canada devoted exclusively to young people's art. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. https://artstarts.com/weekend -- July 1 to August 31, 2015 Join Shipyard Sal and Sam for Free Waterfront Tours this Summer This July and August join the North Vancouver Museum and Archives for free, drop-in walking tours of the historical Burrard Dry Dock shipyard and the Lower Lonsdale waterfront. Join costumed guides, Shipyard Sal and Sam, for songs, stories, and theatre exploring the experiences of the men and women who worked at this significant North Shore site. Free, drop-in tours on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays throughout July and August at 1:30 and 3:00pm. Contact nvmaprograms@dnv.org or (604) 990-3700 ext. 8008 for more information or to book a group tour. -- July 1 to September 5, 2015 Free Watershed Tours Every summer, from July to September, we offer tours of our three protected watersheds (Capilano Watershed, Coquitlam Watershed, and Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve) to let you discover the pristine source of your tap water. Find out which tour is right for you, and register at, www.metrovancouver.org (search “watershed tours”) or call 604-432-6430. -- July 1 to September 30, 2015 Flightlinez Vancouver - Queen Elizabeth Park Temporary Zipline In celebration of Queen Elizabeth Park's 75th Anniversary, Greenheart is building a zipline for the public to enjoy throughout the summer. Tickets will be available onsite (Bloedel Conservatory in Queen Elizabeth Park) for $20/adult, $14/child or in advance online for $18/adult and $12/child. https://www.flightlinezvancouver.com -- July 2, 2015 Learn about the vital Burns Bog ecosystem in these fun, exciting summer day camps. The camps take place in the beautiful Delta Nature Reserve. Suitable for ages 6-12 Camps run from July, 2 - August 28. Week-long Camps: $159 (only $139 until June, 2!) Single Day Camps: $35 (only available in French) Camps run from 9am - 3:30pm Gerard Cowan 604-572-0373 communications@burnsbog.org Delta Nature Reserve 10388 Nordel Court, Delta BC, V4G 1J7 -- July 2 - 12, 2015 Live a day the Greek Way! The Greek Community of East Vancouver invites you to its annual Greek Summer Festival at 4641 Boundary Rd in Vancouver Enjoy Greek food, drinks and entertainment as well some time in our beautiful Church from noon til 10 pm daily from July 2nd to 12th, Admission is FREE!! and the site is covered so come out rain or shine. For more info, call 604-438-6432 or visit is at www.vancouvergreeksummerfest.com -- July 2 to August 16, 2015 Arts Club Theatre Company presents Les Misérables. LES MISERABLES The Musical Phenomenon Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg Original lyrics by Alain Boublil Based on the novel by Victor Hugo "This show has it all: gorgeous songs, a moving historical plot, and epic sets and costumes" -The Georgia Straight Come hear the people sing in this epic saga of love and redemption.. Visit Website https://artsclub.com/ -- July 3 - 13, 2015 Canadian Open Fastpitch International Championship Get ready for a summer of softball: The Canadian Open Fastpitch International Championship, Canada’s largest fastpitch event and one of the top three women’s fastpitch events in the world, takes place from July 3 – 13 across two locations in Surrey: Softball City and Cloverdale Athletic Park. Premier female athletes from around the world and across British Columbia will compete for the coveted title of 2015 Canadian Open Fastpitch International Champion in this multi-day tournament. https://www.canadianopenfastpitch.com/ -- July 3 - 24, 2015 Good Food is better with Good Music. Grab dinner to go from one of our amazing Highstreet restaurants and join us in Central Plaza for live, local music. July 3: Murphy's Lagh July 10: Andrew Christopher July 17: Shylo Sharity July 24 Coalmont 3122 Mt.Lehman Rd Abbotsford, BC Free! 604-381-3934 gs@highstreetfv.com https://highstreetfv.com/eventlist/ -- July 3 to August 28, 2015 Vancouver International Airport is hosting their 6th annual Take-Off Fridays event series for locals and travellers alike. Every Friday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., YVR Take–Off Fridays will feature local DJs and live musicians as well as caricaturists, balloon artists, mascots, face painting and more. Attendees can try delicious food samples and take advantage of great deals from airport shops and restaurants. The Vancouver Aquarium, Science World, and The Vancouver Canadians will also be providing on-site activities on select days. Aviation buffs can stop by the Public Observation Area for interactive displays, quizzes and behind the scenes videos or take a tour to learn about YVR’s history, art and operations. For more information or to view the weekly schedule, visit www.yvr.ca -- July 4, 2015 East Van Summer Jam This popular summer event is a celebration of East Vancouver community, music and culture; where you can enjoy a day of live bands, soccer tournaments, some of the cities finest food trucks, 19+ beer garden, vendors and more! Musicians will include Ab-Soul, Mayer Hawthorne, Kelela, The Boom Booms, Esta, Slow Jam Sundays, B.J. The Chicago Kid, Kinnie Starr, Star Captains, Chin Injeti and The Lifetimes. Strathcona Park, Vancouver, https://www.eastvansummerjam.com/ -- July 5, 2015 Learn to Fish Meet at the fishing pier at Rice Lake Join the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC to learn the basics; fish identification, proper fish handling, rod rigging, casting, and hands-on fishing. Rods provided. Ages 5 to 15, with accompanying adult. Suggested donation of $5/person. Program begins at 10 am, rain or shine. 1-604-504-4716, visit.fraservalley@gofishbc.com https://www.gofishbc.com/ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM -- July 5, 2015 Subaru Vancouver Triathlon Presented by Blue Shore Financial The swim takes place at Locarno Beach overlooking downtown Vancouver & the North Shore Mountains. The bike course runs along the scenic Spanish Banks beaches & through the University of British Columbia Endowment Lands. Athletes will run on the trails of the Spanish Banks Beaches, showcasing views of the Vancouver cityscape, English Bay & the North Shore Mountains. Join us in this beautiful Olympic city! https://www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/americas -- July 5, 2015 Fantastic Fairy Gardens Flutter in for a whimsical workshop to create your own fairy garden. Learn tips about which plants are best-suited. Make mini toadstools, elaborate doors and more for a fairy garden of your own. VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC Times: 10:30 am - 12 noon or 1:30 - 3:00 pm Cost: VanDusen Member: $15/Non-Member: $15 per family email: familyprograms@vandusen.org phone: 604-718-5898 www.vandusengarden.org -- July 5 - August 30, 2015 Free concerts every Sunday at 2:00 pm featuring top Vancouver bands at Rocky Point Park, Port Moody. (604)341-4813 info@summersundays.ca www.summersundays.ca -- July 6, 2015 Hip Baby is proud to announce that we have Karl Johnson from Cutarts coming back this summer to do more silhouettes. For $30 he will cut a silhouette (with surgical scissors) of your baby, child, dog, or yourself that you can frame and keep for life! Karl is a third generation silhouette artist who has been featured in Oprah Magazine, In Style, Martha Stewart Living and more. You can learn more about him here (https://www.cutarts.com). Book your appointment now, we always sell out! https://events.r20.constantcontact.com Hip Baby 2110 West 4th Avenue Vancouver, BC V6K1N6 604-736-8020 $30 per silhouette -- July 6 - 10, 2015 Summer Camp Art Classes for Kids I Love Vancouver 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Instructor: Jeri Sue Engen From Lion's Gate Bridge to the giant cedars in Stanley Park to the glorious beach at English Bay, we all love Vancouver. We'll use this inspiration to create artwork about the city we love and call home. Printmaking, sculpture, drawing, and painting will be used to create beautiful artwork of our beautiful home. Registration North Vancouver Community Arts Council 335 Lonsdale Ave, North Van, BC, V7M 2G3 604.988.6844 | programmes@nvartscouncil.ca www.nvartscouncil.ca -- July 6 to August 31, 2015 Free Waterfront Zumba at Canada Place Get fit and have fun at this outdoor, Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow dance party. No dance experience or partner required for this fun fitness class. Guaranteed to have you smiling! Mondays - starting July 6, 2015 to August 31, 2015 @ 5:30PM - 6:30PM *No class on August 3. Classes will be cancelled in the case of rain. North Point 999 Canada Place Vancouver, BC Free Admission For more information, please visit: https://www.canadaplace.ca -- July 7, 2015 Guided Bike Tour of Riverside Trails and Greenways 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM North Alouette Greenway, Bike through scenic countryside along the river; 10 to 15 kilometers on gravel trails. Registration required. All ages. Free Barcode 6154, 604-432-6359, programs.info@metrovancouver.org -- July 7 - August 24, 2015 Rebecca Grahamshoes by Rebecca Graham Walking on the Land Rebecca Graham is an artist and weaver who explores ways to be creative in connection with the land. Through artistic inspiration, Rebecca invites people to rediscover the abilities of their hands, the companionship of neighbours, and the creative potential in our landscape. North Vancouver City Hall, www.runnawick.com -- July 9 - 19, 2015 2015 Indian Summer Festival BUY TICKETS Indian Summer is an annual festival that celebrates arts, ideas and diversity that takes place in Downtown Vancouver every July. The next edition will be held July 9-19, 2015 with events throughout the Lower Mainland. The Indian Summer Festival features top performers, authors, practitioners, chefs and musicians across creative disciplines, including music, dance, literature, and film. Website https://indiansummerfest.ca/ -- July 9 to August 27, 2015 Free Waterfront Cinema at Canada Place Come out to the North Point every Thursday evening in July and August to watch a movie under the stars, featuring great Canadian talent! Bring a blanket or a lawn chair, then sit back and enjoy the show. Beverages and popcorn available for purchase onsite. *Movies will be cancelled in the case of rain and rescheduled for a date in September. This is a family-friendly event. No smoking or alcohol permitted. 2015 Movie schedule - Thursday evenings at.https://www.canadaplace.ca/ -- July 10, 2015 BC Lions vs Saskatchewan Roughriders Tickets are available through Ticketmaster at (604) 280-4400, or at the door. For more information visit www.bclions.com or call (604) 589-ROAR. -- July 10, 2015 Explore the Evening BURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK Find out why some animals are active at night. Meet at the Nature House, 4519 Piper Avenue off Winston Street. 7 – 8 pm. For all ages, Free -- July 10 - 12, 2015 Clearly Open Beach Volleyball Tournament Now in its 24th year, the Clearly Open Pro Beach Volleyball Tournament is a three day event run by Volleyball BC and features pro beach volleyball players from Canada, North America, and destinations worldwide. The Clearly.ca sponsored event takes place at famous Kits Beach and offers the largest pro beach volleyball purse in Canada with $15,000 in prize money. The event attracts over 20,000 spectators each year and offers activities for all ages including a youth volleyball tournament, prize giveaways, interactive crowd activities, and some of the best beach volleyball action in North America. https://clearlyopen.volleyballbc.org/ -- July 10 to August 21, 2015 Theatre Under the Stars presents Hairspray HAIRSPRAY The Giddy, Gutsy, Great-Big Broadway Sensation! Based upon the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters Book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan Music by Marc Shaiman Lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman Travel back to 1962 Baltimore, where the loveable plus-size heroine Tracy Turnblad has one plucky dream: to dance on the local TV program, The Corny Collins Show. When this dream comes true, and the larger-than-life adolescent is crowned Miss Hairspray. https://tuts.ca/ -- July 10 to September 5, 2015 Animal Farm Between a chicken's tea party, a cow's romance and a horse's laugh, 21 talented artists have highlighted the heart and life of farm animals. Come and enjoy the vast array of personalities on display in Animal Farm. CityScape Community Art Space, 335 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver. -- July 11, 2015 Butterfly Tea Party CAMPBELL VALLEY REGIONAL PARK Celebrate butterfly season in the wildlife garden, with tea, stories, crafts and butterfly enthusiasts. Allow one hour. Meet at the Nature House 20285 8th Avenue, South Valley park entrance. 1 – 4 pm. For all ages, Free -- July 11, 2015 Car Boot Sale 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Boundary Bay Regional Park You never know what you'll find at the every popular Car Boot Sale. $10/site for the sellers. Money raised goes towards projects in the park. Sponsored by the Boundary Bay Park Association. 604-943-1303 or 604-940-9296 -- July 11, 2015 RUSH Race and Urban Scavenger Hunt 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM All over Metro Vancouver (Start/Finish line – Terry Fox Plaza) Action. Adventure. Suspense. RUSH delivers it all – and the chance to win a trip around the world for one brave team of two! Hit the streets of Metro Vancouver on July 11th and find out what you’re made of. Make personal history. Register for RUSH 2015 today. To Register: Space is limited! For more info or to register, visit www.rushvancouver.ca, call the BC Lung Association at 604.731.5864 or email therush@bc.lung.ca. Registration is $25 per teammate until May 31st ($35 each after June 1st). Each team must commit to raising a minimum $300 on or before July 11th, 2015! -- July 11, 2015 Deja vu Vintage Market at Wellbrook Winery An exciting open-air market from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Come browse the market and find that one-of-a-kind home decor item you've been searching for. Sample the fine wines from Wellbrook Winery and stop by the food trucks for a delicious snack! The combination of talented local vendors and the turn-of-the century location make this a fun shopping experience! 4626 88th Street, Delta, https://www.dejavuvintagemarket.com -- July 11 - 12, 2015 Carnaval del Sol You are invited to one of the biggest Latin festivals in the Northwest. This year we are presenting for the first time the 'Sol y Playa Lounge', beer garden sponsored by Granville Brewing, featuring brands as Dos Equis, Cerveza Sol; Clos du Soleil for wine and Strongbow for cider. You will enjoy lots of exciting activities such as Waterball and Bouncy Castles for the Kids Plaza and soccer tournament. Come to the greatest dance stage and show off your Salsa, Bachata, Samba and Zumba moves. All for free! Dance, vibrant music, and delicious ethnic food guaranteed. Bring your friends, family and kids to Carnaval del Sol and experience Latin America. https://www.carnavaldelsol.ca/ -- July 12, 2015 Rocky Mountain Soap Women's Run & Walk The popular event was initially started in Canmore in order to create safe, fun and inclusive events for women, that inspire the pursuit of an active, healthy and environmentally responsible lifestyles. Additionally, building a community platform that offers knowledge and expertise of selected professionals, as well as supporting charitable organizations both culturally and financially. We thought is was time to expand our offering to another great running community - Vancouver! With beautiful tree canopies, sparkling water, mountain views, and pleasant temperatures, Vancouver is the ideal setting for many outdoor activities. https://www.rmswomensrun.com/vancouver-run.html -- July 15, 2015 Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix For one afternoon, Gastown's charming cobblestone streets are transformed into one of the fastest, best-loved & most challenging cycling race courses in North America. Since its inaugural year in 1973, the Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix (formerly known as the Tour de Gastown) has been among North America's most challenging & exhilarating cycling events. Many of the world's top male & female professional cyclists have taken part in this criterium race famous for its compact course, hairpin corners & spectacular upsets. https://www.globalrelayggp.org -- July 16, 2015 Giro di Burnaby Giro di Burnaby means 'Tour of Burnaby' in Italian and although not quite as large as the Giro d'Italia (the second largest and richest cycling race in the world) the Giro di Burnaby is just as exciting to the Burnaby community. A criterium is a race of several laps on a short circuit with the city streets closed to traffic. The high-speed cornering and sprinting in this event make it a favourite for spectators and provide an opportunity to get close to the action as racers reach speeds of up to 60 km/hour. https://girodiburnaby.com/ -- July 17, 2015 Anime Evolution Anime Evolution Anime Evolution is Vancouver's premier event celebrating Japanese animation, manja, gaming, and every kind of related fandom. Our featured activities include interactive panel discussions with industry guests, cultural demonstrations, video rooms, cosplay contests, an Anime Evolution's Video (AMV) contest, evening dances, creative workshops, and many more. Visit Website https://www.animeevolution.com/ -- July 17 - 19, 2015 The 38th Vancouver Folk Music Festival The 38th Vancouver Folk Music Festival presents the world’s finest traditional and contemporary folk, world and roots music artists in the urban seaside beauty of Jericho Beach Park. Adult weekend: $145.00 (Early Bird until June 15) 1-day tickets available, discounts for student, youth & elders. 12 years & under free with adult. To purchase go to www.thefestival.bc.ca -- July 17 - 19, 2015 Cascadia Master's Rowing Championships 2015 marks the 5th year presenting Cascadia Masters Championship, which is the must attend master's rowing event in the Northwest Pacific Region. Athletes travel from all over to compete at Burnaby Lake, one of the best competition venues in the world. https://www.sites.google.com/site/cascadiamasterschampionship/home -- July 18, 2015 Metro Vancouver Regional Parks celebrates Canada's Parks Day! Full nature program sampler menu at www.metrovancouver.org/parksday All programs are free of charge and for children and adults unless otherwise noted. Contact Email: festival.info@metrovancouver.org Bear Necessities and the Nature of Cliff Falls 10 am - 12 Noon Kanaka Creek Regional Park, Maple Ridge Ever wondered what to do in a bear encounter? Learn about typical bear behaviour, how to read the animal, and ways to minimize the chance of an encounter. Then go on a short nature hike in the Cliff Falls area where there?s a rich diversity of flora and fauna as well as fascinating geography. The hike includes several challenging hills and is not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers. Hosted by the Kanaka Education and Environmental Partnership Society (KEEPS). Registration not required. Meeting Location: Cliff Falls Picnic Area. Park in the Cliff Park parking lot at the end of 251 Street south of Dewdney Trunk Road. Follow the trail south past the playing fields and down into the gully. Meet on the other side of the first bridge. Map, accessibility and other info: https://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/parks-greenways-reserves/kanaka-creek-regional-park -- July 18, 2015 Wonderful Wetlands 10 am to 12:30 pm Minnekhada Regional Park, Coquitlam Celebrate the wonder of wetlands. Beavers, ducks and Sandhill Cranes use the marsh as a nursery, and so do dragonflies, salamander and frogs. Park interpreters will be on-hand to help you discover all the life you can find in just a little bucket of pond water. Hosted by Metro Vancouver. Registration not required. Meeting Location: Lower Marsh at Lodge Trail. Park at Quarry Road Entrance. Map, accessibility and other info: https://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/parks-greenways-reserves/minnekhada-regional-park -- July 18, 2015 Colony Farm Community Gardens 9 to 10:30 am Colony Farm Regional Park, Coquitlam Tour the 7-acre organic community garden. Learn how to grow great fruits and veggies and plant for wildlife. The gardens are a wonderful way to enjoy nature, see organic growing techniques in action and get ideas for home gardening. Tours begin at 9 am and 9:15 am. "Hot" Composting Demonstration from 10 to 10:30 am. Hosted by the Colony Farm Community Gardens Society. Registration not required. Meeting Location: Pagoda in the community gardens. Park in the South parking lot at the end of Colony Farm Road. Map, accessibility and other info: https://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/parks-greenways-reserves/colony-farm-regional-park -- July 18, 2015 Bird Monitoring and Banding Program 7:30 to 9:30 am Colony Farm Regional Park, Coquitlam Visit a banding station to learn about monitoring migratory birds and the importance of conservation efforts. Get up close to these amazing birds during a banding demonstration, learn about the various habitats they depend on and find out how you can help make a difference to ensure their long term survival. Hosted by the Vancouver Avian Research Centre (VARC). Registration is required. Registration: email info@birdvancouver.com Map, accessibility and other info: https://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/parks-greenways-reserves/colony-farm-regional-park -- July 18, 2015 Nature’s Rhythms and Inspirations CAMPBELL VALLEY REGIONAL PARK Stroll gardens, hear musicians, and take in the sights and sounds of birds, frogs, butterflies and dragonflies. Take part in crafts, poetry and activities. Meet at the Nature House, 20285 8th Avenue,Langley, South Valley park entrance. 1:30 – 4 pm For all ages, Free -- July 18 - 19, 2015 This summer, VIVA Vancouver is changing up their formerly weekly activities on Granville Street, and are compiling the participants into one, huge Granville Social festival on July 18-19! It will be very family-friendly, with lots of art to participate in, dance and music, and for hockey-keen families there will even be opportunities to play street hockey. Watch, play, mingle and meet - all in the street. The Granville Social is a participatory festival of local and international artists, musicians, athletes, artisans, DJ’s, community groups and businesses. Join in a celebration of the rich and diverse vibe of Vancouver and its surrounding communities. Participate in a street hockey game, dance lesson, skate board demo, or street art. Featured groups include Axe Capoeria, India Live Festival, VegFest, HeArt of Europe, Street hockey with Five Hole for Food, and much more! www.Vancouver.ca/vivagranvillesocial -- July 18 - 19, 2015 Surrey's Fusion Festival is truly the ultimate celebration of music, food & culture, bringing together many distinct cultural heritages represented by ethnic groups and service clubs within our community. Awarded Best Cultural Event in Canada, Surrey Fusion Festival features over 70 acts on four stages, and over 45 pavilions representing the music, food, tradition clothing and dance of many diverse national backgrounds. This FREE outdoor festival creates a celebration of international cooperation in the spirit of harmony. Holland Park, Surrey. https://www.surrey.ca/fusionfestival -- July 19, 2015 The British Columbia Hot Rod Association will be holding Hot Rod Sunday at Willowbrook Shopping Centre from 10am to 4pm on Sunday, July 19 on the northwest parking lot of the centre (near Toys R Us). There will be up to 200 hot rods, vintage, classic, and custom cars and trucks showcased at this free public event! Come check out the vehicles, plus enjoy an awards presentation, musical entertainment, 50/50 raffle, door prize draws, food and automotive-related vendor sales taking place all day! For more information, visit www.bchra.ca. -- July 19, 2015 Grand Prix of Art - Delta Delta's little gem, Ladner, sits quietly tucked off the south arm of the Fraser River only 20 minutes from Vancouver. First Settled in 1873, the historic Village of Ladner was once a place for farmers and fishermen to ship produce to urban markets. Many parts of the waterfront remain untouched and undeveloped, which lends itself as the perfect spot for artists and photographers to capture the character of this charming hidden secret. Hosted by Artists in the Village Society and the Corporation of Delta. Travellingbrush.com presents: Grand Prix of Art - Delta in the Historic Village of Ladner. Artists and photographers of all levels are invited to register to participate in the exciting event. https://artistsinthevillage.com -- July 19, 2015 1st annual Tea Sparrow Iced Tea Festival Tea Sparrow offers the chance to sample their members’ top-rated teas from their featured tea blenders from around the world - iced. All teas have been jury-approved for quality and taste and chosen specifically for this festival. Learn their unique scoring system and score the teas yourself. Teas will be available for purchase individually. Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, Vancouver, www.teasparrow.com/festival -- July 20 - 24, 2015 Summer Camp Art Classes for Kids Behind the Scenes 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Instructor: Andrea Unrau Learn about all the elements that go into staging a real theatre production. We will collaborate to design stories, characters, scripts, sets, props and costumes and then put it all together! Registration North Vancouver Community Arts Council 335 Lonsdale Ave, North Van, BC, V7M 2G3 604.988.6844 | programmes@nvartscouncil.ca www.nvartscouncil.ca -- July 23 - 26, 2015 3rd Annual Craft Council of British Columbia and Circle Craft Co-op Summer Market Circle Craft and the Craft Council of BC are pleased to announce their third annual Summer Craft Market! July 23-26 2015. Join us at Jack Poole Plaza (next to the Olympic Cauldron) where artisans from throughout BC will be showcasing their handmade work – ranging from wood, glass, jewellery, leather, fine art, and ceramics. You will also find home décor and clever functional items you will not be able to live without. A great market for gifts or to treat yourself. Admission is FREE! We look forward to seeing you there! For more information, please visit https://www.circlecraft.net/content/2015-summer-market. -- July 24, 2015 BC Lions vs Montreal Alouettes Tickets are available through Ticketmaster at (604) 280-4400, or at the door. For more information visit www.bclions.com or call (604) 589-ROAR. -- July 25 - 26, 2015 The Vancouver Pro Show & Expo is a bodybuilding and fitness festival being held on July 25th and 26th downtown Vancouver. This event will showcase over 60,000 sq. ft. of exhibitors and stage performances consisting of the top IFBB (International Federation of Bodybuilding) Professionals competing in the following events over the course of the two days. For more information, please visit https://www.vancouverproshow.com/ -- July 25 - 26, 2015 Caribbean Days Festival The festival kicks off with a multicultural street parade followed by stage performances each day, presented by diverse multi-ethnic groups but with an overall Caribbean theme. This festival reflects the multicultural and diverse origins of Caribbean culture. Attractions include cultural artifacts, handmade artisanal goods and merchandise for sale as well as the stage performances of music and dance Waterfront Park, 200 W Esplanade, North Vancouver, https://www.caribbeandays.ca -- July 25 to August 1, 2015 Honda Celebration of Light VANCOUVER SHINES BRIGHT ON THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HONDA CELEBRATION OF LIGHT The Honda Celebration of Light kicks off Saturday, July 25th with the return of Team China – the modern birthplace of fireworks. We are pleased to welcome Team Brazil on Wednesday, July 29th – with Rio 2016 just around the corner, we expect quite a show. Rounding out the event is repeat winner and home favourite, Team Canada on August 1st. https://www.hondacelebrationoflight.com/ -- July 25, 2015 Picnic in the Park. Come down and meet new friends at Vancouver Pride’s Picnic in the Park. Directly following the Pride Run & Walk, there will be family-friendly games like the tug-of-war and drag race, as well as a volleyball tournament hosted by Out in Sports. Enjoy music spun by local DJs and visit our Pride Sports Bar. Doggy Daycare will be by donation. Brockton Oval is an accessible space and shade tents will be provided to help beat the sun. https://www.vancouverpride.ca/ -- July 25, 2015 Pirate Skills 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Burnaby Lake Regional Park Use maps, follow compass directions and other skills to find treasure. Come dressed as a pirate! Ages 8 to 11. $10/child Barcode 6195, 604-432-6359, programs.info@metrovancouver.org -- July 25, 2015 Learn to Fish, a Fraser River Experience 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Derby Reach Regional Park Learn about fish and fishing techniques along the banks of the Fraser River. Equipment provided. Ages 7 to 15, with accompanying adult. Suggested donation of $5/child. Offered in partnership with the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC. 1-604-504-4716,visit.fraservalley@gofishbc.com -- July 25, 2015 Boundary Bay Air Show An annual air show, with pilots full of energy and excitement, continues to draw people. As one of Delta's most popular events, it is one of the last free admission air shows and now attracts over 15000 guests. Families enjoy exhilarating air performances and static aircraft displays, as well as children's activities, refreshments, a diverse range of amazing food options and much more throughout the day. https://www.czbb.com/news-and-events/airshow-2015 -- July 26, 2015 Jog for the Bog Sunday July 26, 2015 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Come and enjoy the wonderful bog environment with a 10K or 5K run/jog around the beautiful Delta Nature Reserve. Early bird prices (until June 5): 5 K Walk/Run; $40 10K Run $45 After June 5: 5 K Walk/Run $45; 10K Run $50 Price includes pancake breakfast. Moisture wicking T-Shirt not guaranteed after early-bird deadline. Your registration payment goes towards saving Burns Bog and maintaining the Delta Nature Reserve. Gerard Cowan, 604-572-0373, communications@burnsbog.org -- July 26, 2015 The Nova Metis Heritage Association is hosting a Metis Youth and Family Cultural Gathering on July 26th, 2015 at Bear Creek Park! From 11 am to 4 pm there will be a variety of activities such as a Metis beading table, and a large set-up of organized sports games such as ball hockey, soccer, and volleyball and much more! Cultural presentations from local Metis Jiggers and Fiddlers will be happening around 1 pm, which will be accompanied by a free lunch! Raffle tickets can be purchased to win a variety of prizes, and every youth participant will go home with a gift bag. Come down on July 26 to support Metis heritage! RSVP to Marley at marley.krilow@hotmail.com. Like us on facebook: Nova Metis Youth. https://www.facebook.com/novametisyouth -- July 26, 2015 Hungry Plants: The Fascinating World of Carnivorous Plants Investigate 3 species of carnivorous plants and learn how they entice and catch their prey. Sort through a pitcher plant?s lunch, dare to escape the flytrap challenge and more. VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC Times: 10:30 am - 12 noon or 1:30 - 3:00 pm Cost: VanDusen Member: $15/Non-Member: $25 per family email: familyprograms@vandusen.org phone: 604-718-5898 www.vandusengarden.org -- July 27 - 31, 2015 Summer Camp Art Classes for Kids Fanciful Frolics 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Instructor: Jeri Sue Engen Draw and sculpt your favorite imaginary creatures including dragons, merfolk and whatever else your imagination dreams up. In this art class inspired by all things make believe, we will also create magical castles and landscape paintings of imaginary places. Registration North Vancouver Community Arts Council 335 Lonsdale Ave, North Van, BC, V7M 2G3 604.988.6844 | programmes@nvartscouncil.ca www.nvartscouncil.ca -- July 28 to September 27, 2015 Food Cart Fest Vancouver This event is a gathering of over 20 of the city's top Food Carts presented by Vancity, Arrival and The Streetfood Vancouver Society. Join us every Sunday in the Summer at the Olympic Village for food, fun, and sun complemented by community markets, live music, DJs, craft food vendors, kids activities, ping pong, urban gardening, and more. Always free to Vancity and Car2go members, this year is also free with a non-perishable food donation to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society. https://www.foodcartfest.com -- July 31 to August 9, 2015 The Harmony Arts Festival presented by Odlum Brown Limited July 31 - August 9, 2015 For more than two decades the Harmony Arts Festival in West Vancouver has been one of the North Shore's best loved community events. The Festival draws crowds from all over the Lower Mainland to celebrate a harmonious balance of visual, culinary, and performing arts on the spectacular West Vancouver waterfront. Website https://www.harmonyarts.ca/ -- Ongoing until August 31, 2015 Vancouver Foodie Tours presents World’s Best Food Truck Tour 5 courses, 7 tastings, 9 stories, 2 hours of tantalizing fun. Gourmet hot dogs that'll have you panting and drooling for more. Canada Top Chef's favorite Vancouver food cart, achingly fresh seafood plucked from our waters, and chocolate chili cookies are just some of the things that will go down on this tour. Get ready to experience Vancouver street food like never before. All tastings included. Tour Information Duration: 2 hours https://foodietours.ca/tour/worlds-best-food-truck-tour/ -- Ongoing until September 20, 2015 Playland at the PNE It's Playland season! Bring your friends and family out for a full day of fun, featuring over 30 thrilling rides and attractions! Playland also features Kids Playce, a special area for children aged 2-10. Make sure you're prepared by purchasing a PlayPass online or at retailers*, and save up to $5 compared to purchasing at the gate. A Playland PlayPass gives you access to over 30 rides and attractions, including our new extreme thrill ride, The Beast! Plus Crazy Beach Party will be back in a new location! https://www.pne.ca/playland/index.html -- Ongoing until September 25, 2015 Stop by Shipbuilders' Square for the Shipyards Night Market on Friday Nights for great food, art, music, entertainment and shopping. The festivities in the Square kick off at 5pm on Friday nights. On the Shipbuilders' Stage there is live music until 10pm, showcasing talent from all over BC. The Friday Night Market also includes a Beer Garden, with local beer, organic Betty's Vodka Iced Tea, and your favourite wines and ciders. https://www.northshoregreenmarkets.com/ -- Ongoing unitl September 27, 2015 International Summer Night Market The ISNM presents multiple types of attractions suitable for all ages. There will be a kid's play zone, and a main centre stage for nightly entertainment, as well as delicious food and booths filled with unique merchandise. Open weekly on Fridays & Saturday, Sundays and holiday Mondays. Free admission. Each night, more then 20,000 people visit the International Summer Night Market! So come out and enjoy your summer at The Summer Night Market. https://www.summernightmarket.com -- Ongoing until October 10, 2015 Vancouver Police Museum presents Sins of the City - Red Light Rendezvous This brand new 2-hour walking tour explores the history of Vancouver's sex trade. Leave your heels at home for this stroll through the history of the oldest profession in our city's oldest neighbourhood. Wander the streets in the footsteps of the earliest madams, and follow the trail of kinky, dirty secrets laid down by more than a century of paid sex in Vancouver. https://vancouverpolicemuseum.ca/sins-of-the-city/ -- Ongoing until October 11, 2015 Richmond Night Market 2015 The market provides Metro Vancouverites with a North American take on the massive street markets found in Asian cities featuring merchandise booths,food vendors serving Asian street food and desserts and diverse family-friendly entertainment. The night market has become an annual tradition and one of the flagship spring/summertime events of the region. https://www.richmondnightmarket.com/ -- Ongoing until October 13, 2015 Movies in the Morgue at the Vancouver Police Museum Tuesday. Lowly little Tuesday. Too early in the week to be loved, not early enough to be dreaded, Tuesday can be a little slow for all of us. What makes Tuesday better, though? Movies! And what can make movies even better? Watching them in the morgue, of course! The Vancouver Police Museum is proud to present Movies in the Morgue, a monthly series of film screenings held right here at the old Vancouver city morgue. Come join us on the second Tuesday of each month for a gritty drama, a classic comedy or a heart-pounding action film, all while surrounded by the ghosts and gadgets of Vancouver’s past. Recurring monthly on the 2nd Tuesday, https://vancouverpolicemuseum.ca/movies-in-the-morgue/ -- Ongoing until October 16, 2015 Vancouver Police Museum presents Sins of the City - Sins of the City - Vice, Dice, and Opium Pipes Experience the world of a cop in the 1920s when Vancouver was a seething hub of sex, drugs, booze and organized crime. Your 90-minute walking tour takes you through the streets and alleys of Chinatown on the lookout for brothels, bootlegging joints, gambling houses and opium dens. This is a must-see tour for anyone looking for the edgier side of this great city! https://vancouverpolicemuseum.ca/sins-of-the-city/ -- Ongoing until October 17, 2015 Walking Tours of Historic Neighbourhoods and Architectural Styles Vancouver Heritage Foundation Location - various within Vancouver Select Fridays at 10am and Select Saturdays at 12pm May 8th through October 17th Vancouver Heritage Foundation invites you to join one of our experienced guides for a walk through Vancouver's historic neighbourhoods and unique architecture. Civic Historian John Atkin will lead a series of walks exploring the diverse neighbourhoods across the city. https://www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org/take-a-tour/walking-tours/ -- Ongoing until October 30, 2015 Off the Eaten Track presents Main Street Hidden Gems Culinary Tour Main Street Hidden Gems Culinary Tour Main Street may be one of the oldest neighbourhoods in the city but it is home to some of the youngest and hippest locals. Packed full of designer boutiques, funky thrift shops, and quirky restaurants, Vancouverites know that Main is the street to find the city's best culinary hidden gems. https://offtheeatentracktours.ca -- Ongoing until October 30, 2015 Off the Eaten Track presents Main Street Hidden Gems Culinary Tour Main Street Hidden Gems Culinary Tour Main Street may be one of the oldest neighbourhoods in the city but it is home to some of the youngest and hippest locals. Packed full of designer boutiques, funky thrift shops, and quirky restaurants, Vancouverites know that Main is the street to find the city's best culinary hidden gems. Let us show you five of the very best spots we guarantee you wouldn't find on your own! Visit Website https://offtheeatentracktours.ca/ -- Ongoing until January 3, 2016 DTES Street Market - Vancouver A great flea market in the heart of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. Operating for almost 5 years at Pigeon Park, our event has over 150 vendors and thousands of customers every Sunday. The market vendors are all from the low income population of the DTES, and display found items and local arts and crafts in a garage sale type atmosphere. Weekly on Sunday January 11, 2015 to Sunday January 3, 2016; 300 Carrall Street, 778-323-5415, https://dtesstmkt.blogspot.ca -- Ongoing Kid's Meditation, Sundays 10-11:15 am All parents wish for their children to be happy. In an uncertain and busy world, children and parents need a place to go together to learn how to develop harmony, confidence and methods to help calm our minds and strengthen our families. The Kid?s Meditation Class is designed for children ages 4 to 11. We learn about giving, sharing and loving everyone. Activities include a spiritual topic, story time and arts and crafts. Classes are taught by experienced Dharma practitioners. Parents are welcome to stay with the children or enjoy Prayers for World Peace being offered in the adjacent meditation room. There is no charge for this class. Donations are accepted but not expected. Kadampa Meditation Centre Vancouver, https://kmcvancouver.org/ -- August 5, 2015 Explore the Evening BURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK Find out why some animals are active at night. Meet at the Nature House, 4519 Piper Avenue off Winston Street. 7 – 8 pm For all ages, Free. -- August 10 - 14, 2015 Summer Camp Art Classes for Kids Mind-Blowing Mobiles 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Instructor: Natalie Moor Explore geometry, colour and function in this fun filled camp that will take your art making to new level of interactivity. From Kandinsky to Rothko we will explore colour, the magic of shapes, and majestry of motion ! Prepare to get crafty as we build mobiles, kites and other delights! Registration North Vancouver Community Arts Council 335 Lonsdale Ave, North Van, BC, V7M 2G3 604.988.6844 | programmes@nvartscouncil.ca www.nvartscouncil.ca -- August 17 - 21, 2015 Summer Camp Art Classes for Kids Printmaking 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Instructor: Maryan Cerina Using nature as inspiration, children will explore a variety of printmaking techniques, such as organic plant prints, lift prints, glue-line/string prints, rolling pin prints and prints made from clay relief stamps. Nature Explorations Registration North Vancouver Community Arts Council 335 Lonsdale Ave, North Van, BC, V7M 2G3 604.988.6844 | programmes@nvartscouncil.ca www.nvartscouncil.ca -- August 23, 2015 Living Fossils. Journey back in time. Find living examples of ancient plants in the garden. Examine your finds more closely under a microscope, and make a cast preserving an ancient plant. VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC Times: 10:30 am - 12 noon or 1:30 - 3:00 pm Cost: VanDusen Member: $15/Non-Member: $25 perfamily email: familyprograms@vandusen.org phone: 604-718-5898 www.vandusengarden.org -- August 29, 2015 Horse Council is thrilled to bring HCBC Horse Day to The Fair at the PNE! Horse Day will be a fun-filled family event that will give you the chance to see what horses have to offer. Watch our exciting Extravaganza riding demos, say hi to all the horses, and find out how you can get started in riding. Already an avid equestrian? Bring your friends and family down to the Agrodome and show them exactly why horses are so awesome! This event is free, but you will need to purchase PNE gate passes. https://www.hcbc.ca/Horse-Day.html -- October 6, 2015 Canada's largest international university and student travel expo is back! Meet with top-ranked universities from around the world to find out more about studying abroad for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, certificate or diploma. Learn about admission requirements, scholarships, program options and exciting destinations. Visit the Travel Zone for Gap Year options, volunteering, internships, language travel and work abroad. FREE ADMISSION and free seminars held throughout the day. Check out our website www.studyandgoabroad.com for more information. |
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